Why Black girls are targeted for punishment at school -- and how to change that | Monique W. Morris

[@DjShepard]

Do their actions have anything to do with it? Or are they perfect angels and the worlds just racist and out to get them?

[@mariatelos]

Where I'm from, the toxic ones will accuse others of smoking weed through mumble rap when they're the ones high as a kite.

[@arekingi]

I had the same thought right after this woman told her story about how she assaulted her classmate for not apologising for stepping in her shoe 🤔

[@vKaran12]

Probably both. Actions & racism. The issue of actions of individuals matter, and societal racism also matters a lot.

[@DjShepard]

vKaran12 you think there’s an influx of societal racism in the US?

[@DjShepard]

vKaran12 I don’t even want to get into that. How would societal racism effect black girls in school?

[@arekingi]

When did Technology, Entertainment and Design become all about Race, Gender and Sexuality? 😧

[@smoothfrequency558]

I agree it belongs on a different platforms.. One that can provide resolve.

[@hefresh2def]

When it became more than about white male-think 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@elathan4542]

Technology, EDUCATION, design. Refer to caps to answer your question. It's not "entertainment".

[@arekingi]

@@elathan4542 although education makes 10x more sense, both this videos description, and TEDs very own website TED.com, show it as entertainment 🤔

[@Swervee9]

@@elathan4542 LoL...wrong.

[@DreamGyrl360]

When I was in school, our white friends could wear a skirt and it'd be no problem, but let a black friend wear the skirt, and she'd have to go to the office because it was suddenly "too short". Body shapes NOTWITHSTANDING -- -- you CANT DO THAT. If that skirt is supposed to be a problem, then it should be a problem UNIVERSALLY at that school, regardless of "skinny", "Fat", "slim", "thick", WHATEVER. It's THIS kind of stuff that she's talking about. Raluca, a white feminist activist from my high school, could stand up and yell at our teachers about how wrong they were, and shame them, while when a black student did it, she was sometimes yelled BACK at, or sent to the office for disruption. But Raluca (Russian born American Raised) was HEARD .*eye roll*

[@smoothfrequency558]

Where can girls be black? I dont like this question. Where can girls be protected is the question. She is black everywhere she goes.

[@Swervee9]

Well said

[@smoothfrequency558]

@@Swervee9 Ive been thinking 💡 I wonder if she meant something different and it came out all wrong. 😕

[@Swervee9]

@@smoothfrequency558 I would hope so, but I doubt it. She is a "social justice scholar" who is the President of the National black girl Injustice Institute. She gave a prepared speech on a large forum. She knows what she's doing and saying. She also gave examples of how girls can't be black after she said that. I do appreciate your hope that she is better than that statement. I just see someone with an agenda instead of someone that wants to start an honest conversation.

[@wisdom9091]

@@Swervee9 where can be boys if not even boy scouts. Or our own work place with women weren't wanted there anyway now have to matter to their comforts . When get in trouble more something's wrong with boys. Yet her movement is black will be black girls. .and stuff they been doing they say is completely new. Like metoo. Plenty examples why shouldn't believe a word said by feminist

[@hannahkitts]

I think "safely" is implied there

[@maryazaki255]

Counseling at the right time in your life can make a big difference. That’s what inspire to do everyday, to inspire people by the example and solving their problems.

[@Mistoiny403]

From some of these comments I see we have a long way to go towards understanding this issue.

[@quinnalex9596]

To be clear, Morris is not claiming that black girls’ actions should not be addressed. But she IS saying that they are disproportionately punished, due to age compression and presupposed views of minority students. Some of you are saying that this is just identity politics or not holding girls responsible, but they are a product of this system. These students are not automatically volatile, they are made spiteful by continued maladaptive punishments, which we need to fix (as Morris outlines).

[@zionelle1641]

THANK YOU MY GOD! It’s like people are deliberately missing the point or not watching, listening, or understanding the video.

[@tonycosta3336]

This doesn't help the issue this creates a major racial divide

[@fionafiona1146]

No, it shows that the current divide is selve perpetuating and names steps towards needing no steps.

