Social Dynamics and Black Culture: How to Effectively Reach and Teach Black Students
In my role as a Black counselor in an educational setting, I am tasked with the unspoken responsibility of “handling” Black children.
Black Voices
Juneteenth Reading List: 9 Books for Kids and Teens
These recently-released books can help students learn more about the history of Juneteenth and the lived realities of Black people in America, both past and present.
Becoming Black: Reconciling Race Relations as an Afro-Caribbean Educator
As a Caribbean immigrant educator, I have had to adapt to the United States in several ways—racially, socially, and academically.
20 Books to Read for Black History Month and Beyond
Incorporate Black history and Black creators in the classroom all year round with the help of these books.
10 Books to Share with Students During Black History Month
These books honour and celebrate Black culture and experiences. Share them with students not only during the month of February, but all year round.
A Seat at the Table: Equality in the Classroom
We may believe we are creating inclusive, “multicultural” teaching environments, all while being completely unaware of the systemic racism that still impacts our students.
Talking to Young Students About George Floyd
I search, “Talking to children about racialized violence.” I know experts say children are never too young to talk about race, but none of them have a lesson plan for me.
LGBTQ+ Refugees in Canada
The persistence of violence against LGBTQ+ people in countries where homosexuality is legal remains worrisome and creates a refugee situation that is not that easy to prove.
Black History Month
Learning about Black History is much more than slavery and civil rights. It’s also about celebrating the achievements of many Black Canadians.
Black History: More Than Slavery and Civil Rights
Teaching Black history well means telling the story properly. This requires creatively engaging with the past and present.