Lecia J.

Brooks

Let’s uncover implicit bias—together.

Stories from the past, like those of Freedom Summer, serve to remind us that change happens when everyday people create it.

This week, another barrier to women’s equality fell. The tony Augusta National Golf Club, home to the Masters Tournament, extended membership to two women, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore. Club Chairman Billy Payne declared it “a joyous occasion,” yet I don’t feel the urge to jump for joy.

Over 3,000 schools across the country challenged social boundaries on national Mix It Up at Lunch Day last November. Some schools took it to the next level by actively embracing respect and inclusiveness as core values of their school communities.

Teaching Tolerance director Lecia J. Brooks reflects on the still segregated nature of our public schools.