[@tonycosta3336]

@@alicearboreta4021 what's the issue? All this girl is saying is that black girls get suspended more than other races, which mean that African American girls are suspended more because African American girls are creating the most trouble

[@bethanyblattman2939]

Jozmy Costa that’s patently untrue. White girls and white boys get to come back to the classroom the next day after a fight. Black children get sent home. A “safety risk”. And she’s not creating a racial divide-the divide exists and she’s pointing to it and calling it a divide. Want proof? Go visit a high school for a week. Or read stories of black and white students making trouble in schools and see how white children have their yearbook photo with a headline highlighting their “mistake” and black children have an angry faced photo and their actions are labeled as dispositional, a categorical failure to give them the same chance at redemption (and fair education) that we give white kids.

[@lvnlyfegldn]

How? Because people are threatened by black women and girls being vocal about this abuse? Would you be more comfortable if we were silent? If so, this is way over your head.

[@SupportiveHusky]

Everyone gets targeted, uts not a race thing or a sex thing.

[@Hannah-om3bk]

Cat omelia Your strong desire to remain color blind is the reason why equality can never be reached. People of color suffer from injustice- you can choose to ignore the cold hard truth, or you can acknowledge it and help bring equality into this world. Please use your fucking brain.

[@blowitoutyourcunt7675]

LOL, way to miss the point!

[@corvid0]

Some art targeted more

[@la-nekabrown6825]

No Aiden. It's better to ask a question and allow people to help you gain a better understanding than to make an uninformed statement and potentially given people the wrong impression of your humanity. Have you asked a black woman about her experience or do you believe that your perception is everyone's reality?

[@YungFudd1776]

As a culture, we can all agree that bullying and sexual assault are wrong! If there is an issue, we need to go through the proper means to draw attention to the specific instance.

[@wisdom9091]

You abuse you lose is only on males. No matter we need exclusively boys not lash out at girls

[@kyraocity]

6:50 we should not be pushing them away, we should be bringing them in closer

[@jlivb]

Kyra Gaunt Ph.D. Starts with the whole environment of the school and community

[@emmiewilliams4155]

I'm black and it didn't include being loud or fighting. I believe how you act is how you're treated.

[@wisdom9091]

So what boys who throw girls to ground because of her taughting. Why black girls will be black girls and escuse. How come when boys and get in trouble more something's wrong with men

[@KlimovArtem1]

"how you act is how you're treated" - 👍

[@EniotProductions]

@@wisdom9091 What are you even trying to say???

[@enfpchick]

How you're STEREOTYPED is how you're treated. There I fixed it for you

[@mommyevolve1378]

When a girl doesn't feel safe they fight, resist, shut down, Etc

[@hannahkassa6319]

What a phenomenal presetation Ms. Monique! It is very said that we have to talk about this in the 21st Century, but it sure is very relevant. May the kind of school you gave as an example in Ohio be multiplied a million times more to turn around the trend in a positive way for our young girls, who are the future of their generations.

[@specialuninvitedguest1498]

Honestly _"Where can we be black if we can't be black in Africa?"_ made me laugh. BUT actually, it is a very good question!

[@specialuninvitedguest1498]

@Bobon Meiknob Neither are you; black is a colour. Since when started colours to speak and tell human what to do and what not? 🤣 (lol) Why don't you mind your business!?

[@specialuninvitedguest1498]

@Bobon Meiknob Who said that I was "screaming"? Since whe do comments actually "scream"?? 🤣🤣🤣 Wow, you must hate white ppl in general. I bet it already offends you when a white person only exists, breathes.. how sad.

[@lizd3548]

It’s difficult to be black in many African countries because the women are clearing the shelves of whitening creams. All the ads are of light skin females. Visit and you’ll see

[@meganf7087]

@@lizd3548 I wonder why they would do that? 🤔 it’s not like black women are shamed and called ugly for having darker skin.

[@nathancraig4710]

I’m white, so I don’t have a full understanding, but coming as a high school student she is missing so much. The school system is so obviously geared against lower income families, but it’s just that. Lower income families. Black girls (sadly) just happen to be almost exclusively in that demographic due to the echos of racism. I appreciate her passion and sticking up for them, but this is not just a black girl problem, it’s much bigger

[@wisdom9091]

So what boys get statistically pushed more what's going on with men when it's girls it's discrimination. We only they would not tried sympathize with with a boy throwing a girl to ground because not taughting . .that that the can't lash out at girls is we we need lash out at girls .

