Similarities Between Smitherman and Superheros

I find schools like Kipp Prep who work in impoverished neighborhoods to bring students to their full capacity very similar to how Smitherman describes African American English. Because this sub-dialect of English isn't 'book' standard, or 'correct' in schools, we require the standard version of English (or informally called White English) the valid writing language. Smitherman is saying that the type of English she speaks is very much valid in how she was raised, talks to her family and friends, and is a part of her culture so she defends it. In the same way, the neighborhoods and communities that are in poverty aren't expected to score high in school or succeed, and some schools and staff are trying to show the invalidity in that. They're trying to show that, even though they may not have access to the best facilities, or sports equipment, they have the brain power to do well and chase their dreams.