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A Lesson in Otherness

http://youtu.be/VeK759FF84s

Long, long ago, a third grade teacher taught her class a lesson they will never forget. You won’t forget it either. This video is nearly 15 minutes long, but it’s so worth your time.

Let’s love one another.

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