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In this episode of "Teachers are Black People Too", Albert Fong speaks with English department head Ayanna Toney-West about how many Black adult role models she's had as an adolescent, and facing racism as a middle school student. She then talks about what it's like to be the only Black/racialized person at the leadership table. In a new segment: "How tired are you?", Ms Toney-West talks about a specific "microaggression" she detests. Finally, they conclude on what she would like to do moving forward to combat anti-Black racism. In the epilogue, Albert reflects on his experience with Black women's hair.
Episode was recorded on June 30th, 2020.
In this episode of "Teachers are Black People Too", Albert Fong speaks with English department head Ayanna Toney-West about how many Black adult role models she's had as an adolescent, and facing racism as a middle school student. She then talks about what it's like to be the only Black/racialized person at the leadership table. In a new segment: "How tired are you?", Ms Toney-West talks about a specific "microaggression" she detests. Finally, they conclude on what she would like to do moving forward to combat anti-Black racism. In the epilogue, Albert reflects on his experience with Black women's hair.
Episode was recorded on June 30th, 2020.