The System of Whiteness in Atlanta’s “Three Slaps”: Part II

In a recent post, I started looking at the system of whiteness in Atlanta’s “Three Slaps,” specifically at the ways that Loquareeous’s guidance counselor at school and the social worker who takes him away from his mother work within the system of whiteness to impact Loquareeous. Today, I want to continue with that discussion, looking a little more at Loquareeous’s “disruption” in class…

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Here, you will find reflections on African American, American, and Southern Literature, American popular culture and politics, and pedagogy.

Matthew Teutsch

Here, you will find reflections on African American, American, and Southern Literature, American popular culture and politics, and pedagogy.