[@kyraocity]

7:00 Education is freedom work!

[@TheAnubite]

Does the disciple-data set account/control for behavior? Or is it all about which racial class the perpetrators belonged to?

[@smileyface702]

The like to dislike ratio on this video is disheartening.

[@Swervee9]

Why?

[@Swervee9]

....still waiting for your answer.

[@vagabaassassina3461]

@@Swervee9 Because people ignore that some people go through struggles they dln't go through. I'm not black, so I cant really talk about being black, but I'm gay and my catholical 70 yo grandma disowned me when I came out. Just a few weeks ego we started to talk to each other again. I bet this is something yo may not go through if you're straight... but most LGBT people do... It's disheartening that people are so cold and don't care about social problems... this way we will never reach equality

[@Swervee9]

@@vagabaassassina3461 we're all dealt our hand that we have to play. I'm poor, but also short and bald. I dont see anyone talking about the disadvantages of being short or bald or any of the other thousands of disadvantages that a person can have. We pick a handful of disadvantages and talk about them till nauseam. Want everyone to stop treating you differently? Stop whining about your differences. Another thing, you can empathize with a group and talk about that group without being in that group. I can talk about what it must be like to be gay without being gay. It happens to white people all the time. I've never heard a black person corrected when they tell white people how easy it is for them in this country.

[@alwaysbejoyful503]

Ben Briggs I’m glad the dislikes are so high. Identity politics at its worst. Smh

[@SillySatire]

How about a safe space and protection for the victims of the violence. Not racist special treatment for the perpetrators. A fair and equitable society can only exist with the rule of law and acceptable standards of behaviour.

[@wisdom9091]

Yes we can't allow boys lash violently at girls. Why boys will boys a problem when black girls while black girls. How when men get into trouble more something's wrong with boys. If girls mature faster than boys then shouldn't the responsibility of men actually be girls and boys warned about exploitive young girls trying to take advantage of them

[@alanalin129425]

Yayy Ms Morris!!! Love ur book Pushout!

[@wisdom9091]

If girls mature faster than boys .then shouldn't the responsibility of boys actually fall on girls and boys warned about exploitive young girls to taking advantage of them. Why Black will be black girls an escuse black girl behavior

[@duchess9152]

Why when racism comes up ppl want quickly say “that’s not the issue” how would you know when u don’t look like us ? You have no idea not a clue .

[@EniotProductions]

That's the most racist thing you could have said there. My skin color doesn't make me unable to see the world for what it is and therefore also not unable to see rasicm where it happens. It also doesn't make me unable to emphasise with someone with another skincolor which you're implieng.

[@andrewworth7574]

What's wrong with how you look??

[@duchess9152]

Jack D'Ripa Tell me . How did i come off as angry in my comment ?

[@duchess9152]

Eniot so you feel as if my comment was towards you ? I have no idea who you are and i don’t know anything about you . Yet you are so offended . Why ? Lol

[@duchess9152]

andrew worth nothing at all . I’m blessed

[@crownedwithfaith]

This gave my goosebumps. Absolutely wonderful!

[@goldensheeagle]

Excellent Presentation. I am excited about watching the Push Out documentary with my 12 yr old Duaghter!

[@richardw1634]

It's honestly worrisome that this video has so many dislikes. She provides a comprehensive argument backed up by evidence and background information, yet so many people are against her. Whether or not you agree with her solution, the social injustice black girl face is real. Those dislikes just shows how resistant we are toward social reform when it comes to race relations.

[@wisdom9091]

Can simpathize with a boy who throws a girl to ground because her taughting. why is black girls will be black girls and escuse? How come when boys or men get in trouble more it's something wrong with boys

[@richardw1634]

@@wisdom9091 ?? Organize your grammar, dude.

[@mythicalmelodies276]

You're so right. It's enraging to me that so many people are calling this identity politics when this is a real issue black girls face.

[@TamiaBaie]

In 4th grade a Latina scratched and made me bleed for no reason at all so I slapped her though I was the punished one not the Latina the next day they promised they would talk to her they never did

[@jlivb]

Tåmīå. Båđđīė how were you punished

[@aanchal-annaleedeprince5525]

That was a discriminatory action

[@saarah07]

Yes! More counselors and less police officers.

