On this episode of the Black on Black education podcast, we hosted a  panel session with 17yr old MJ Hill, Principal Rahh and Shivy Brooks to  discuss the future of learning and education. From our discussion we  covered a multitude of topics such as learning skills to prepare for the  future, the culture of survival over thriving in black and brown  schools, the nuanced relationship between charter, private and public schools and so much more,

On this episode of Black on Black education, we had an amazing conversation with Tarsha Wiggins. Last week we talked about the importance of mental health within the education system and for teachers. This week we talk about the stigma of mental health existing within the Black community. We cover the different ways our community deflect talking about or addressing mental health and how much damage it creates. We discuss how the Black community as a whole need therapy geared towards our needs because we experience direct, vicarious and generational trauma. Tarsha proceeds to explain what Trap Therapy is and how this approach has transformative results among our people especially among our youth.

On this episode of the Black on Black education podcast, we had a insanely therapeutic and deep conversation with Matea Washington.  Mental health has been a rising topic in recent years and as teachers/professionals we often don't prioritize our mental health. Matea Washington drives our discussion into the culture of the education system that ignores the mental health of teacher while creating toxic working environments.  However, she takes it a step further and discusses how unresolved lifelong/childhood trauma within the teacher manifests itself while in the classroom which harms them and the students. Form there, Washington tells her story around her battle with addiction and speaks life into those struggling with addiction or other types of strongholds. 

On this episode of the Black on Black education podcast, we sat down and  had a amazing conversation with Channing White. Centered around the  failures of the education system, we discussed how schools can be a  detrimental and dehumanizing environment for teachers and students. Furthermore, White suggests a series of changes or steps that could be taken  to reverse or mediate the harm such as humanizing students, eliminating  toxic expectations and creating healthy relationships that affirm and empower them both.

We so love doing this podcast because of the broad range of topics and being able to talk with some old friends again. On this episode we sit down with Claudine, Kimberlie and Naraffy of Restore More. This episode focuses on the Restore More's journey in teacher entrepreneurship and organizational building. They bring a focus on the use of restorative practices along with it's benefits for black students such as elevating their voice and providing non-punitive school responses. Lastly, we talk about the value of self-care among teachers and discuss many ways you can engage in self-care within the workplace and outside of it.

On this episode of the Black on Black education podcast, we met with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah of Identity Talk to discuss student centered learning and it's impacts on student's educational journey. We dive into the unfair standards and pressure placed on teachers throughout the nation, the attack on teaching race/CRT, and the need for black teachers within  the school system.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss the difficulty teachers have in building relationships with students and how important school culture is in overcoming this challenge. We dive deep into the concept of trauma-informed practices and how understanding what students have been through can set the table for understanding the best way to approach helping them to love learning. 

This powerful conversation goes into the amazing work Noemi has done turning around schools and how she helps school leaders to do just that. We dive into what it takes to be an effective school leader and how they can best serve their school communities courageously. 

We so love doing this podcast because of the broad range of opinions and perspectives we can dive into. On this episode we sit down with Lovie Manning of Parenting While Black. Lovie brings a focus on Conscious Parenting while providing Anti-Racist Parent Education Resources. We dive into ways to ensure our students feel seen and heard in their educational experiences. We talk about empowering parents to choose the best schools for their children and so much more. 

This episode was a family affair! We sat down with Kids for Culture's sisters and business partners Kristen O'Meally & Lamia  Haley. They shared the incredibly inspiring story of how an instagram hashtag helped them find their way to getting their products into the world's largest retailer. We discussed the importance of young people understanding different cultures as well as the importance of affirmations in helping to create a healthy self-image.