If you want change in our communities, it's imperative that we start with the young people. Many of our viewpoints and negative feelings originated from our childhood. If we encourage positive culturally awareness in the children, I'm convinced that our world will be a better place.
This story about a black woman named Teresa Tracy teaching a historically black art form to kids in Loudoun County is the change that will only make our communities better. For those of you that may not know, Loudoun County is a rural county in the state of Virginia. The county is made up of about 96% white and 4% minorities. You certainly feel DIFFERENT when you drive through or live in Loudoun County.
Not only is Teresa Tracy teaching this middle and high school kids the arts of "steppin", but she also is teaching courses on historic black events and people.
Good job Teresa!
Read the article for yourself: STEPPING
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