Blacktivism In the Academy

We continue the story of the Great Eight as we learn how they are passing the baton and giving support to the next generation of Black women scholars. Idalia Wilmoth, the first recipient of the Great Eight Scholarship, joins us to speak on her experience.

Guest(s) - Idalia Wilmoth, Nadrea Njoku PhD.

To learn more and contribute to the Great Eight Scholarship, visit: education.iupui.edu/ways-to-support/ways-to-give/great-eight-scholarship.html

Get your life and keep up with future projects at: www.blackgirloncampus.com/

Get your style together with Idalia by following her: @PrettyAuthenticated

In 2016 eight Black women made history as the largest group of Black women to earn their PhDs together at IU's school of Education. We hear from the Great Eight as they share their experiences and discuss what it could look like for institutions to support Black women.

To learn more and contribute to the Great Eight Scholarship, visit: education.iupui.edu/ways-to-support/ways-to-give/great-eight-scholarship.html

Guests - Jasmine Haywood, Demetrees Hutchins, Johari Shuck, Jada Phelps, Tiffany Kyser, Shannon McCullough, Nadrea Njoku, Juhanna Rogers

EDIT - An earlier version of this episode misattributed the voice of one of our guests

Season two of Blacktivism in the Academy is premiering on April 29!

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See you in season 2!

E, a scholar who works to destabilize the neo-colonial space and project of the academy, joins J.T. to talk about what types of knowledge are valued in higher education. We dive into the notions of ancestral knowledge and wisdom, how the academy may fail to recognize them, and why Big Momma would say to all the PhDs out there, "You don't know nothing!".

We're joined by the talented trio of Reggie Blockett, Leonard Taylor and Steve Mobley Jr. for a conversation about queerness in the academy. We talked about the legibility of queer folx and whose gaze and experience are normalized when queer visibility is even questioned.

Dr. Tomika Ferguson shares her experience as an all-American athlete, her path to her research, and the creation of BASC, the Black Athlete Sister Circle. We dive into the paradox of being hyper visible on the field, yet overlooked in the classroom. We also talk about black athletes being such a force for social and political change and having the responsibility to advocate and protest foisted on them. Whether you play, watch, or are completely out of the loop, chances are improving equity and dismantling racism in your athletics program will have far-reaching effects.

• If you want more information about the BASC framework, email Dr. Ferguson at [email protected]

Dr. Subini Annamma and Dr. David Stoval talk to us about their research and the school-prison nexus. If you want to understand how our current systems are criminalizing students and what you can do to combat that, keep listening.

Megan Segoshi and OiYan Poon join the conversation to share their experience and research when it comes to combating racism in higher education. We talk about racism-conscious admissions, attitudes towards affirmative action, and what a future of solidarity and racial justice looks like.

Guest(s) - Dr. Megan Segoshi & Dr. OiYan Poon

Action:

• Vote "yes" on prop 16 in California
• Demand action against anti-black racism on your campus
• Use your influence to advocate for racial equity for Indigenous folx, Latinx folx, Asians and Pacific Islanders, and Black folx when making any admin decisions.

Jessica Harris and Jasmine Haywood joined DREAM Collective members Nate and Jennifer to discuss past research, personal experiences with multiraciality & Afrolatinidad, and how white supremacy aims to enforce a racial hierarchy.

Contributors - Nate Williams and Jennifer Hernandez

Visit LuminaFoundation.org to learn more about Dr. Haywood's work.

Dr. Harris is currently researching the intersections of race, gender, and campus sexual assault.

Music in this episode:

Nana Kwabena - Six Feet Under

Nana Kwabena - Aviated

Brothers Records - Easy Trip Trap

Eavesdrop on a conversation between Dr. View, a new generation scholar activist with an artful understanding of how to use hip hop to educate, and Gloria Ladson-Billings, the highly exalted, highly experienced educator who has been the torchbearer for culturally competent pedagogy.

Guests:

Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings

Dr. Stevie Johnson AKA Dr. View