UNtenurED

Episode 2 ~ Dawnavyn M. James aka Queen of the Professor Drip!

Our 2nd convo, but first virtually and shout out to "firsts", is with Dawnavyn M. James of Buffalo, NY ( originally from Kansas City ;) ). Listen in to our cozy convo about her published book "Beyond February", being an "angry black women", teaching black history ALL, yes ALL, year long, her "hype song", targets BIG Black History month boo boo and MORE!

We are MORE than a bookstore and are excited to share with you how and WHY it's ESSENTIAL to go BEYOND February.

Episode 1 ~ Mr. Woodson aka The Dancing Dean!

Our first convo is with Mr. Shakoor Woodson of Philly, PA and we discuss everything from Coach Prime, to Sza, to how "they" hate on young, dope, fly, black, male educators.

We touch on one of his favorite books, his educator fit and his "clap back" to stereotypical comments as he reflects on his journey in education to date.

We are MORE than a bookstore and are excited to share these cozy convos with our community!

Welcome to Our Bookseum Podcast — a bold space for teachers, principals, and education leaders to speak their truth, UNapologetically, 24/7. In every episode, we spotlight voices from across the U.S., unpack the realities of being Black and Brown in education, and set the tone with the full-length original poem by Fanta Ballo, written to capture the heart of our mission.

This is UNtenured — because in our house, speaking your truth can NEVER go left… because it's your RIGHT. Tune in for three micro-segments that keep the convo real and raw:

• “Oh Hell No” – moments that make you say exactly that.
• “Deuces” – departures from the norm we need to call out.
• “They Say… You Say” – clap back with perspective and truth.

Subscribe, listen, and tell a friend to tell a friend — because in our house, your voice matters. Stay blessed & speak YOUR truth.