Unexpected: Taught a Winchester, VA high school *Latin class* yesterday about mass incarceration. Tied Roman concept of “infamia”-loss of legal/social standing—to today’s exclusion of people w/ records. Part of @danibostick’s efforts to make Latin relevant:medium.com/in-medias-res/…
Learned from Dani that the KKK recruits in town & that they have a monument to "every confederate soldier" on their walking mall. She told me: “It is important they have a bigger world & hear different messages.” Honored to have been able to offer that. Feedback was awesome:
All Freshmen:
"I don't like this. SO many people wrongly incarcerated! Why??!"
"It is crazy how many people are sitting in jail waiting for trial. His job is really important."
“He gave us a lot to think about”
"I like the way Scott talked to us like adults." (Liked this one)
"I don't like this. SO many people wrongly incarcerated! Why??!"
"It is crazy how many people are sitting in jail waiting for trial. His job is really important."
“He gave us a lot to think about”
"I like the way Scott talked to us like adults." (Liked this one)
This comment from a Junior directly harmed by system is ✊🏻:
"Although my opinion on people who work for the criminal justice system is biased, I still believe there are truly people who want to help those who are doing the best they can & making a difference, for example Scott."
"Although my opinion on people who work for the criminal justice system is biased, I still believe there are truly people who want to help those who are doing the best they can & making a difference, for example Scott."
Thanks again @danibostick & let’s do more together. For you all, check out Dani’s recent powerful #TEDx talk on childhood trauma.
