The Resistance: An Underground Educators Podcast

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...

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...

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 commun...

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 r...

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 damag...

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 creat...

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...

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 s...

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 par...

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 importa...

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 iss...

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!