Black on Black Education Podcast

According to statistics, fewer than 2% of teen mothers earn a college degree before age 30. Furthermore, over half of all parenting college students leave school without a degree. Parent students, who are experiencing the stress of both educational requirements and parental duties, are a demographic who are often neglected and under-resourced by our educational institutions. On this week's episode of the Black on Black education, we sat with renowned author and CEO, Nicole Lynn Lewis. Nicole Lewis is the founder and CEO of Generation Hope, a nonprofit organization that works directly with teen and student parents to ensure they have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility while engaging with education and policy partners to drive systemic change. Nicole Lewis is also the author of a critically acclaimed memoir, Pregnant Girl that retells her experiences being a college parent fighting for opportunities for her and her child. Throughout our session, we talked about her experiences as a Black mother and college student fighting for opportunities, the systemic hardships and social stigmas that student parents face, her transformative work through Generation Hope, the racial inequity of access to reproductive care and education between Black and white communities, the need for federal and local policy support for young families and much more. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Do remember everything you really disliked about school? From the horrendous school food, the lack of useful curriculum and after school programs that would teach us stuff we could use our in futures, no preparation for your actual future, barely any technological education, being disappointed because your parent had to miss your achievements/important moments because of inconvenient timing, to the fact that literally no one would listen to us as students. Honestly, these qualities of school really made the experience sometimes suck. Even beyond these issues, there are so much fundamentally wrong with our education system                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        b. This education system is in desperate need of technological, curriculum, pedagogical and relational progression that matches the needs and reality of our student's 21st century world. On this episode of the Black on Black Education podcast, we spoke with The Global Education Concierge Benita Gordan about the foolishness of the education system and how much transformation is needed in our school. Throughout the episode we discuss the necessity to overhaul of the old ways of schooling in order to that enhance student's ability to achieve in the future and be stake-holders in their education. This includes offer essential skills courses or training like cooking, technological skills, financial literacy and job etiquette, utilizing technology within classroom and outside to connect with parents via zoom or social media, and allowing student to pursue their educational interests among other changes. This is an episode you don't want to miss.

On this weeks episode of the Black on Black education podcast we met  with Dr. Tinia Merriweather PhD. Dr. Merriweather has dedicated 27 years to being an educator, teaching at middle schools, NYU grad programs and in mostly liberal progressive independent schools. She graduated from the HBCU Spellman, earned a PhD in applied psychology, conducted Human Critical participatory action research and so much more. Dr. Tinia Merriweather is an experienced teacher and an applied developmental psychologist who studies teachers and classroom processes while advocating for educational justice with a specific focus on Black students. Tinia shares so much of her knowledge and experience in this incredible podcast session.  Throughout our conversation, we discuss topics like the value of black educators, the great resignation, student social imagination and leadership, the controlling culture of education, the way we interact with children, inter-sectional and racial educational justice and so much more. This is a great episode that you definitely don't want to miss!

On this episode of the Black on Black Education, we met with Maryland Councilman Will Jawando to discuss the reality of Black Fatherhood and the importance of their role with young people especially Black young male development. Black fatherhood has a powerful impact on the community and families that we often don't talk about enough in everyday conversation. The presence of fathers within the family has mostly been attached with positive social, economic, psychological and educational results among children. We discussed the role of Black fathers in the family and how their presence is instrumental they are in the Black community. Throughout our conversation, we deconstructed many of the stereotypes associated with Black fatherhood, discussed the need for male role models for sons and daughters, the circumstances leading to the absence of Black father or male role models in our community the value of Black mentorship, the need for educational change for ;lack students from a political and policy level and so much more. This episode is a must watch that you don't want to miss. 