[@MariahBunni]

Why does this video have so many dislikes? There is nothing that the speaker said is bad or harmful. The issue of black girls in school is real. Black girls and black women are one of the most misunderstood and underrepresented groups in America.

[@ceresrose8918]

What should we do with students who are being violent/ disruptive, and listening isn’t working. These children need help, not punishment, but how can we do this

[@madt6895]

I don't understand why there are more dislikes on this video than likes. This all seems like very good, positive stuff to me; human courtesy and fellowship that should be spread more rather than discouraged.

[@cvlogs6572]

It’s one, simple word....equality. Why is it so hard to accomplish?

[@wisdom9091]

Would we sympathize with a boy who throws a girl to the Ground. Because of taughting. And how come something most be wrong with men when get overly punished. And if girls mature faster then boys then boys so shouldn't the responsibility of men be actually be on girls . And boys warned about exploitive young girls. Boys can't be boys but black girls can be black girls

[@dipperdandy]

Because the rich who runs things want it this way. We're too busy fighting each other to notice them robbing us blind. Tale as old as time.

[@StenioSilvaBorges-sj8py]

Wow, I feel so sorry for you; There is nothing I can say that can comfort you, you are an example for all women, and you are also an example for me. What you are doing is very important to make things easier, with more justice, love, equality, equity for other black women; for other women, and also directly or indirectly for us men.

[@lsabael0.281]

1.4k thumbs down smh. As a brown girl I was always picked on by teachers for talking. But my Caucasian counterparts talking just as much as me sit in silence and watch the teacher reprimand me.

[@Swervee9]

How old are you now? Still carrying this baggage for what 30 years? Let it go, those mean, racist teachers can't ask you to stop being disruptive anymore.

[@oh.hey.2045]

+Ben Briggs still doesn't make since that they spoiled do that

[@aanchal-annaleedeprince5525]

Thank you yes that needs to be the center pf every school syster.

[@latoyawinfield8674]

I think I had experienced and witnessed this sort of thing many years ago while I was going to school, but I didn't know it. It seem to happened to both Boys and Girls of color.

[@Conflictedhots]

What is presented here is a band-aid. The focus here is on schools but they are not the core problem. Of course we should strive for improvement in our schools and fair mindedness in our educators . My issue here is that nothing is said about attempting to improve what is really hurting these girls and what they are missing in their lives. This all starts at home and in the harmful elements of culture that glorifies violence and devalues the importance of a stable and supportive family. By all means improve how we approach school, but don't you dare ignore the culture that has had a hand in their suffering.

[@Swervee9]

This should be one of the top comments. Well said.

[@shonworld]

I agree. She skipped hopped and jumped all over what is the cause of most black girls abuse in the home. BLACK MEN. These social justice warriors don't want to deal with elephant in the room because it will make their BLACK KANGS look bad.

[@whatif3271]

@@shonworld i mean that's not what this video is about lol. It's not about black men. It's about how other races are treating female children like they're adults. Like you don't need to insult this video to say that there should be a video made in the topic you wanted. That makes no sense. She's not a social justice warrior for pointing out something that's real and that many people don't even acknowledge. You can lift everyone up at the same time. You don't have to put someone down to be higher.

[@whatif3271]

@@shonworld also black men aren't the core of other races treating your child poorly for a accident on the playground.

[@Axearis]

This is really use full thank you Monique

[@enjay4real]

If I could love this video, instead of like, I would. She brings home all the points that are real to a black girl, growing up in a predominantly white community. I am a mother, so I worry about my daughter being stereotyped before she has even had the opportunity to present herself. I worry about victimisation and marginalisation as well. Thank you for all the points you raised. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

[@KlimovArtem1]

Maybe she'll never be victimized until you put this fear into her head.

[@akwaabab8504]

excellent and thought provoking talk. made a lot of my own past experiences clear.

[@markbortnovsky9134]

If the conflict was with dealt in a different way rather than a fight, you would be ok. If you handle things politely and respectfully you'll be ok. But if you deal with situations based on your emotions and feelings, you are obviously going to end up in trouble. Therefore, if people use their heads to think, I don't think that this would be a discussed topic.

