Black Women and Social Justice Education: Legacies and Lessons

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Focuses on Black women’s experiences and expertise in order to advance educational philosophy and provide practical tools for social justice pedagogy. Contents Acknowledgments Foreword Black Women Rising: Jumping Double-Dutch with a Liberatory Consciousness Double Jeopardy: Difficulties Faced by Black Women in Institutional Settings Developing a Liberatory Consciousness Awareness Analysis Action Accountability/Allyship Conclusion: Liberation Work Notes References Introduction Black Women’s Educational Philosophies and Social Justice Values of the 94 Percent Democratic Praxis as Social Justice Education Black Women’s Narratives and Social Justice Education Fannie Jackson Coppin (1913, Reminiscences of School Life and Hints on Teaching) Anna Julia Cooper (1930, The Voice of Anna Julia Cooper) Mary McLeod Bethune (1935, Building a Better World) Septima Poinsette Clark (1962, Echo in My Soul) Angela Davis (1994, “Black Women in the Academy”) Framework: Teaching Values in Higher Education Organization Notes Part I: Examining Identity and Theory Chapter 1 Gone Missin’: The Absence of Black Women’s Praxis in Social Justice Theory (Re)distribution Recognition Procedural Black Women’s Praxis Conclusion References Chapter 2 Social Justice Education and Luxocracy Notes Chapter 3 When Intersections Collide: Young Black Women Combat Sexism, Racism, and Ageism in Higher Education Challenges of Black Women on Gender, Race, and Age Action Strategies Conclusion and Future Research References Chapter 4 Standing Outside of the Circle: The Politics of Identity and Leadership in the Life of a Black Lesbian Professor Standing Alone, Unpopular, and Sometimes Reviled Invisibility Syndrome Reciprocity Using the Master’s Tools: Leadership as a Lifestyle Identity of Authenticity Identity of Responsibility Conclusion References Chapter 5 Black Feminist Thought: A Response to White Fragility Current Landscape The White Racial Frame White Fragility Challenging Whiteness and Objectivity: Invisibility and Stereotypes Corrective Feedback on Racist Behavior and Universalism: Is it Worth it? Challenging Individualism and White Privilege: The Blame Game Challenges with Authority: Racial Arrogance, White Faculty, and the Students Too? A Move Toward Black Feminist Thought/Theory Knowledge is Power Finding Sisterhood Finding Power in Self References Chapter 6 The Reproduction of the Anti-Black Misogynist Apparatus in U.S. and Latin American Pop Culture Romanticizing Deconstruction Public Humiliation of Black Women as Good Entertainment Public Humiliation of Black Women in Latin America The Power of a Transnational Black feminism Notes References Part II: Evaluating Foundations and Generations Chapter 7 A Seat at the Table: Mary McLeod Bethune’s Call for the Inclusion of Black Women During World War II Victory Abroad, Victory at Home The Women’s Army Corps NCNW’s Support of the War Women’s Army for National Defense Bethune in the Context of Social Justice Education The Liberatory Consciousness of Bethune Conclusion Note References Chapter 8 The Life of Dovey Johnson Roundtree (1914–2018): A Centenarian Lesson in Social Justice and Regenerative Power Human Rights and Dovey Roundtree’s Devotion to Freedom Notes References Chapter 9 This Ain’t Yo’ Mama’s Revolution—Or Maybe It Is: #TakeBackTheFlag and the New Student Activism The “New” Student Activism From Whacktivist to Organizer: Dominique Scott This Ain’t Yo’ Mama’s Revolution: #TakeDownTheFlag Is Born Or Maybe It Is Yo’ Mama’s Revolution: Reflections on Intersectional Activism The Future of Student Activism Appendix Notes References Chapter 10 We Got a Lot to Be Mad About: A Seat at Solange’s Table Assembling Black Art while White Rage is Raging Poking a Bear: Master P, Black Ambition, and “For Us By Us” Intimacy, Vulnerability, and the Logic of Love What Black Women Teach Us Speaking with Solange: A Conversation Among Friends Notes References Part III: Positing Pedagogy Chapter 