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Quotes by Jane Elliot
Jane Elliott, a prominent educator and anti-racism activist, has dedicated her life to confronting prejudice and fostering empathy through her groundbreaking "Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes" exercise. Born on May 27, 1933, in Riceville, Iowa, Elliott devised this powerful social experiment shortly after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, aiming to illustrate the arbitrary nature of discrimination. Her work has sparked crucial conversations about race and equality, leaving a lasting legacy as a pioneer in the fight against systemic racism and promoting social justice.
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"I loved raising my kids. I loved the process, the dirt of it, the tears of it, the frustration of it, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, growth charts, pediatrician appointments. I loved all of it."
Jane Elliot"I'm a practicing Christian - and I'm going to keep practicing till I get it right - but I don't feel everyone has to practice the same religion that I do. You have a right to worship who you choose and how you choose to."
Jane Elliot"Education in this country is about how to maintain the status quo and to perpetuate racism."
Jane Elliot