captures the continued struggle by the minority Black community to provide better education for their children:
"An Ohio mother of two was sentenced to 10 days in jail and placed on three years probation after sending her kids to a school district in which they did not live."
To add salt to injure, she is given an added punishment:
”Because of the felony conviction, you will not be allowed to get your teaching degree under Ohio law as it stands today,” the judge said. ”The court’s taking into consideration that is also a punishment that you will have to serve.”
The ridiculousness of the crime aside, the fact that the mother had to take such drastic measures speaks volumes for her personal struggle as a member of a race who aspires for the same opportunities for her children as her mainstream White counterparts. In 21st century America, where the current mood of things appears to be more inclusive and tolerant of diversity, and in a land that continues to pride for its equal opportunities for all irrespective of race, colour and creed, one is left to wander why politics of association continues to show its ugly face. Does it still matter whether you are Black or White? Obviously it does!
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