[@sophiadavenport3959]

In the black community parents don't teach they're children to master our emotions.

[@Mr.Looooong]

I love everyone 🤗

[@poopsicle1654]

I love this comment thread

[@stevehawkins4613]

Great talk , and there is much that is true here . I am a white southerner from the USA , and I started high school in 1968 . I had black friends then who came to my house , as I went to theirs . There was a lot of stupid racism then , and there is too much now . However things have changed and these days there is at least as much racist behavior in the black community as there is among whites and far more violent behavior and overt aggression among blacks . It saddens me that we are still struggling with these simple things . Genetics has proven that every human being on this planet is related to every other human being alive today . We are all family . We must stop thinking in the terms she is putting forth . Any child that needs help should get it and everyone of us should rush to provide that help . It is so simple . These are our children .

[@lada8638]

More overt than showing up to school with a semi automatic and killing everybody in your path... Somehow I doubt that.

[@slapaho1234]

Less than a minute in and there's a personal anecdote about getting in a fight over stepping on shoes. How do you expect to people take you seriously when you unironically open up with a stereotype confirmation?

[@nocturnal_n0body]

She also explained her history of being abused as well as bullied by this particular individual to give insight as to why she reacted that way. This was to show that the instances of "acting out" or violence have a root cause that is often dismissed due to assumptions that the person (black girl) just has an attitude problem. So in that sense it doesnt fulfill an empty stereotype, it is meant to make you rethink it.

[@thequintessential5503]

Does this mean more homeschooling for us black women?

[@rebekahc1259]

When I was in 6th grade I was a quiet kid that did not bother anyone. Yet I was abused, beaten in the head and nocked to the ground repeatedly throughout the year by 1 black girl. She was much taller than me and stronger. I was taught to BEHAVE in school and in public as well as at home. So I held my head, fixed my glasses and tried not to cry. Because no matter how bad it go... NO one stood up not even the faculty. So I was alone while being terrorized by a fellow student that I had never crossed paths with in my life. We are left to fend for ourselves in schools

[@sirmalkolm]

This shows that they play the victim yet, the so called Social Justice Scholars are "oppressed" but, They assault and accost people with little to no consequences. It is 2019, in the Western Side of Civilization women hold the power. Society is truly "Feminized"

[@zionelle1641]

I am very sorry you experienced that, that is wrong and people can be ignorant and terrible. I went through similar experiences in elementary school by other kids. Don’t let that girl be a reflection of black people as a whole, anyone can be prejudice or nasty.

[@jenniferjenkins9155]

Well, I can see many were not ready for this when it was released. I hope 2020 has helped open eyes to this.

[@stephaniegawith1809]

I’m white and get attacked my entire life

[@jenniferj6580]

Thank you for speaking out on this subject.

[@mmmk1616]

What a great talk! This needs to be spread far and wide, share, share share!! I've heard these statistics before, and to hear even more details about it is just heartbreaking that black girls are treated so much worse than other girls.

[@rachelgreen7830]

Thanks for talk about this subject. 💝

[@PsychedelicLiterature]

Brilliant and necessary talk

[@ScentitarFragrance]

No , we must oppose safe spaces, systemic privledge, and allow everyone to have a equal opportunity.

[@josieb6880]

Why so many dislikes? This needs to be said.

[@craigcollinsjr]

All the the dislikes proves her point. Most viewers disliked this presentation disregarding published statistics and her experience as a black woman. But you people know better right?

[@Swervee9]

Her "data" came from the National Black Girl Injustice Institute. Does that sound like a reputable source? Does it sound like that group might have an agenda in their research?

