15 and 16 is such an important time in one's life when formulating how we view life, the world and one another ~ What a great idea to lead a class discussion on diversity and I have no doubt that some of your students amazed you with their insight on this topic~ Also, the poem is beautiful ~

Some recent stories in the news, like Don Imus' comment about the girl's basketball team, is disheartening ...From the days of Martin Luther King when blacks were made to sit in the back of the bus, a comment like that make's one think we have made no progress ... and even some rap music contains such language and this is such a great influence on the minds of the listeners - Music is such a powerful force in people's lives ~