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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think this is one of those issues that we won't agree about. Personally, the fact that they single out one, poor student in DC that accomplished what he should have as a motivated and intelligent student. Why not highlight many DC student accomplishments? I believe the way it's being portrayed suggests that he shouldn't have been able to achieve what he did because of his color, single Mom, etc. As though people expect him & his peers to fail but he succeeded! It seems patronizing and thinly-veiled racism. [/quote]

Ok, please pay attention:  Many people DO believe that Avery should not have been able to achieve what he did because of his color, single-parent family, etc.  Many people DO expect kids like him to fail.  This viewpoint is indeed patronizing and it's BLATANT racism.  Exhibit A:  The comment up-thread that suggests that Avery took the seat of 5 more-deserving white kids.  That statement alone is racism in it's purest form.

Why not highlight "many" DC students' accomplishments?  How many poor kids (Ward 8 resident) from single-parent homes do you know who were admitted to 5 Ivy League schools this year?  With high board scores and a 4.3 GPA (with an IB diploma to boot)?  From a high poverty, Title I school (61% FARMs)?  If it's more that 0, please contact the media immediately because I'm sure they'll be happy to do a story on those legions of students as well.[/quote]

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