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Blessed by the best to have two more publications coming out soon: Article Title Leveraging Tokenism or “Pulling up the Ladder”: Phenomenology of Black faculty/student experiences at HWCUs Article DOI 10.1080/0161956X.2024.2331937 Journal Title Peabody Journal of Education Article Title Cultural Mistrust: Comparing Black student and faculty experiences at HBCUs and HWCUs Article DOI 10.1080/0161956X.2024.2331932 Journal Title Peabody Journal of Education

My friend, Felecia, Russell, EdD’s book, Amplifying Black Undocumented Student Voices in Higher Education is available to pre order today. This book unveils the deeply woven stories of Black undocumented students in higher education, and provides a profound and timely exploration of resilience, identity, and educational excellence. It brilliantly captures the nuances and challenges Black undocumented students face, illuminating their journeys with empathy and insight. This is a must-read for educators, policymakers, and anyone invested in understanding the complex intersectionality of race and immigration in the U.S. educational landscape. An eye-opening account, it prompts us to reflect, advocate, and champion inclusivity and justice for all students. Amplifying Black Undocumented Student Voices in Higher Education is set to be released by Routledge on Monday, April 15, 2024, but is already available for pre-order. Please support Felecia by pre ordering this book, also, here is a 20% discount code (EFLY01)to use at check-out. You won’t be disappointed. https://lnkd.in/gbeknd6Z

Are you resting and taking care, LP Fam? We sure are! This week we’re excited to share a passage from issue three of the magazine produced by The Black School, a Black-Centered experimental art school co-founded by former LP alumni Joseph Cuillier (2017 Create Change AiR) and Shani Peters (2013 Create Change AiR). Based in New Orleans, The Black School teaches POC and POC-ally students to become agents of change in their communities through art and design education and programming based on radical African diasporic histories, prioritizing local community needs. Learn & Discover: Today’s passage was written by TBS Design Apprentice, August Green. It’s all about acknowledging our individual and shared humanity despite the capitalist systems that work to divide us and keep us in survival mode: “depending on where and when you are born there are forces that will try to coerce you to learn how to be like them…when you open your eyes and see light. when your ears erupt in sound. when you feel the chill of filtered air or the cool water of a birthing pool. when you are born - the only lesson the land and the stretch of time want to teach you is how to be alive. land and sky and infinity will ask to claim you as one of their living. land and sky and infinity are so happy the moment you are born and they want nothing more than you.” (pg. 21) Think & Reflect: What rituals help you resist the impact of capitalism and instead reconnect to your humanity?

Honored to see my #thesis in Millersville University of Pennsylvania's online repository. "How to NOT Kill a Mockingbird : change Black representation in the ELA canon" was a very personal work that I hope will encourage #teachers and #schooladministrators to reflect on their classroom #literature and #curriculumdesign . Abstract: Canonical texts used in ELA classrooms often support a stereotypical view of Blackness. One such work is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960). I researched peer-reviewed literature surrounding To Kill a Mockingbird. My findings indicated that the novel is heavily criticized for reinforcing the deficit Black narrative while supporting a White supremist ideology. Drawing on an analysis of peer-reviewed articles, my own experience as a student and secondary education practitioner, and a review of the curriculum presented in four Pennsylvania school districts, I discovered that an exclusively deficit narrative is damaging to all students but is particularly damaging to Black students. I identify five negative consequences that can occur: a negative self-image on the part of Black students; the devaluation of Black (male) lives; the perpetuation of a distorted Eurocentric historical narrative; the enabling of anti-Blackness and the intrinsic reinforcement of White supremacy. I then examine To Kill a Mockingbird in the lens of criteria espoused by the “DuVernay Test” (Tucker-Smith, 2022), which assesses Black representation in the film industry and found that the novel fails on all levels while it can facilitate the negative outcomes previously identified. I counter these negative outcomes by identifying asset-framing practices utilized in Black schools and historically Black colleges and universities which can be implemented at the PK-12 levels. I conclude by encouraging educators to refrain from teaching To Kill a Mockingbird or to approach the novel from a Black-affirming perspective. #blackhistorymonth2024 #blackeducators #blackhistorymonth #educatorcommunity #educationforall #educationalleadership #blackteachers

📚 "Uprooted" Explores How University Expansion and Eminent Domain Led to Black Land Loss 🌱 🔍 In this eye-opening article, we delve into the complicated issue of university expansion and its consequences on black landowners. ✊🏿 Eminent domain, a legal power often used to acquire private property for public use, has disproportionately affected black communities. Authoritative accounts reveal how this tool has contributed to the loss of land ownership among African Americans. 💔 As universities expand, they often acquire nearby land to accommodate their growth. In the process, historically black neighborhoods are disrupted, and residents face displacement and the loss of their ancestral properties. ⚖️ Examining this troubling trend, "Uprooted" sheds light on the systemic injustices perpetuated by the intersection of university expansion and eminent domain. 🌍 The article encourages readers to become aware of the far-reaching consequences these actions have on marginalized communities and to strive for equitable solutions. 💡 By highlighting this issue, "Uprooted" seeks to inspire change and ignite discussions around social justice, land ownership, and the need for inclusive urban development. 🌟 Join the conversation, empower yourself with knowledge, and work towards a fairer and more just society. Together, we can help ensure that all individuals, regardless of race, have secure ownership of their land and homes. 👉 Read the full article to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of university expansion and eminent domain on black land loss. Let's build a future where everyone's rights to their ancestral land are respected and protected. Link:https://buff.ly/3NEiAfC