Black Women Be Knowing
A podcast for Black women teaching in the 'burbs and the rest of y'all, too!
We’re diving deep into the experiences, truths, and magic that no one else gets but us. Tune in as we unpack it all—unfiltered, unapologetic, and undeniably US.
Black Women Be Knowing
Of Course...
What do we bring with us as adults working in predominantly white suburban institutions, when we spent our formative adolescent years in such similar environments? In today's episode, we reflect on our own high school years and how those experiences shaped, not only our adolescence, but our ongoing work as educators. We offer a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of educating the next generation in spaces where we once felt isolated. From navigating microaggressions and cultural dissonance to developing resilience and self-advocacy, we share personal stories and insights on how our high school selves inform the Black women educators we are today. Join us for a conversation about the impact of these environments on both personal and professional growth.
Check out the scholarship we discuss in this episode:
Signithia Fordham's “Those Loud Black Girls”: (Black) Women, Silence, and Gender “Passing” in the Academy. https://doi.org/10.1525/aeq.1993.24.1.05x1736t
Joy L. Lei's "(Un)Necessary Toughness?: Those "Loud Black Girls" and Those "Quiet Asian Boys" https://doi.org/10.1525/aeq.2003.34.2.158
This is difficult work that we're doing, and even though we can't always be with you to bear witness, trust us, we know... Welcome home!
