Teacher Hears Despite

The teacher when I start my black history month presentation with "despite"

A wide-eyed teacher stares in shock when a student begins a Black History Month presentation with the word “despite.” The joke references the phrase “despite being...” often used to frame Black achievements through adversity, making the introduction sound awkward and reductive. EN: A wide-eyed teacher stares in shock when a student begins a Black History Month presentation with the word “despite.” The joke references the phrase “despite being...” often used to frame Black achievements through adversity, making the introduction sound awkward and reductive.

• @eternalclassic / 4166 2021-12-01