Course Details - Additional Qualifications

Course Name: Anti-Black Racism, Part 1
Part: 1
Description: Course candidates in Anti-Black Racism Part 1 will gain a conscious understanding of themselves and the society around them.  This will help to identify and address the unique historical, political, and social contexts that impose challenges on children and youth who identify as members of African, Afro-Caribbean, and Black communities. Candidates will explore the roots of systemic racism and its on-going legacies that reinforce attitudes and stereotypes perpetuating anti-Black discrimination. Participants will also examine the legacy and agency of Black activism and the resilience of individuals who advanced this legacy. The course provides an opportunity for candidates to reflect on their roles as educators and the experiences that influence their pedagogical practices. Key components of Part I are grounded in the Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles developed by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1968. These principles originally laid the foundation for Kwanzaa and were created to reinforce aspects of African cultures. The Nguzo Saba contributes to an understanding of the social, ethical, and political foundation on which people of African descent build families, develop communities, and sustain the cultural heritage of African, Afro-Caribbean, and Black communities. Throughout Part I, candidates will examine the connections between the principles of the Nguzo Saba and the instructional practices that guide pedagogy and relationships. A key question of Part I is: What foundational understanding is necessary to better center and serve African, Afro-Caribbean, and Black learners, families, and communities? Ultimately, successful candidates will be empowered to address discrimination and will feel equipped to engage in transformational change in their school communities. This course is considered a HYBRID course as there will be some, scheduled, SYNCHRONOUS (online, scheduled), sessions that participants will be expected to be in attendance for.  Links for the virtual sessions will be provided by the course instructor.  Dates for these sessions are: Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Links for virtual sessions will be shared with participants via the course instructor.  Access to the virtual classroom space will not be available until February 10, 2025.
Instructors for the current Session: Spring 2025: Kokhulani Yasodaran; Nadia Nembhard-Hunt