Freedom Friday

Reflecting on Black American's Political Strategy In this episode of Freedom Friday, hosts Chris Stewart, Sharif El-Mekki, and Ismael Jimenez discuss whether Black folks should reevaluate their political strategy in relation to the Democratic Party, and possibly consider third party candidates. They analyze the education platforms of different parties, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses....

We know the importance of reading and the impact literacy has on a child's life trajectory, so what do we do about the fact that a majority of states are using weak teacher reading licensing tests? Equipping Teachers to Empower Literate Students According to a study by the National Council on Teacher Quality, states overwhelmingly demonstrate a reliance on weak elementary teacher reading licensure...

An Educator's Guide to the Middle East Conflict, Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism In this episode of Freedom Friday, Chris, Sharif and Ismael have an enlightening discussion about the current events in the Middle East and the importance of teaching students about the historical context - as well as addressing rampant Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism. The episode highlights the need for a robust unders...