We all play a unique and instrumental role in the equitable revival.Tyson Rose is an educator with an impeccable ability to directly inspire students through his optimistic and supportive message.His accomplishments include working as an environmental engineer and working in higher education as an Upward Bound director and a social justice facilitator.In this conversation, we look at Cape Verdean culture,explore how oppressive structures can unify the masses,and assess what makes a bridge program successful

 

Show Notes:

 

• How Tyson is navigating these tumultuous times, both personally and professionally
• What does it mean to be a Cape Verdean American?
• Why are the brightest Cape Verdean thinkers and writers not as well known?
• How to re-connect and stay linked to your ancestral roots
• An exploration into New Bedford, Ma with its ethnic diversity and working class culture 
• The intersection of Cape Verdean culture and Blackness
• How Jabreel Khazan, part of the Greensboro 4, directly impacted Tyson 
• What is "Upward Bound" and how does it help disenfranchised people?
• How shared structural experiences unite people across race and culture
• The educational value of Hip-hop, and how Tyson and Amer have advanced this movement
• The value of mentorship and direct interactions with young people
• How to navigate the contemporary challenges in higher education
• Is assimilation necessary to thrive in America?
• Why bridge programs often act more as a dock than a complete bridge
• Details into his current focus of supporting and equipping students to reach their desired positions
• What can educators do to level up their inclusive educational game?
• Why we need to be okay with the messiness of life
• Why reactions are a constrained response to something else
• Are we teaching others that material success is the end goal? Is that helpful?
• Why dialog is superior to debate in this field of study

Connect with Tyson Rose:

 

University of Hartford Directory | Tyson Rose

 

LinkedIn | Tyson Rose

Connect with Amer and The Eclectic Inclusion Podcast:

 

Website | amerfahmed.com

 

Instagram | @dramerfahmed

 

Twitter | @dramerfahmed

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