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Journal Article
Black Rhetoricians Matter
2017
Overview
One of the best speeches at the Democratic convention was given by First Lady Michelle Obama, a speech that only she could have given with references to her daughters as examples of the children people are calling upon to make their world better. One of the consequences of implementing the writing mandates of the Common Core is the emphasis on the use of argument, that is, proving a thesis. However, most educators would agree that narrative serves as the best genre for integration of cultural awareness and for understanding the human condition. Telling stories is an ancient, time-honored practice that spans all cultures, and storytelling remains an important way for a person to be heard. It seems that our entire culture has turned a deaf ear to the narratives of poor, disadvantaged students and their families. They are not only misunderstood in school but also are not given the opportunity to defend themselves in society's seat of judgment.
