Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools is an examination of the experiences of black girls across the country whose intricate lives are misunderstood, highly judged “by teachers, administrators, and the justice system “and degraded by the very institutions charged with helping them flourish. In her book, Morris shows how, despite obstacles, stigmas, stereotypes, and despair, black girls still find ways to breathe remarkable dignity into their lives in classrooms, juvenile facilities, and beyond.

Featuring:

Dr. Monique W. Morris

Credits:

Making Contact Producer: Anita Johnson

Staff Producers: Anita Johnson, Monica Lopez, Salima Hamirani

Executive Director: Lisa Rudman

Audience Engagement Manager: Sabine Blaizin

Development Associate: Vera Tykulsker

Thank You’s and Credits: Monique W. Morris, Ph.D

Music Credits:

Show opener: Quiet Orchestra – My Friend

Show close: Blue Dot Sessions – Grand Caravan

For More information:

https://www.moniquewmorris.me/

https://www.law.georgetown.edu/poverty-inequality-center/project-on-marginalized-girls/trauma-informed-learning-network/

https://thenewpress.com/books/pushout

https://nwlc.org/resources/stopping-school-pushout-overview-and-key-findings/

https://www.law.georgetown.edu/poverty-inequality-center/

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