As a kid, I was a nerd. Yes, when the guys were out playing basketball, I was thinking about how to build a cybernetic dog. When they were chasing girls, I was trying to build a time machine using a clock (I knew nothing about quantum mechanics or Einstein's Theory of Relativity at the time). The point was that science played a large part in how I mentally developed and how I perceive the Universe. At the time, loving science was not a desired trait in the social circles of young Black children. That was tragic. Now, science and technology education is the most desired trait among those who are looking to hire for high paying jobs. Sadly, many of my generation missed the boat on that, but we shoooooo' knew how to dribble a ball and run a football while Becky and Biff went on to learn how science and technology come together to make sure that the economy that excluded those of African descent grew and flourished. Now in the 21st century, we are seeing technology being used to make make those who have access to the glut of information out there go on the become millionaires and some billionaires. We must teach our youth that there really no such thing as nerd, but rather there are those who know how to "know", and use that to their benefit.
We must not be afraid to tackle the "hard sciences", we have to expose our youth to advanced concepts. In our own land, this should be the standard.
Until next time....
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Great insight Michael D!....That was then; we have to live in the here and now. I still believe that we have a fughtibg chance to redeem ourselves and excel beyond what's expected. In the meantime...."Get Your S.T.E.M. On!"...
Thanks brothers. I saw my atrocious typos and corrected them. :- )
I agree that we can't focus solely on racism, but simply be aware of its trappings, then design our own devices to break the lock i.e. we build our own thing.
You are so on point.Science and technology is the backbone of nation building.Science is hard work.Our children have to focus on learning this.Their minds cant be in the streets or focusing on racism.It should be for building and creating.