Why Do Teachers Think It's Okay to Teach Racist Things?

     A major problem these days at every school, in every grade, in every community, is teachers being racist and holding prejudice to certain colors and backgrounds.  Many of these teachers may not even intend to be racist and not even realize they are being it, but once you believe in something strongly enough, it begins to show through one way or another.  No one should be racist or feel the need or right to hold any judgement on anyone, but teachers especially shouldn't.  A teacher for the most part sees atleast one student from every culture, background, ethnicity or someone who holds different beliefs or practices all the time.  They have to be open and accept these things, not racist and arrogant.
     An article that I found online of a case of racism is a case where three teachers picke OJ Simpson, Dennis Rodman and RuPaul for role models for Black History Month at their school.  These teachers were removed from the classroom and accused of racism.  I can't believe teachers would suggest those three men as being influential role models for Black History Month.  It's definitely then not taking it seriously and thinking poorly of the black community to suggest OJ Simpson, a man who the majority of the country think to this day is still guilty for the murder of his girlfriend and her male friend.  He got off not guilty, even though all the evidence presented, such as the "bloody glove," came back to him.  He recently did an armed robbery with other men at a Las Vegas hotel and is now in jail for years for that crime.  Many believe it was his karma.  He did once play for the NFL and golfed on occasion, but overall when you ask people about OJ Simpson, it's not associated with a positive and good-hearted man.
     Dennis Rodman is also not a great African American influence.  He's very bizarre and known for his crazy piercings, tattoos and inappropriate behavior.  RuPaul is a famous crossdresser who is more of a raunchy comedian than a positive influence.  I can see why people would accuse these three teachers of racism.  I mean, how could you not?  It's not funny that they would seriously teacher their students that these three men are positive figures in the black community.  Real role models would be Martin Luthere King, Harriet Tubman or Jackie Robinson.  They all made a huge difference in the black community and played a positive role.  They showed that everyone can and should be equal if people just stop judging others, especially because of their race.
     Teachers have no room to be bias or hold any judgement or racism to their students.  They should be open-minded and welcoming, regardless of the students race, ethnicity or culturally belief.  There is so much diversity these days that a racist teacher isn't going to last long, especially  with it being taken so seriously, which is should.  Teachers promoting racism can also negatively affect their vulnerable students to become racist too, thinking that that's the norm.




References:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7371781/Racist-teachers-choose-OJ-Simpson-and-Dennis-Rodman-as-role-models.html