Learning in a Burning House

05/10/2025 35 min Temporada 2 Episodio 3
Learning in a Burning House

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Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into the legacy of Assata Shakur, discussing her impact on Black joy and excellence. We explore the challenges faced in education, particularly regarding ethnic studies and social justice curricula, amidst rising political scrutiny. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community advocacy and collective action in resisting educational oppression and fostering inclusive learning environments.Scholarship: "Remembering an Apocalyptic Education: Revealing Life Beneath the Waves of Black Being" by Dr. Tiffani Marie and Dr. Kenjus Watson https://www.rootworkjournal.org/marie-watsonApocalyptic Education by Dr. Kenjus Watson and Dr. Tiffani Marie https://www.apocalypticeducation.org/cultureSupport 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!