I suppose for me it brings about the question of why these kids are dropping out. If they are dropping out because there aren't any courses about their own heritage; or that school is boring, then this has a chance. But if the reason kids are dropping out is something else, then all this will do is be a waste of money.
The kids that I went to school with who dropped out did so either for economic reasons (ie- needed to suppliment the family income); or because they were failing anyways and didn't see the point in continuing.
In either of the above situations; I would think that school funding would be better served if they offerred courses to help these kids succeed. Not many jobs look for qualifications in "Black History", but instead if they were based more on trades these kids would have a chance. Teach them to be mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, Cable Tv installers, truck drivers; whatever.
And by addressing the needs of these kids, you can also address the needs of all the other kids who would normally drop out for the same reasons; but happen to have a different skin colour.
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