Since I am determined that my son grow up and be versed in African-American culture/role models, I made him watch Chris Rock on Larry King this evening. Well, Jack is still colorblind... he didn't pay attention at all. He just wants to watch Superman! OK, Jack, but how will you understand the cultural viewpoint(s) of people who look like you and will expect you to be like them because of they way you look? Oh, that's right, you're only 2 (almost 3!). Well, I'll keep trying. Plus, Chris Rock is hysterically funny. We're TIVO-ing the HBO special on Saturday night. I haven't made Jack watch The Black List (also HBO) yet, but that's next on the list. At least Jack DID recognize "Ackobana" on the cover of Ebony a few issues back! And he does recognize him when he sees him on TV.(Along these lines, we visited his future preschool on Tuesday afternoon and it does appear to be quite diverse (Asian, Indian, Hispanic). Although I think Jack's the only AA. But it's not all white.)
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