STEM education is curriculum, pedagogy, and academic policy that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Currently, Black and Latinx STEM degree holders and workers are greatly underrepresented in the workforce. The supply of Black scientists, engineers, and mathematicians has been flat or falling for decades. Furthermore, Black STEM workers and degree seekers have abandoned the field at a much higher rate than White workers and degree seekers. The STEM workforce desperately needs Black participants as Black people only make up 9% of its current workers. In this episode of the Black on Black education podcast, we met with Kimberly Lane Clark, a Google for Education Program Manager discussed with us the importance of exposing more Black and Brown students to STEM education to discuss the current lack of Black students in STEM and various issues within the educational system. We discussed so much, including the barriers existing, especially among students of color, that discourage STEM learning, ways to excite our children to pursue these fields, the type of opportunities they bring, the need for individualized learning in different educational spaces, advocating for our students and so much more. This was a truly interesting episode you don't want to miss!

For all my educators, have you ever thought about teaching abroad or traveling around the world teaching and consulting with schools? Did you even know that there are opportunities to even teach abroad? On this weeks episode of the Black on Black education podcast, we had an incredible session with Adrienne Waller. Adrienee Waller is an educator who goes by the Worldwide Educator as she travels the world teaching in different countries and training teachers across the globe. Adrienne is the founder of the non-profit Worldwide Educator and has been in education for 15 years doing parent involvement work, teaching, leadership/leadership training, and serving in public, private and charter schools in the US and throughout the world such as the UK, China, Philippines, and so much more. She devotes her career to travel the world empowering and amplifying the voices/power of students, parents, and teachers. As we talked with Adrienne, we discussed so much about her experiences traveling across the world and what she's gained from these experiences. We talked about the differences between many international schools versus the US education system, the flaws and successes of the U.S and different international systems, what needs to change, the culture versus the curriculum of the school, the impacts of traveling outside the US for African-Americans, and the importance of changing students, administration, and teacher dynamics that promote community and the enforcement of systemic change. This is a truly rich episode that you don't wanna miss. 

On this weeks episode of the Black on Black education podcast, we met with the amazing Courtney Rose. Courtney Rose is many things, a writer,  researcher, teacher educator or teacher pre-service educator, and education consultant. Throughout our conversation, we tap into all her experience, philosophy and insight to discuss the current state and hopeful evolution of education in America. We discuss the importance of teacher educators, the teachers vs students power dynamic, the need for and often lack of care towards student centered learning, advocating for change, academic research and so much more. This is a truly rich episode that you don't want to miss.

Imagine if a collection of Black and brown principals in your state  united to  build a safe community for them to share ideas, experiences  and inspire each other.  On this weeks episode of the Black on Black  education podcast, we met with Shenora Jordan & member Kanika Burks  of the Melanated PrinciGALS. Melanated PrinciGals is a collection of  black and brown principals that are primarily serve in Milwaukee with  the goal of collaborating and sharing each other's experiences to build a  sisterhood centered around service and educational leadership. There  are currently 23 Melanated PrinciGALS working in public, private and  charter schools across Milwaukee. Throughout our conversation, we talked  about what it looked like to be a educator/principal through out the  pandemic, the hardships that educators often experience, the standards  we put towards ourselves and our students, what our responsibility is in  our youth's career choosing journey and much more.

In the United states, there are 130 million adults or 54% of the adult  population that can't read at a sixth grade level. Many young people due  to generational or systemic factors aren't taught how to read or never  fully developed the skill which forces many to grow up without proper  reading skills. On this episode of the Black on Black education podcast,  we met with Deidra Mayberry, co-founder and executive director of  Reading to New Heights, to discuss the ongoing and often hidden issue of  illiteracy. Her program, Reading to New Heights, provides access to  educational services with the hopes of adult's learning and or improving  their readings skills. Throughout the episode, we dive into Mayberry's  life and passion for literacy work rooted in her experiences with  illiteracy. We discuss the barriers created by illiteracy and literacy transforms one's life by dismantling such limitations and uplifting their sense of self-worth. Furthermore, recognizing that these  statistics is also rooted in the failure of the educational system, She transitions to providing insight for educators working with students with these struggles that promote safety and freedom from judgement.

