2 episodes
Bl-Academically Speaking Monique Power
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- Education
Join the host of Bl-Academically Speaking as she shares her personal journey towards becoming an anti-racist educator and commitment to serving her Black students . She also provides invaluable insights, practical resources, and effective strategies to empower educators in fostering inclusivity and equity within their own classrooms.
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Navigating Conversations about Race in the Classroom
In this episode we take a deep dive into understanding why educators become hesitant and uncomfortable discussing race and racism in a classroom setting. Monique provides some invaluable insights on: Ways to overcome the discomfort educators may be feeling.Why it is important to discuss race and racism in the classroom.Practical strategies teachers can employ when introducing this topic. In this episode Monique references the book Promoting Racial Literacy in Schools by Dr. How...
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Where do we Begin?
In this first episode, Monique Power provides a comprehensive introduction, delving into her background as an educator and equity consultant. She carefully articulates her journey in education and the rationale behind launching the Bl-Academically Speaking Podcast, establishing a clear direction and purpose for the initiative. Monique actively encourages listener engagement, fostering a dynamic two-way conversation that shapes the content and direction of subsequent episodes based on audience...