Hosted by Sharif El-Mekki, Ed Post, Chris Stewart · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 28 episodes
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Brightbeam CEO, Chris "Citizen" Stewart and Sharif El-Mekki, CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development bring you an hour closer to freedom every week as we fight to better educate our children.
Sharif El-Mekki, Ed Post, Chris Stewart hosts Freedom Friday, a education show with 28 episodes published.
Comrade Chris and Ismael Jimenez discuss the evolving role of teachers as activists in the face of increasing educational regulations. They explore the importance of networking among educators, the need for accessible re
Chris, Sharif and Ish cover the implications of recent lawsuits that threaten educational initiatives and funding for Black individuals, emphasizing the need for collective action and strategic planning to combat these c
Chris Stewart and Sharif El-Mekki discuss implore us to think critically about public schools in the United States. They share insights from their visits to Montessori schools, highlighting the benefits of student-center
Chris, Ish, and Sharif discuss the case of hip hop mogul P. Diddy, exploring the implications for the music industry and its impact on youth culture. They delve into the darker aspects of the industry, discussing corrupt
Chris, Ish, and Sharif discuss the issue of school shootings in the United States. They explore the cultural and societal factors that contribute to these incidents, including gun culture, access to firearms, mental heal
Conscious Lee, an educator and social media influencer, discusses his journey in education and the power of using social media platforms to educate a wider audience. He shares how his love for education began in the clas
Dr. Charles Cole III tells us about his insightful report, 'Oakland 2023 24: Proficiency Over Pageantry.' They address the significant disconnect between grades and actual proficiency levels among students, with a partic
Let's explore the essential elements of a great school and why everything from safety and cultural inclusivity, to overall educational design are so important, Chris and Sharif delve into the impact of school policies on
Brightbeam CEO, Chris "Citizen" Stewart and Ismael Jimenez, Director of Social Studies Curriculum for the School District of Philadelphia, explore the importance of high-quality curriculum in education. The conversation
Malcolm X was born 99 years ago last weekend. In this powerful conversation, Ish, Sharif, and Chris delve into his multi-faceted legacy, debunking myths, and exploring his enduring influence on black thought, activism, a
Chris, Ismael, and Sharif are here to talk all things teachers and teaching. The guys debunk myths and discuss the challenges and realities of the profession. This episode highlights the lack of preparation provided by t
The culture wars in education continue to rage, but Chris and Sharif are here to break down what we should actually be focusing on when it comes to setting up the next generation for academic success. In this episode of
Chris, Sharif, and Ismael explore the historical roots and evolution of public education in the United States. They discuss the origins of public education, racist foundations of educational psychology and the impact of
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is currently under attack. Chris, Sharif, and Ismael break down DEI, its origins in corporate culture, and why those on the right are so focused on attacking it. The guys examine th
Takeaways COINTELPRO was a covert and often illegal program initiated by the FBI in 1956 and officially ended in 1971. It targeted civil rights organizations, Black Power movements, communist and socialist organizations,
Chris, Sharif, and Ismael discuss the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on education, especially in the context of black education. They highlight the need for proper training and development for educators
The conversation discusses an indictment of America and the role of education in understanding the true history of the country. It emphasizes the need to hold people accountable and focus on political power. The conversa
Stokley Williams, best known simply as "Stokley" is a Grammy-nominated, billboard chart-topping artist who keeps his tie to the culture strong, embracing the spirit of "Sankofa" or looking back to the past as we move to
Summary What is the significance of the American presidency to the Black community? What about to our society as a whole? Let's explore the delusion of revering presidents and the need for truth-telling in education. As
It's time to reimagine what a powerful Black future will look like. Chris and Ismael delve into the importance of Afro-futurism as well as the role of Afro-pessimism in understanding our current situation. The conversati
Sharif El-Mekki
Co-Founder and CEO · Center for Black Educator Development
1 appearance on this show
Sharif El-Mekki
Co-Founder and CEO · The Center for Black Educator Development
1 appearance on this show
Chris
Pastor · unknown
3 appearances on this show
ish
1 appearance on this show
Sharif
President of AIR and Head of Student-Centered Wellness Initiatives · Summit International School
3 appearances on this show
Ismael
JG Signature Team
2 appearances on this show
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