11 Black, Female, and Teaching Social Justice: Transformative Pedagogy for Challenging Times Pedagogical Choices and Influences Resources to Facilitate Class Activities Video Media Educational Videos News Video Clips TED Talks, Music Videos, TV Shows, Movies Social Media Posts Audio Internet: Government and Organization Documents Pictures Additional Resources Proven Strategies Notes References Chapter 12 Moments in the Danger Zone: Encountering “Non-Racist,” “Non-Racial,” and “Non-Color-Seeing” Do-Gooders Identifying Key Interpersonal Challenges Challenge 1: Not Being Heard and Not Listening Challenge 2: Expecting the Minority Spokesperson Challenge 3: Colorblindness—Ignoring Diversity and White Privilege Challenge 4: Ignoring Racial Identity Development Interpersonal Strategies and Resources Strategy 1: Reframing Strategy 2: Readings Strategy 3: Multimedia Documentaries Strategy 4: Multimedia Feature Films Strategy 5: Additional Resources References Chapter 13 And the Tree is NOT ALWAYS Happy!: A Black Woman Authentically Leading and Teaching Social Justice in Higher Education Defining Social Justice Leadership as a Black Woman Higher Education, Identity, and Intersectionality in the Simulacrum Black Women in Higher Education The Journey of a Black Female Social Justice Educator in Higher Education A Search for Authentic Social Justice Leadership Conclusion References Chapter 14 Effectively Teaching the One Course on Race and Culture: Critical Explorations from a Black Woman Social Justice Teacher Educator Preparing Teachers to Teach for Equity and Social Justice Tackling the Challenges: Accounting for Praxis Second Instantiation of the Course Third Instantiation of the Course Discussion and Implications Appendix 1. Truncated List of Key Terms and Concepts Identified for the Course References Chapter 15 Social Conceptions and the Angst of Mentoring Women of Diverse Backgrounds in Higher Education The Angst of Mentoring Away the Glass Ceiling Words of Wisdom for Mentoring Away the Glass Ceiling in Academia A Final Word on Mentoring Note References Part IV: Reinforcing Activism and Community Building Chapter 16 Navigating the Complexities of Race-Based Activism Literature Review Methodology Intersectionality Nilta X Developing Identity and Blackness Black versus Brown Identity Intersection of Spirituality Identity Shaping Activism Recommendations References Chapter 17 Storytelling: Advising Black Women Student Leaders in White Spaces Storytelling: Words and Power Three Elements of Storytelling in Advising Reflections of Developing Leadership Conclusion: Reflective Practice References Chapter 18 Reflections on Moving Theory to Praxis: Dialectical Engagements of Black Women Faculty in an Urban High School Space Hillside Tech Conceptual Framework Our Positionalities Reflections on Moving Theory to Praxis Meeting and Working with Teachers and Administrators Developing and Enacting the Curriculum When Theory Meets Praxis: Lessons Learned References Chapter 19 Scholarly Personal Narrative of an Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer: A Primer for Municipality Leaders Part I Introduction and Statement of Problem Problem of Practice Problem of Research Project Goals and Guiding Questions Importance of the Study Definition of Terms Part II Description of Setting Approaching Professional Function with Layered Consciousness Collaboration and Political Savvy Leading through Status and Influence Understanding of the Culture References Part V: After Words Chapter 20 The Dialectic of Radical Black Feminism Chapter 21 For Black Women Who Educate for Social Justice and Put Their Time, Lives, and Spirits on the Line Coda as Preface Intro: Three Words I: Truth-Telling II: Empathy III: Self-Care Interlude Outro: No Final Words Notes Concluding Thoughts Black Women Educators, Healing History, and Developing a Sustainable Social Justice Practice A Letter from Andrea: To Sisters in Social Justice Education Dr. Evans, Heal Thyself: Healing History for Sustainable Struggle References Contributors Editors Authors Index