First-Person Singular: Why Schools Must Teach About Racism

Growing up, I attended a small, private Catholic school in Camden, New Jersey. Although the school was different from the local public schools, what I did find to be similar was what was taught about history. Private school kids and public school kids always compared their experiences and the things they learned. I realized quickly that the history I learned wasn’t different from what my public school friends were learning.

This content originally appeared on The Progressive — A voice for peace, social justice, and the common good and was authored by Rann Miller.