Creating Art

I am who I am

Even though I do not look like you

We have the same traits

If you would only look beyond my hue

We are both intelligent creatures

Who learn differently

But it is only our identity

That causes disturbances significantly

The teachers won’t integrate their classes

Keeping the dominate culture developed

Reaching their full potential

While the majority are being set aside and labeled

We must educate the media to keep sexism out

As many are unseen in movies, commercials, and books

The persona dolls helps in providing a diversified look

Our hidden messages should be realized and faced

In order to witness other perspectives

We have to personify our identities

And learn through our ongoing self reflections

Why can’t we just let children be?

And teach them to the best of their ability

Engage, mentor, and inspire them

Isn’t that what makes a wholesome society

The nation's children are growing up in a nation and a world that is increasingly becoming more diverse.  Therefore, it is the educators who must prepare the students to understand how to interact and be sensitive to the collection of varied cultures  that they will encounter and impact them and their families.  We must constantly ask ourselves are we doing our part in making sure that all of the children we service are being met?

Terri M. Moore