Honoring Barbara Rose Johns: Student leader in Farmville, VA.
In this episode we discuss the historical background of Barbara Rose John’s leadership of a student walk out in Farmville, VA in 1951, at a time where segregation divided the nation. I give details on how I taught about Barbara Johns in my US and African American History classrooms, why you should incorporate her into your social studies curriculum and the lessons we can learn from her leadership.
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Chat with Activist Zyahna Bryant
This special episode is from a collaborative webinar with UVA student organizer and activist Zyahna Bryant. In this episode we discuss dismantling systemic racism and how to take anti-racist action in our lives. We also hear questions from students regarding the current state of our nation.
Deana Forbes (known as Miss Forbes in the education world) is a mother, teacher, coach and entrepreneur. Her testimony of going from a D1 track star to full time mother has inspired many. As a master social studies teacher in the Northern Virginia area, Deana has found a passion for teaching honest and hard Black history in a way that engages students. Join real conversations related to Black history, engaging pedagogy, and tips for turning your classroom into one that celebrates Black achievement and joy.
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