Prep School Negro of the Week: Melissa B. Ivey

We couldn't think of a more fitting way to wrap up this 3 part series on African American children and independent schools.

Check out The Prep School Negro of the Week: Melissa B. Ivey

http://www.theprepschoolnegro.org/category/psn-of-the-week/

This is a powerful testimony about the highs and lows, blessings and sometimes harsh realities of the prep school experience for African American children. Taken from both a student and mother's perspective it puts prep schools in its proper perspective. On a personal note, I'm so very proud of Melissa's story as parents and students can benefit greatly from her candor. She is an AMAZING woman, friend, wife and mother and we appreciate her for her transparency.

For more on the film The Prep School Negro Check out:

http://chocolatechiponline.blogspot.com/2009/10/prep-school-negro.html

For more information about independent schools check out the Chocolate Chip Archives:

http://chocolatechiponline.blogspot.com/2009/02/pressure-of-finding-best-school.html