[@craigcollinsjr]

@@Swervee9 , I can see your point if I didn't find black women reputable sources of information, a Russian blogger, capable of articulating their reality, disregarded their grievances as exaggerations and or a conspiracy to take from me because of my racism or lack of ability to put myself in someone shoes. Yea then I could see your point. It seems that most black women from all walks of life, yea Bro they're not monolithic, that I've met seem to share the same opinion about their experiences in America. So you must think theyre all lying, you live in a bubble and can comprehend a life that's not similar yours, or you just dont give a d@mn about them because you irritationaly hate black women. I'd have more respect for the likes of you if you just owned your racism and didnt try to confuse the discussion by deflecting arguments backed by facts with the same ideological trash that people use to hate when Muslims, Mexicans, gays, or other minorities complain. By all means "Ben" please tell me what it's like to be a black woman since you know more than her

[@Swervee9]

@@craigcollinsjr that went about the way I thought it would. If you arent interested in having conversations then why do you post things on here? It gets real old having so many people entering discussions without the mutual understanding that we are all good people that want to talk out ideas. You assuming 10 times you know who I am tells me you have no such understanding. I hope you find peace. You are clearly an angry person. Also, how dare you tarnish Tenacious D's good name, lol.

[@Swervee9]

@@craigcollinsjr Every single word of your diatribe is speculation or self-congratulatory nonsense to show that you are "woke". Get over yourself bud. Im much more interested in facts. There is lots of data to support the opposite of her claim and her group is the only one claiming her side. Her group being the Black Girls Injustice Institute which she is the President of. Here's an analogy. I form a group called Bald Men Injustice Institute. I then give a speech saying that bald men have a tougher time in the work place than our hairy counterparts even though their is no evidence outside my organization to support this. In fact, there is research that supports the opposite of that claim. Then what? You have to believe the president of the Bald Guy Injustice Institute because you're not bald and you wouldn't know if he is correct or not? No, you could also look at other sources of data. Your attempts to twist me into some small minded bigot is also gross. Why not just have a conversation without injecting my motives or character into it? Like you, I know nothing about the person I'm talking to. Notice how I haven't told you who you are and what you really mean by what you said?

[@Swervee9]

@@craigcollinsjr here is an example, google an article by The Root (according to their site it's an Afrocentric online magazine) the article title is Black Women the most educated group in the US. By the title of the article I bet you can figure out what it's going to tell you. Spoiler alert....this lady and you are wrong. Also, it was written by a black lady since that is so important to you.

[@mauricegranger3788]

This should be shown in every educator training program

[@tomwarlitner5712]

"Black girls"? Not all girls? Not children? People are getting sick of division.

[@K_Essentials]

THIS! It needs to be TALKED about EVERYWHERE!!!! Thank you TED Talk!!!

[@brynno6745]

I am still in high school and I remember when I went to middle school and seeing the girls that had already hit puberty or just more feminine bodies always being dress coded while the less developed (typically white) girls wear the same clothes and nothing be done I'm white and but I was raised in a very open family and I was shocked that this was happening in my own school

[@Velzen5]

What is the cause of the disparity in perception of age?

[@sophiadavenport3959]

Society sees black and latino girls as being older than other children in from different ethic backgrounds. Black girls don't have the luxury of calling the police and being protected by them if we're in trouble. We are taught at an early age to protect and defend ourselves.

[@sophiadavenport3959]

Racial stereotypes play a huge role in the age disparity with black and latino girls and boys.

[@leejohnson3270]

Wait did they hire this random woman to talk about issue that she has never experienced? Really now, how racist is that. (Edit: that information is still interested, but i find it racist.)

[@writerchim7885]

I kinda disagree with some of the things she said, we cannot just look past their mistakes because they are black. (Which isn’t what she’s saying but just to clarify.) They still did it, and as she said, we should not push them back, we as schools should bring them closer but tbh, some people don’t know what these girls are going through, there’s a balance between bringing them close and making them reveal personal stuff because “She’s not bahaving and we need to bring her closer” tbh, what I’m saying is confusing me also, but, don’t pus them too far I guess?

[@wisdom9091]

So if boy throws a girl to the ground because of her taughting. How come when men get into trouble more it's them boys need to change. If girls mature faster than Boys then should be the responsibility of boys actually be on girls and boys warned about exploitive young girls taking advantage of them . Why black girls will be black girls an escuse

[@writerchim7885]

Charlie Rose wish dom That’s sexism-

[@wisdom9091]

@@writerchim7885 are you really that endoctrinated. That can't the very their fighting against. Is what pushing. Black girls will be black girls. You abuse you lose is only for boys. No matter how she talks about you not how long

[@writerchim7885]

Charlie Rose wish dom honestly i dunno what ur saying, but what I’m think what ur saying is: Boys need to change, girls do not. which is sexist

[@ashleyhill105]

Thank you for you for this emotional labor. Truly inspired to join this freedom work.

