<p>My dad, Gilgamesh, taught me how to love chess, but even more importantly how to love possibility. </p>

My dad, Gilgamesh, taught me how to love chess, but even more importantly how to love possibility.

Black Teacher Shorts: My dad, chess, and the constellation of possibility.

Abdel Shakur is a writer and teacher concerned with telling the stories of Black teachers. A Catalyst Chicago Classroom Story Slam winner and a 17 year veteran in the classroom, Abdel and his guests reflect on the power of Black folks engaged in the teaching art.

Holler at me @abdelshakur.bsky.social

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Abdel Shakur is a writer and teacher concerned with telling the stories of Black teachers. A Catalyst Chicago Classroom Story Slam winner and a 17 year veteran in the classroom, Abdel and his guests reflect on the power of Black folks engaged in the teaching art. Holler at me @abdelshakur.bsky.social

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Black Teacher Shorts: My dad, chess, and the constellation of possibility.

Black Teacher Shorts: My dad, chess, and the constellation of possibility.