” or “best” hair and style onto another as these collegiate women sing back and forth “Go on and stare, see if I care, good or bad hair!”, and argue over the separatism of black and white influence on hair on African-American women. While no clear cut “winner” emerges from Spike Lee’s theatrics, the point is made that a white over-influence does indeed exist in the judging of “beauty” in the African American women in this movie. They are to view white style as the “better” style, and that in turn serves as the unnecessary basis for all of their styling comparisons.All in all, each of these African American artists brilliantly depict that fact that “miseducation” cannot be looked upon as any one race’s problem, nor can it only be one race’s explanation. Rather, the misunderstandings and stereotypical actions by or against African Americans by white Americans must be thoroughly examined from both sides as they are equally deep-rooted among each group. In addition, I personally feel that with more and more of these investigations of the miseducation of the races can lead to a better understanding of each. It is not just the fact of the acknowledging the existence of miseducation that will help people to understand African Americans better and more realistically. It is up to both whites and blacks alike to make conscious efforts to ignore stereotypes and seek only truths in answering questions about the races. If the problem of miseducation is not properly addressed equally by all sides, the problem can never be fully understood or solved. Miseducation benefits no one. It harms all involved by spreading unsubstantiated opinions for norms or forcing actions based upon fear and ill will. Truth is hidden, and innocent people get hurt or mislead in the process. It is up to today’s younger generations of American citizens to wake up, r...