Have you ever thought about using Hip-hop music and culture within the classroom? Imagine your favorite rapper or MC teaching your history, science , English or even math. In this latest episode of the Black on Black Education, we had a a really great conversation with Jamila Sams, CEO of We Do It for the Culture. Jamila Sams walks us through what hip-hop education and pedagogy looks like and how they could be used to achieve both social-emotional learning and a curriculum that reflects the lived experiences of black students. She exposes us to the heart of her work with We Do it for the Culture and the brilliant idea of  combining the five elements of Hip-hop with the five social emotional learning competencies to create a truly revolutionary learning experience. From there, we discuss why is hip-hop infused education essential, what impacts it leaves on students, the difference between hip-hop and commercialized rap and what would this hip-hop education look like in an educational system dominated by predominately white teachers and more. 

On this week of the Black on Black education podcast, we had a very  special episode for you. This week we met for a in-person live recorded podcast session with a very special guest being New York's 16th  Congressional District's Congressman, Jamaal Bowman. The educational system has been created in a manner that creates substantial inequities that disproportionately hinders poor communities of color. We discussed what would educational justice look like through the lens of school  funding, having multiple student driven pathways to learning, student assessments, healthy school lunch and engaging students with curriculum  that reflect their experiences. Throughout this conversation both Eva and Jamaal along with multiple students got to ask Congressman Bowman both about the condition of the education system particularly the inequities in black and brown communities. Furthermore, we got to talk about the condition of both the Bronx and our nation involving recent news and events.

On this episode of the Black on Black education podcast, we hosted a  panel session with 17yr old MJ Hill, Principal Rahh and Shivy Brooks to  discuss the future of learning and education. From our discussion we  covered a multitude of topics such as learning skills to prepare for the  future, the culture of survival over thriving in black and brown  schools, the nuanced relationship between charter, private and public schools and so much more,

On this episode of Black on Black education, we had an amazing conversation with Tarsha Wiggins. Last week we talked about the importance of mental health within the education system and for teachers. This week we talk about the stigma of mental health existing within the Black community. We cover the different ways our community deflect talking about or addressing mental health and how much damage it creates. We discuss how the Black community as a whole need therapy geared towards our needs because we experience direct, vicarious and generational trauma. Tarsha proceeds to explain what Trap Therapy is and how this approach has transformative results among our people especially among our youth.

On this episode of the Black on Black education podcast, we had a insanely therapeutic and deep conversation with Matea Washington.  Mental health has been a rising topic in recent years and as teachers/professionals we often don't prioritize our mental health. Matea Washington drives our discussion into the culture of the education system that ignores the mental health of teacher while creating toxic working environments.  However, she takes it a step further and discusses how unresolved lifelong/childhood trauma within the teacher manifests itself while in the classroom which harms them and the students. Form there, Washington tells her story around her battle with addiction and speaks life into those struggling with addiction or other types of strongholds. 

On this episode of the Black on Black education podcast, we sat down and  had a amazing conversation with Channing White. Centered around the  failures of the education system, we discussed how schools can be a  detrimental and dehumanizing environment for teachers and students. Furthermore, White suggests a series of changes or steps that could be taken  to reverse or mediate the harm such as humanizing students, eliminating  toxic expectations and creating healthy relationships that affirm and empower them both.

We so love doing this podcast because of the broad range of topics and being able to talk with some old friends again. On this episode we sit down with Claudine, Kimberlie and Naraffy of Restore More. This episode focuses on the Restore More's journey in teacher entrepreneurship and organizational building. They bring a focus on the use of restorative practices along with it's benefits for black students such as elevating their voice and providing non-punitive school responses. Lastly, we talk about the value of self-care among teachers and discuss many ways you can engage in self-care within the workplace and outside of it.

