The Challenge of Being a Black Principal in Today's Racial and Political Climate.

SCHOOL principals -- United States; RACE discrimination; SUSPECTS (Criminal justice); RACE discrimination in employment; AFRICAN Americans

In this article, the author discusses the challenges faced by African American principals of school amid supposed racial discrimination, as of December 2016. Topics include a story of an 11-year-old criminal suspect African American boy; need of skill and courage among African Americans to lead schools; suggestions like trying to hold the students who look like accountable for social standards, and engaging in conversations about race and natural biases.