It is expected of Black students to not excel as strongly as white students academically and intelligently. In diverse communities, especially at magnet schools, there are no high expectations for black students due to stereotypes and the idea that African Americans are incompetent.
Since I came to SLA I’ve contributed some very thoughtful and interesting ideas to every class discussion I’ve been in. Most of my ideas are very unpopular, and rare but they leave people thinking, and most of my white classmates, and even other minorities haven’t been able to handle what I share with the class. Not because I offend anyone, or say the wrong things, but because I leave an impact on where I can influence others’ opinions.
They wouldn't expect any of this from a black girl. All of my black features, and my black aneurysms can throw a lot of my white classmates and even teachers off because they associate my identity with how I perform in a classroom.