It’s Only the Beginning: Introducing the “Where Do We Go From Here” Reflection

The year 2020 forcibly exposed anti-Blackness in America and led to civil unrest across the United States in response to the pandemic of racism and White Supremacy. In our sector, communities are now experiencing a new kind of revolution where the goal of a complete arts and cultural education is intertwined with the continued struggle for freedom from oppression and fight for equality. Therefore, this project – and the team working on it - desired to elevate the knowledge of leaders from communities engaged in conversations about the intersection or race, power, culture, and learning.

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WE CAN DO THIS!

Our twentieth and final installment features Idris Goodwin, with our host Courtney J. Boddie from the Teaching Artistry with Courtney J. Boddie Podcast, who expects no recognition. By weaving values of anti-racism within the spaces he occupies, his intentions are solely towards a liberated future that honors his ancestor’s efforts upon deconstructing racism.

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Who’s Your Leader?

Our seventeenth installment features Dexter J. Singleton, with our host Courtney J. Boddie from the Teaching Artistry with Courtney J. Boddie Podcast, who endorses work that is accessible from the standpoints of the audience, artists and administration. This requires leadership where individuals are willing to listen before they act because a duty exists to provide braver spaces where community can authentically come together.

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