Let black kids strive in their unique style The first item on the agenda is restoring credibility. It is also why black politicians who oppose vouchers are out of step with their constituencies. Segregation per se is no longer the sin that most infuriates black parents about public schools. It is lack of interest.
Many black parents ignore the racial makeup of schools they like.
In Wilmington, parochial elementary schools are almost entirely filled with black and Latino kids. Their parents, mostly blue-collar workers, sacrifice to send children to schools where discipline is tough and expectations are high. They take it as an indication that those schools don't give a damn about their kids. Black kids seldom see themselves reflected respectfully other than in sports, entertainment and during Black History Month. Black kids identify more with the Williams sisters.