As I try to make a decision about a service learning project for my African American families class, I am somewhat overwhelmed and with that feeling I am grateful. I tend to be zealous about my goals and dreams and sometimes that leads to out of touch with reality. As I ponder my part in a project for African American Families, I want it all. With all sincerity, I want to do some part of all of it. With all due respect and a dose of reality, I know that it is entirely impossible, not only from a time factor but what is the best use of your time factor. I have to ask some serious questions as I make the decision to find where my input can be the most effective.
Where will my time, knowledge, and influence be well received?
Where can I make the biggest impact?
Where can I not only grow as an individual, but also engage others?
As I have thought about our projects and what is available, all roads lead back to Tim Wise and his stance on "White Privilege" Showing this film to a group of students and even those outside academia is an opportunity to encourage others to take a look at the oppression of African Americans and to look at the opportunities of being white. I am excited about the impact that this may have and the ability to help change the egocentric thinking of others.
Thanks for sharing, Greta! Your post completely resonates with me. I am torn between all three. Specifically between the Tim Wise screening and the Harvest Foundation. I am asking myself those same questions and appreciate you posting this because I think it will help me in my decision!
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