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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the charge of Black education outside of the classroom. We were lucky enough to have Dr. T. Gertrude Jenkins join us to talk about her experience providing extra-curricular education and her scholarship on the creation of Black Liberatory Educational Subversive spaces. We highlight the need for Black-centered spaces in predominantly white institutions and reflects on the significance of community engagement and scholarship in fostering Black joy and identity.Scholarship:Follow Dr. Jenkins on Instagram @your_favorite_damn_teacherJoin Dissertating While Black @DissertatingWhileBlackFind out more about Making Us Matter @MakingUsMatter or at https://makingusmatter.com/Support the showThis is difficult work that we're doing, and even though we can't always be with you to bear witness, trust us, we know... Welcome home!
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