Welcome to The Liberation Lab©️ Podcast, insights and interviews for the disruptive educator. I’m your host, Bobby Morgan - speaker, principal, consultant, and lifelong disruptor committed to building schools that center justice, genius, and belonging.

In this conversation, Bobby and Akil Parker discuss the importance of developing a positive math identity for Black and Brown youth. They highlight the negative beliefs and stereotypes that often surround math and how it affects students' perception of their own abilities. They emphasize the need for educators to understand and appreciate the cultural backgrounds of their students and to provide examples of Black mathematicians throughout history. They also discuss the importance of connecting math to real-life situations and teaching students the practical applications of mathematical concepts. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the qualities and mindset of a mathematician and how educators can foster these qualities in their students.their students' cultural backgrounds and

In this episode, I’m honored to host Akil Parker. Akil Parker founded All This Math, an educational services company aiming to improve the relationship between mathematics and the Black Community. He is a veteran high school math teacher and adjunct professor at Cheyney University. He has created multiple resources (YouTube channel, math tutoring, resource guidebook for parents, etc.) to increase math confidence and math proficiency in the community.

Connect with Akil:

Instagram: @allthismath

Facebook: @allthismath

TikTok: @allthismath