This country isn’t a melting pot. Think of this country as a stir fry. That’s what this country should be. A place where people are appreciated for who they are.
Jane Elliott Quotes
We don't know anything about racism. We've never experienced it. If words can make a difference in your life for seven minutes, how would it affect you if you heard this every day of your life?
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| Birth: | 27th May, 1933 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Activist, Teacher |
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Jane Elliott was born in Riceville, Iowa, USA. She is an American anti-racism activist and former schoolteacher. She attended the Iowa State Teachers College, where she attained an emergency elementary teaching certificate in five quarters. She is known for her "Blue eyes–Brown eyes" exercise. In 1953, she began her teaching career in a one-room school in Randall. After leaving her school, she became a diversity educator full-time.
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