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Developing My Own Critical Consciousness: Q&A with Assistant Professor Tia Madkins
Feb. 16, 2023
As part of a storytelling series celebrating Black History Month, we welcomed our community members to share their stories to inspire others and encourage open, thought-provoking dialogue. We sat down with Dr. Tia C. Madkins, assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, to tell us more about…
Allowing Myself to Push Past the Growing Pains: Q&A with Undergraduate Student Isabel Bellard
Feb. 16, 2023
As part of a storytelling series celebrating Black History Month, we welcomed our community members to share their stories to inspire others and encourage open thought-provoking dialogue. Undergraduate student Isabel Bellard spoke with us about her background and educational journey. Isabel is from East Houston and is a sophomore youth…
The Power of Intentionality and Passion for Generating Knowledge: Q&A with Professor Keffrelyn Brown
Feb. 15, 2023
As part of a storytelling series celebrating Black History Month, we welcomed our community members to share their stories to inspire others and encourage open, thought-provoking dialogue. We sat down with Distinguished Teaching Professor Dr. Keffrelyn Brown to share more about her educational journey, research and what this month…
Cokley and Awad: Race and Gender Shouldn’t Loom So Large Over Supreme Court Nominee’s Senate Hearings
Mar. 25, 2022
Kevin Cokley: Some Police Automatically Fear Black Men. De-Escalation Training Won't Solve That
Apr. 23, 2021
How Racism and White Supremacy Impact Children’s Early Schooling
Nov. 18, 2020
Jennifer Keys Adair is no stranger to discussing race and education. Her research and teaching interests focus on how racism and white supremacy impact children’s early schooling experiences. Adair is an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Adair’s forthcoming book, Segregation by Experience: Agency, Racism and Early…
Kevin Cokley: Trump’s Tepid Disavowal of White Supremacy Says a Lot
Oct. 07, 2020
Richard Reddick: We Can’t Breathe at Work, Either
Jun. 19, 2020
Awad and Cokley on Talking about Racism with Your Children
Jun. 10, 2020
ELP Graduate Student Lebon James's Letter to His Younger Self
Jun. 06, 2020

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