On this episode of the Black on Black education podcast, we met with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah of Identity Talk to discuss student centered learning and it's impacts on student's educational journey. We dive into the unfair standards and pressure placed on teachers throughout the nation, the attack on teaching race/CRT, and the need for black teachers within  the school system.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss the difficulty teachers have in building relationships with students and how important school culture is in overcoming this challenge. We dive deep into the concept of trauma-informed practices and how understanding what students have been through can set the table for understanding the best way to approach helping them to love learning. 

This powerful conversation goes into the amazing work Noemi has done turning around schools and how she helps school leaders to do just that. We dive into what it takes to be an effective school leader and how they can best serve their school communities courageously. 

We so love doing this podcast because of the broad range of opinions and perspectives we can dive into. On this episode we sit down with Lovie Manning of Parenting While Black. Lovie brings a focus on Conscious Parenting while providing Anti-Racist Parent Education Resources. We dive into ways to ensure our students feel seen and heard in their educational experiences. We talk about empowering parents to choose the best schools for their children and so much more. 

This episode was a family affair! We sat down with Kids for Culture's sisters and business partners Kristen O'Meally & Lamia  Haley. They shared the incredibly inspiring story of how an instagram hashtag helped them find their way to getting their products into the world's largest retailer. We discussed the importance of young people understanding different cultures as well as the importance of affirmations in helping to create a healthy self-image. 

We had such a rich conversation with Joel about what it takes to really connect with students. Students don't care what you know until they know that you care! 

In this episode of the Black on Black Education we discuss Teacher Burn Out, Trauma Informed Practice and much more!

For today's episode of the Black on Black Education Podcast we sat down with Dr. Natalie Coleman - CEO of After the Peanut. She works on creating engaging and innovative STEAM programs for both students and educators. Our conversation surrounds so many important topics including the necessity of equity in STEAM and how to support the youth involved. This was an amazing convo and we hope you enjoy!

We are back with another Black on Black Education podcast episode! Today we sat down with Clamentia Hall, an author, teacher, and entrepreneur. We got into so many topics involving the needs of students, early childhood education, and Clamentia's impact on educators. This conversation was incredible and full of gems. Sit back, grab a snack, and enjoy!

Welcome back to yet another amazing episode of the Black on Black Education Podcast! Today's guest is Kara Branch - a chemical engineer, and CEO and founder of Black Girls do Engineer. We spoke about how important it is to teach Black girls that they can succeed in STEM and how to support them while doing so. This conversation was so inspiring and we hope you enjoy!

Today we have another spectacular episode of the Black on Black Education podcast featuring Andrea Bazemore! She is a school owner, EdTech Leader, SEL Maven, and equity advocate. We speak about her Black Apple school, the impact that it has on students, how to better support them, and much more. We loved this conversation and we hope you do too!

Today we have another amazing episode of the Black on Black Education Podcast! We sat down to have a conversation with Reina Esteem, a 7th grade ELA teacher and English education advocate. We spoke about so much from code switching, to creating a support system for students, and language biases. This conversation was so enriching and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Today's episode for the Black on Black Education Podcast is with Isis Breanna! She is an entrepreneur and the digital sales guru. We had an amazing conversation about how to become fearless in doing what you want to do. Also, being able to educate people on pursuing their dreams. We spoke about so many gems and tips in this episode and we hope you enjoy!

Today's episode of the Black on Black Education Podcast features Dr. Siobhan Flowers! She is an Educator Wellness Strategist, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, and Educator. We had a phenomenal conversation about mental health services in schools, the importance of being aware of your health as an educator, and the essence of being a support system for students. We touched on so many important issues in this episode and we hope you enjoy!

Today's episode is with educator and educational consultant Melanie Battles, the CEO of Scholars for the Soul. We discuss so much in this episode! We dug into how important it is for educators to think and care about themselves and their soul in order to really be there for students. Also, how SEL can be used to help in this self awareness. This was a super great conversation and we hope you enjoy!

