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In honor of Women's History Month, join David as he sits down with two extraordinary educators: Zakiyyah Ali, a former New York master Social Studies teacher and EdD student at Howard University, and Stacey Gibson, an educator, and featured TED Speaker.

Our conversation delves deeply into education today, starting with a robust discussion on James Baldwin's timeless 1963 piece, "A Talk to Teachers." Together, we explore living up to Baldwin's call to action amidst the backlash against educators today, and how, in this era, educators can stay rooted in teaching the truth. We also examine the burgeoning trend of homeschooling in the African American community and ponder the future of education as a whole.

Additionally, we tackle other important issues including the plummeting numbers of black educators as a result of Brown v. Board in 1954; the triple pandemic of Covid, mental health, and racial violence; teacher wellness, and the unique challenges black women face in our educational system. Our discussion is both provocative and multifaceted, offering insights into the complexities of modern education not often discussed with such clarity and insight. Don't miss out on this rich and enlightening episode!

If you would like to contact our guests you can follow Zakiyyah Ali on Instagram @doitgurl or email her directly at zakiyyahali@icloud.com, and you can email Stacey Gibson at Transformthecollective.com or through her website at www.transformthecollective.com.

Resources/Articles mentioned in the episode:
“A Talk to Teachers” by James Baldwin
"65 Years After ‘Brown v.. Board’ Where are all the Black Teachers"
PBL World 2022 - Dr. Lisa Delpit's Keynote Address

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