What's in a Name (Freak Show exerpt)?

Author: Stephanie Flowers

Okay, this is the discussion and how it went on the Freak Show

Orlando was talking about a name he had never heard that was for a
"black" person.
Gordie said, dang she ain't gonna never get into college.
Orlando said, "yes, she will".
Gordie said, "not an Ivy league" college.
Orlando said, "I think she could if her grades are good and she does
real good on the SAT".

My 2 cents.....
The sad truth out there is that no matter how we would like the world to be, the reality is that it's cruel and full and racism. And although we should never forget who we are and where we come from, our kids need all the help they can get in leveling the playing field and in terms of getting opportunity.

I've seen it too many times where people get stereotyped from the name on their resume. And if it's a bad stereotype, you can bet the resume goes straight to the garbage.