Welcome to another episode of the Black on Black Education Podcast! Today's episode is with educator and teacher self-care coach Kayland Lamar. We discuss so many interesting topics about what it's REALLY like to be a teacher. We dug deep into the totality of being an educator, finding that work life balance, and maintaining self care. It was an amazing conversation and we hope you enjoy!

Today's episode of the Black on Black Education podcast features Dr. Randolph Sconiers, a mental health therapist and creator of Mental Hop. We discuss SO many gems from incorporating hip-hop into mental health education, how this can help the Black community, and much more. This was a great episode and we hope you all enjoy! 

Today's episode features Krystal Allen, a lifelong educator and CEO of her own consulting agency K. Allen Consulting. We spoke about a variety of topics from helping support the needs of black and brown students to creating real change in and out of the classroom. This was an amazing conversation about super important topics! We hope you enjoy as much as we did.

Today’s episode is with the phenomenal Courtney Starks, the CEO of Courtney’s Corner. We spoke about creating inclusive conversations for the advancement of our communities, and the importance of creating spaces for conversations ignored by the mainstream. Also, we touched on how we can influence our culture using our power for the betterment of our communities. This epsiode was amazing and we hope you enjoy as much as we did!

Welcome back family to the Black on Black Education Podcast! We are here with another episode featuring kindergarten teacher and creator of the Black History Club, Dawnavyn James. We spoke about the importance of early education, creating space for young Black students to thrive, teaching Black history and more. This was an amazing conversation and we hope you enjoy!

Today, we sat down with Alexia Pendleton @thedancerteacher, Kindergarten teacher, dancer, and choreographer. We talk about dance and movement as a way for kindergarteners to have the space for joy, love, and passion. We emphasize how school should be fun for students and a place for creativity. This was a phenomenal conversation and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Welcome back to another long awaited episode of the Black on Black Education podcast! Today we had a conversation with the leader, author, and minister Brian Keith Harris II. We talk about K-5 education, his work for Black boys that have been discounted, helping students recognize their genius, and SEL & mindfulness as ways of being. Hope you enjoy!

Today, we sat down with Tiffany Jackson, a high school Literacy Instructor and School Leader. We talk about her path to becoming a master teacher, sharing her power with her students, and the process of becoming the kind of teacher our kids need. This was a phenomenal conversation and we hope you enjoy!

Today’s podcast episode is with Dr. Catherine Quinlan. She is an Assistant Professor in Science Education at Howard University and author of Keystone Passage. We speak about appreciating Black narratives, believing that students are the answers to all of our questions, and letting students explore science. Science is our path forward and Black children must believe they have the ability to become scientists. We hope you enjoy!

Today's episode we are having a conversation with Maria Akinyele, Education Consultant and Black Education warrior. We talked about the science of black teaching, meeting students where they're at, and what it means to truly implement CRP into the classroom. This was a great conversation and we hope you enjoy!

Today’s conversation is with the amazing Professor Iesha Jackson. We talk about school based trauma and how it effects the relationship between students and families. Also, about what it takes to become an educator that treats students with the respect that they deserve. This was a phenomenal conversation and we hope you enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of the Black on Black Education Podcast! Today we had a conversation with the one and only Tiffany Smith, a teacher, PhD candidate, and host and producer of the Abroad in Education podcast! We talked about her experience teaching in the U.S., and then spending 6 years teaching in Morocco and the UAD. Tiffany gives tips on what it’s like teaching abroad, and much more! Hope you enjoy.

Welcome to another episode of the Black on Black Education Podcast. Today we sat down with Ashley Tucker, educator, Dean, SEL enthusiast, and founder of Teachers Pay Black Teachers. We had an amazing conversation about social and emotional learning, students with disabilities, and our freedom dreams for the education system at large. This was a great conversation with so many gems and we hope you enjoy!

