Re: [LM_NET] African American Students

[Terry Darr <darrtk@YAHOO.COM>]

Interesting--I've been thinking about this issue a lot
lately.  I am working in a school that is 95% African
American male, mentally disturbed and academically
challenged.  I am a Caucasian middle aged female.

Our collection is very heavy on Black history issues
and important African Americans.  While I understand
the cultural importance of making sure they understand
their history and culture, I am concerned about the
insular nature of it all.   

The vast majority of these boys live their lives
within a 3 block radius of their homes and have little
or no information about other cultures, areas or
situations.  So my goal is to expand their vision a
bit in my collection development and planning for next
year.
Terry Darr
--- Renee Prince <reneem_lms@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> For those of you who are in a library, how are you
> meeting the needs of the African American students
> in your school?
>    
>    
>    
>   Renee M. Prince
>   Library Media Student  1st Year
>   Jasper, Alabama
>   reneem_lms@yahoo.com
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