WE ARE HERE!: a Literary Space for Black Boys and Young Black Men
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WE ARE HERE!: a Literary Space for Black Boys and Young Black Men
The mission of WE ARE HERE is to increase the appreciation and self-efficacy for literacy among Black boys and young men so they embody the type of self-belief and motivation to expand their perspectives about personal, educational, and career aspirations.
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18 episodi
We Are Here Lit!: with Dawud Anyabwile, Award-Winning Artist & Illustrator
Dawud Anyabwile is a renowned comic book artist and illustrator known for his dynamic and culturally resonant work. With a distinctive style that blen...
From the Pitch to the Pages: Channing Chasten:'s Journey to Inspire Young Minds
Channing Chasten, a professional footballer, shared his love for reading and how his mother encouraged him. He discussed his journey as a multisport a...
Black Music Month with special guest Bakari Kitwana
Knowledge Reigns Supreme
Join us this Black Music Month with special guest Bakari Kitwana and let's talk about 'Leveraging MC Dreams Towards Lit...
We Are Here Lit! Interviews Author & Researcher Dr. Alfred Tatum
Join us as we talk about his latest publication: Teaching Black Boys in the Elementary Grades: Advanced Disciplinary Reading and Writing to Secure The...
Author & Educator Desmond Williams
The Burning House: Educating Black Boys in Modern America by Desmond Williams
Join us as we speak to Educator & Author Desm...
We Are Here Lit! interviews Award-Winning Author Carole Boston Weatherford in honor of Women's History Month!
We will celebrate her space in children's literature as an author who has given voice to Black historical people and places for all to learn. We also...
We Are Here Lit! interviews Dr Nathaniel Bryan
Join We Are Here Lit! as we talk to Dr. Nathaniel Bryan and his new book Toward a BlackBoyCrit Pedagogy: Black Boys, Male Teachers, and Early Childhoo...
Dr Guy A. Sims
Dr. Guy Sims, Philly native, co-creator of the critically acclaimed Brotherman comics books takes time to share his story with us! He is a frequent c...
Just Us Book Publishers Cheryl & Wade Hudson!
Publishers Cheryl and Wade Hudson, of Just Us Books, will discuss their critically acclaimed new releases 'Recognize' and 'Defiant' and also talk abo...
Scholar-Athlete James to interview Track Olympian and Businessman Kenny Selmon
Join us as We Are Here Lit! invites guest interviewer Middle School Scholar-Athlete James to interview Track Olympian and Businessman Kenny Selmon abo...
ILoveBooks.Org's Jonathan Beatty
Join us as we talk to Jonathan Beatty, author of the Newsweek opinion piece The Challenge of Defeating Illiteracy in America and Founder of I Love Boo...
Ray Anthony Shepard
We Are Here Lit! shares our interview with acclaimed Author, Historian, and Educator Ray Anthony Shepard.
An insightful journey, Mr. She...
R.E.A.D. Books With Joziah!
Please spend some time with We Are Here: A Literary Spacy For Black Boys and Young Black Men as we talk to Joziah about reading and making a podcast....
Rev. Dr. Michael Waters
Hip Hop, Spirituality, Social Justice, Young Black Males & Literacy????
Yes, all in one conversation, you definitely must hear.
Rev. Dr. M...
Black Male Librarians: Our Stories Advocating for Children & Literacy
Topics about literacy and Black males infrequently present the narratives from their voices and stance. Join us to hear the perspectives of Black male...
Brothers With Books Interview
We Are Here: A Literacy Space for Black boys young Black men features an insightful and engaging interview with Community Literacy Advocates, Brothers...
Aiden Taylor, author of Me & My Afro
Aiden shares his inspiration for writing the book, his future plans as an author, and his thoughts for other young authors, among other topics.
The State of young Black males & Literacy
Celebrated #blackboylit creatives Gordon James (Illustrator), Wade Hudson (Publisher & Author), and Tony Medina (Author) about literacy and motivating...