Welcome back to the Black on Black Education Podcast! Today we will be having a conversation with two wonderful educators Gertrude Jenkins and Eghosa Obaizamomwan Hamilton. We are discussing all things surrounding revolutionizing the education system. We talk about creating the systems that students need and deserve by any means necessary. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome back to the Black on Black Education Podcast! For today's episode we sit down with Bobby Morgan, the Founder of Liberation Lab. He has been a passionate educator for over a decade and works to hold schools accountable and create equitable education. We talk about CRP, recreating the education system, the importance of having black male educators, and much more! Hope you enjoy. 

Welcome back to the Black on Black Education podcast! Today's episode is with Precious Williamson, aka Miss Moody. We had an amazing conversation about what it's like to be a first year educator during these difficult times. We emphasize the importance of supporting our students in the best way possible as we continue through this year and the years to come. Hope you enjoy!

Today's Podcast is with Dr. Shaun Woodly, Speaker, Author, Educator, Motivator and business owner of Teach, Hustle, Inspire.  We have a wide-ranging conversation on how we build a much better Education system for students and teachers across the country.  We dig into breaking the system down to build it back up and how Eduprenuers everywhere are bringing innovations to learning and building young minds. Enjoy the episode. 

Welcome back to the Black on Black Education Podcast! Today's episode is with educator, inspiration, and mentor Dr. Charles Davidson. We sat down to have an amazing conversation surrounding everything education. We spoke about how we can use these dark times to recreate and reimagine what education should look like for black students, and more. This conversation is FULL of gems and interesting aspects that are a must hear. Enjoy!

Today's podcast is with an amazing author, Ms. Anna Nyakana. We discussed the inspiration behind her creation of Niyah Zuri Books, as well as the importance of inclusive literature. We talk about the importance of helping kids love to learn, form their own identities, and much more. Hope you enjoy!

Today’s episode we had a conversation with Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, a poet, activist, and Associate Professor at Teachers College Columbia University. We spoke about Culturally Relevant Care, critical English education, how we should be supporting our black youth as teachers, and much more! Hope you enjoy.

Today’s podcast episode is with Jose Vilson, a speaker, writer, educator, author, and ED of EduColor. We dove deep into a conversation about the many things he’s done in his life, the effects of Covid-19 on education, the racial disruption going on in society today, and more. Hope you enjoy!

Today’s episode is a conversation with Jasmine Newson, a speaker, writer, humanitarian, and founder of Youth See Beyond! We discuss everything mental health, purpose, love, and self care. This is an important conversation to have in general and especially now. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome to Season 2 of the Black on Black Education Podcast! Today’s episode is a conversation with Dr. Davis about everything homeschooling. With all that’s going on right now in the world with coronavirus and students heading back to school, this is an extremely important topic. School is a huge concern right now since students have to learn from behind a screen. We want to make sure students get the best education at home. This is a great conversation, hope you enjoy!

Happy 1 year anniversary to the Black on Black Education podcast! Today's episode we sat down with Dr. Chris Emdin, an amazing educator and scientist. We speak about transforming education within the black community, what building a "super school" looks like, reimagining the education system and incorporating aspects such as hip hop. This is a great, important, and energetic conversation, hope you enjoy!

In today’s episode with Michael & Nita Creekmore we dive into getting. back to school during this unprecedented time brought on by Covid-19.  We talk about the importance of Self-Care to students and teachers and dive into how Michael and Nita want their children to be treated in school.  We dive into some of the ways to create a just and equitable school system and so much more! Enjoy!

In today’s podcast we had an incredible conversation with Ms. Shauna Brown, the CEO and Founder of Teach for the Culture. We spoke about school culture, student and parent involvement, supporting our kids holistically especially during the pandemic, and more. Enjoy!

Today we had an insightful conversation with Monique A. Rochon. We spoke about police in schools, cultural responses to pedagogy, relevance of culture in the classroom, what really needs to happen to be there for students and how to make them feel holistically well. Enjoy!

Today's episode is a conversation with Kali Tambree, an activist researching archival narration and history. We talk about abolition, liberation of schools, supporting black students, teaching truthful history, asking questions in education, and more. Enjoy the conversation!