[@andrewworth7574]

Kids from poor and broken homes in poorer neighborhoods don't get the same family support that kids from wealthier and more stable homes get, that's where the problem starts, these kids often appear more mature because they've been less protected, they've been made harder, more staunch, kids. Monique W. Morris doesn't appear to understand this, rather she cuts straight to the schools, blaming the schools for not being better parents. While schools have a duty of care, it is not the schools job to be a substitute parent. Having said that, obviously there is a need to improve the climate and parenting in many poorer homes, and it is asking people to lift themselves off the ground by pulling on their own bootstraps just to say: "It's the parents fault, they have to fix it." It will take community support to change adult mindsets in those homes, but that's where the solutions need to be worked because that's where the problems start.

[@nocturnal_n0body]

Agreed, but if schools can provide extra counseling and support it makes a huge difference. All it takes is one person, whether it be a teacher, principal or some other adult, any one can be the one to make a difference in a kid's life when the support isn't there in the home.

[@lorianaproctor5789]

I suggest Victor Rios's Ted Talk, "Help for Kids the Education System Ignores"

[@F4TiMA.]

AGREED!!!!!!! BRILLIANT AND NEEDED!!!! 🦋

[@KlimovArtem1]

So, basically, in her first example she says that she was kicking some guy for 2 minutes because he stepped at her foot and did not apologize? (she didn't even say it was on purpose...) And audience reacted like "yeah, that's right!". WTF??? What I see among most such complaining people, is a victim role. Their attitude just screams all around "I'm offended often, but don't get any closer, I'm gonna stand for myself and give you a good fight!". That just attracts more "bad" guys who would like to try that. I grew up in a country where there is almost no black people, but there were similar problems at schools when kids fight. I always was the shortest in the class and weakest in first grades. But no one dared to kick me. Classmates respected me, because I was one of the smartest kid, very open and was helping everyone. With "bad" guys (who were fighting others)) I started visiting gym and swimming pool and they were teaching me how to become stronger, and I hope I taught them how to be kinder. My point is, there is an approach to everyone. People who complain that they are beaten all the time or don't get something they want, just stuck in a role of victim. And, TED, can we get back to HiTech topics? (Sorry for my English, not a native speaker)

[@lesbainsdouches7216]

I work at a middle-school in France, thank you for the reminder and confirmation that I should constantly remember what women and girls of colour go through as a demographic in the education system

[@Swervee9]

So as an educator, do you find this to be true from your experience? Do you constantly have to remind yourself not to be racist towards black girls or punish them more severely? Do you see your colleagues going through the same struggle of not treating black girls differently than every other demographic they encounter?

[@ryannoone9951]

Partially disagree with this

[@lsabael0.281]

Ryan Noone based on your name I understand why

[@Swervee9]

@@lsabael0.281 is a troll. This person has made this same comment to half a dozen other people.

[@kevinsupreme2514]

KNOW ONE CARES THOUGH....

[@yasmeenjamilah1322]

Standing ovation

[@tijan8948]

Basically, after hundreds of years, we still have not corrected the curriculum in schools to teach African American history. People who understand the historic oppression, wrongful imprisonment, and disenfranchisement of black people will have more empathy. Punishing black girls (and boys) in schools is equivalent to the disproportionate arrest and imprisonment of black men and women in our criminal justice system. Unfortunately, most Americans dont know the history

[@blowitoutyourcunt7675]

Most history books in America don't teach past World War II oh, so of course there has been a failure to address the racial disparities in America....

[@brianhines1452]

Amen

[@mayaisfiya3214]

Very powerful talk

[@bkeiser160]

This and other talks like it inspire the boomerang effect. Schools are not for raising kids, parents are.

[@jamiep9694]

Guess once again I should apologize for being white....oh by the way never have I been in a fight...nothing to do with the color of my skin though...we need to teach accountability and consequences....not excuses

[@puthica2060]

jamie prince nobody said you should apologize for being white yall make this same statement on every video ever to do with race and its real tiring. And in the video she stated that it was calmly explained to her what was wrong about her actions.

