Over a century and a half ago, there were no Black teachers in this city.
Banneker Colored School hired Philadelphia's first Black teacher in a public school.
He was a pioneer named John Quincy Allen.
Soon after, another school, our school, hired the first group of Black teachers in the city.
They had no idea what history they were making at the time, but that was for us to find out.
And now we know.
They came here every day through unimaginable adversity to teach remarkable students
while doing the very best with what they had.
So we may not have a plaque, but it's okay. We don't need one,because it's what's on the inside that counts.
And what's on the inside is us, and there would be no us without them.
Because of these kinds of little things, I feel that it is a beautiful series that makes me feel so good....:wink:
Shout by cutecruelBlockedParentSpoilers2024-03-11T14:42:04Z
I liked that Bradley Cooper made sure the kid got an A.
“What if she needs to reach a book on the middle shelf?!”
Barbara confusing every celebrity is such a great running joke