School Closed FOR GOOD!
In education, the United States ranks 17th out of 50 countries. That is a sad number for a country that claims leadership in so many other areas. It seems that education is not the top priority. It is proof that many are not concerned with problems that do not affect the majority. For instance, it is mostly inner-city neighborhoods in various urban centers across the United States that are being affected by the growing number of school closings. The parents and leaders of those communities are concerned because it will not only cause inconvenience for a disproportionate number of African American parents, but it will also be dangerous for the children who will have to attend other schools in other neighborhoods. Why is this such a bad thing? Well, there are rival crews and gangs in those other neighborhoods. This may sound silly but it is the sad reality. What are the choices for African American students growing up in this ty...