[@akwaabab8504]

@jamie prince: when have you ever apologized?

[@mechagorilla518]

@@puthica2060 I'm white and I 100% agree with you. It is really tiresome and an ignorant mentality.

[@sophiadavenport3959]

No need to apologize

[@dahlrjay63]

This is truly a great talk which opened my eyes... And my heart. I didn't know that black girls went through so much. And Schools as places of healing... Man, how useful that could have been when I was going. ❤️

[@wisdom9091]

If girls mature faster than boys then shouldn't the responsibility of men actually be on girls and boys warned about exploitive young girls taking advantage of them. I mean why is black girls will be black girls a good excuse

[@dahlrjay63]

@@wisdom9091 NO... Because men are adults...so a girl would definitely not be held responsible for their actions. And I don't know about you, but I have never heard of a culture, ethnic group, or any societal structure in which CHILDREN are responsible for the actions and behaviors of any adult. If an adult (of any gender) is not responsible for their own actions (or somehow can't be held responsible for them)... Then they have a serious problem. And even between kids and teens-- personal accountability is very important and it's important for it to be taught to anyone who is going to grow up to become a physical, mentally, and emotionally mature and healthy person.

[@wisdom9091]

@@dahlrjay63 her Ted talk is remove responsibility form black girls. They programs tactically male behavior. No escuses you abuse you lose. Yet her entire program is black will be black girls.

[@dahlrjay63]

@@wisdom9091 "They programs tactically male behavior." What does this mean? "No excuses you abuse you lose." Who are you referring to here?

[@wisdom9091]

@@dahlrjay63 yet her programs is making escuses for Angry black girls. So black girls can be black exactly what she say black can be black girls. So are oppressed because she can't abuse men

[@CH-ci6wu]

These comments prove her statement's to be true.. Just saying

[@Swervee9]

There are comments on both sides of this so what are you talking about....just saying

[@tomasu1472]

Thanks for the talk 🙏🏼

[@Tennesseefan123]

Well, stop breaking the law but hole

[@powerpuff4194]

Wonderful thank you so much for this talk !!!!! It was needed and very much appreciated

[@rr.studios]

Before you dislike and say rape culture is a myth, this happens primarily in developing countries (NOT DEVELOPED COUNTRIES LIKE USA, CANADA OR FRANCE).

[@normalname8768]

Rape culture is a myth though...

[@janebacon6047]

Damn girl, you legend

[@alwaysbejoyful503]

Perhaps black girls ought to behave and there wouldn’t be an issue

[@corvid0]

How about all people behave, then we wouldn't have an issue

[@garoljames8657]

@@corvid0 true and the more we stay away from whts the better

[@balansero2332]

Boys are discriminated in school...

[@corvid0]

Not at my school, they get away with whatever they want. They throw pencils into the ceiling, yell random words, talk during class, yell during work time, make fun of others, they never get more than 2 strikes. But if a girl decides to shout-out once she gets a tally. ( Tallies are basically strikes, 3 strikes = a detention )

[@violetstarshine]

White girl right here. Was targeted and harassed being the only white girl in my neighborhood. Color has nothing to do with it. Asses come in all colors and victim mindset never helps anything. I gravitate to kind people. Never assume anything based on outward appearance.

[@TM4N]

strong woman

[@Rainaman-]

Interesting survey results. I wanted to shit talk on this talk, but seems like a legit issue.

[@maddigotnojams1964]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@johnarnold908]

More race baiting from Tedtalks...use to like it ..getting pretty sad....

[@ABC-rh7zc]

Look at me? I'm a victim! Look at me? I'm a victim! Look at me? I'm a victim! Look at me? I'm a victim! Look at me? I'm a victim! Look at me? I'm a victim! Look at me? I'm a victim!

[@welkinator]

Could I just thumbs down this a couple of thousand times? Much of this is a litany of racist lies. Yes, Morris is a racist.

[@jemimareviws7528]

❤💛💚💙💜🖤

[@Swervee9]

No white heart?

[@F4TiMA.]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@Kaylin777]

I love TED!!!

[@garthleach8144]

something for nothing.. as usual

[@ashutoshjindal96]

First

[@313-y2c]

First 😋

[@twhndrd2008]

First

[@imaneokrim1436]

First