My good friend Melissa Lowery is one of the people really doing equity work! Her amazing reflective documentary should be mandatory in all schools.
"Black Girl In Suburbia is a 55 minute feature documentary that looks into the experiences of black girls growing up in predominantly White communities. This is a different look into suburbia from the perspective of women of color. This film explores through professional and personal interviews the conflict and issues black girls have relating to both white and black communities.
There are many girls out there who have stories to tell about struggle and triumph, but have never had an outlet to share. That’s why this film is so important!
Black Girl In Suburbia intends to spark an open dialogue about race, identity, and perspective among all people. In hopes that these discussions will allow us to look at perceptions of ourselves, others and the community we live in as a whole."