Today’s episode we sat down with Jasmine Maddox, a recent Education Policy graduate. We spoke about the needs of black students, what educators can do to support the intersections of identities in the classroom, critical race theory, and integrating black culture and music into curriculum.

Today’s episode is with Dara Byrne the assistant provost and dean of undergraduate studies at my alma mater John Jay College. We talked creating community for students, the incredible impact of going to minority serving institutions, and the need for collective action forward.

Today’s episode is a conversation with Chelsea Addison, founder of the Black Education Agenda, Financial Friends Foundation Inc, and author. She is currently a Ph.D. student, after ending her term as the youngest member of a school board in University County. In this episode we talked early intervention, financial capability, the importance of school boards, and her commitment to dismantling poverty.

This weeks episode is a conversation between founder, Evalaurene Jean-Charles (@xevajc) and Diamond Griffin (@missdgunn). We talked about teaching for social justice, early childhood education, what a Black educators union would look like, and why she decides to work in predominantly white schools.

In this weeks conversation we talked to Kashema Hutchinson & Lauren Melendez about their path to higher education, the importance of social emotional learning and the need for an investment in mentorship for students in college but more importantly studnets in the K-12 system.

This weeks conversation is between founder Evalaurene Jean-Charles, guest co-host Jamaal Thomas and guest Delmar Dualeh. We came together to discuss gender roles and their ability to hinder the social-emotional development of Black boys and boys of color. We discuss our personal experience with gender expectations and actions steps toward a future where the education a child receives is not dictated by their gender identity.

This week we had a conversation about the experience of teachers of color in majority white school, lack of communication between teachers and administrators, and the need for increased teacher training. Children deserve teachers that are going to help them capitalize on their gifts. This week we discuss ways to do that.

Today you are going to hear a conversation with Earl Thomason Jr., one of the founding members of Foundation of Freedom. We talk about the need to find creative and innovative ways to increase financial literacy in the black community. Financial freedom gives us greater access to our other freedoms and today’s conversation breaks down why growing economic power needs to be at the forefront of the modern day black liberation movement.

This episode is dedicated to the importance of reading. Founder, Evalaurene Jean-Charles, sat down with Ola Ronke Akinmowo founder of The Free Black Women’s Library had a conversation about reading to learn but also reading for pleasure. There is a book for everyone and we get into how to find that love for reading. We also discuss the need for diverse writers in all classrooms across the country, because we all need to learn “to see the world beyond our own.

Today's conversation is between founder Black on Black Education, Evalaurene Jean-Charles, and Rakim Jenkins, 10th grade US History teacher. We spoke about the need for innovation within the public education system. We also spoke about the need to put students in the driver seat. Allowing them take ownership over their education, arming them with transferable skills for their life after high school. It was an incredible conversation, one of my favorites and I can't wait to hear how you felt about it.

Covid-19 is changing the face of how teachers around the country and their students are dealing with the change in our entire society. We talk about the importance of being a black educator in a majority African American community and creating connections with students and parents. I think you are really going to get a lot out of this conversation and I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Today’s episode is a joint interview with found and co-founder Evalaurene Jean-Charles and Jamaal Thomas. We had a conversation with Micia Mosley founder of the Black Teachers Project about how Covid-19 disproportionately effects black/brown students. We also talked about how to improve education when students finally go back to school.

This conversation is for all the students and teachers who are forcing students to stick to a plan. Reginald Green is a 10 year educator and lawyer that fights for the advancement of the black community. This was an incredible conversation that I think we all can grow from listening to.

This week you’re going to listen to a candid conversation between Evalaurene Jean-Charles, Christopher St. Jean, and Dandre East about masculinity in the Black community. We discuss emotional intelligence and so much more. We laughed and we talked about how its okay to cry. I think you’re really going to enjoy.

This Weeks Episode is with Kian Brown of Everyday Black. We talk about traditional vs non-traditional education and the difference between simply learning for knowledge vs learning for transformation amongst other things. Enjoy the convo!

