‘Blue Eyes / Brown Eyes’ exercise stands the test of time
Jane Elliott created her “Blue Eyes / Brown Eyes” exercise for her Iowa third-grade pupils in 1968. For an entire day, she conducted her class as if the brown-eyed children were superior to those with blue eyes, to help the students learn the concept of racism. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Jane Elliott uses maps as a tool to make a point about racism. She retired from teaching 20 years ago and lectures a few times a month, primarily at colleges or companies in need of diversity training (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Every person of color in this country knows more about racism than Ill ever know, because they have to live with it every day,” Jane Elliott says. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