Happy New Year. This weeks podcast episode is with the Shatoyia Jones the founder and CEO of First Ladies of Poverty Foundation and Ordinary x Influence. She is a diversity and inclusion consultant, social systems educator and entrepreneur, motivational speaker, budding podcast host, philosopher and model. She works to holistically support women of ethnic descent and other under-served communities in their journey to escaping poverty, as well as wealth and community building. On this episode we talk about her why and how implementing these practiced into out conception of education create a world that is truly better for everyone.

On this Episode Evalaurene & Jamaal interview Sharif El-Mekki of the Center for Black Educator Development.  We discuss the importance of Black teachers in the classroom and just how important education is to the transformation of our communities.

On this Episode Evalaurene & Jamaal interview Sharif El-Mekki of the Center for Black Educator Development.  We discuss the importance of Black teachers in the classroom and just how important education is to the transformation of our communities.

This week Evalaurene Jean-Charles spoke with Tim’m West to discuss education advocacy, LGBTQ+ youth in schools, culturally responsive education, and social justice. The conversation was great and gave great insights into where we want to see our schools in the future.

This episode you are gonna hear a conversation between Evalaurene Jean-Charles and Stephanie Stamp as educator who invests her time and energy into students on the margins. We had an insightful conversation and I look forward to getting feedback on your thoughts.

On this episode of the Black on Black Education Podcast we have our second of a two part conversation with Mr. Joseph Roberts. 

On this episode of the Black on Black Education Podcast we have our first of a two part conversation with Mr. Joseph Roberts. He’s a 17 year teacher who currently works as an Alternative School Teacher in the 2nd Best ranked district in all of Alabama.  Mr. Roberts has a passion for teaching that you’ll be able to hear throughout the interview. He loves to inspire a love of learning in his students and he also loves to inspire teachers to become the best versions of themselves. He does the latter via his very entertaining Instagram page that can be found @josephrobertshq

This week you hear a new voice, Black on Black Education’s Youth correspondent, Sonai Clarke, sat down with Evalaurene Jean-Charles our CEO and founder. They had an incredible conversation where Eva gave insight into BOBE and all that has brought her to this work.

This week Evalaurene Jean-Charles sat down with Jaren Forbes a worker in the growing medical cannabis industry. We had an incredible conversation about the history of cannabis, the implications of the war on drugs, and so much more. This conversation is a little different for us but I think your gonna like it.

On this weeks episode of The Black on Black Education Podcast Jamaal Thomas sits down to talk to Coach, Speaker and Author Rahshib Thomas The Chief Leadership Minister at RT Consulting. In a wide ranging conversion Rahshib shares a little about his life and helps people understand some keys to navigating corporate America plus much more.

On this weeks Black on Black Education Evalaurene Jean-Charles talks to Dr. Nikki Joseph’s of Manhattanville College. She brings a unique perspective on what we need to do to transform the education system. We dive into Social & Emotional Learning, the importance of Special Ed, a brilliant concept called Brave Spaces and much more.

Evalaurene Jean-Charles sat down with Ms. Carri Twigg, co-founder of the Culture House production company. As a life long lover of politics we had an incredible conversation about the importance of voting in the black community.

Evalaurene Jean-Charles sat down with Sasha-Gay Trusty, editor and chief of Quaint Revolt Media and discussed the need for art in the black community.

Evalaurene Jean-Charles had a great conversation with Sterling Grimes from the Fellowship of Black Male Educators

Jamaal sat down with Mr.Willams. A man working to prepare young people for their future.

We sat down with Donte Mills an attorney of low defending children of injustices in school.

Black on Black Education sits down with Andre Early Commissioner of The Theodore Young Community Center in Greenburgh, NY. We dive into the role a Community Center plays in developing young minds and bring a community together.

We sat down with the founder and CEO Claudine Miles to discuss the particular challenges for black students navigating the public education system.

The Black on Black Education Team explains what BOBE means to them.