Our fourth installment features Khalia Davis, with our host Courtney J. Boddie from the Teaching Artistry with Courtney J. Boddie Podcast, who speaks about the importance of representation. Using herself as a symbol of solidarity, Khalia hopes that individuals who look like her will cease to question their sense of belonging within the arts. Overall, she views the arts as a form of action to amplify and empower marginalized communities.
Read moreLeader Spotlight: Amir Whitaker
Amir Whitaker is an educator, author, civil rights lawyer, and musician leading the fight for California’s young creatives to have access to a quality arts and cultural education.
Read moreWe Can't Go Back: Ending Racism Starts with White People Giving Up Power
The third installment of “We Can’t Go Back” stars Michael J. Bobbitt, with our host Courtney J. Boddie from the Teaching Artistry with Courtney J. Boddie Podcast, who focuses on the root of nonprofit racism: Board Leadership. Combining his analysis upon New Repertory Theatre and today’s climate, Bobbitt has proposed next steps to reduce discrimination and promote equality in the theater space.
Read moreThe 2nd episode of “We Can’t Go Back” is live!
The second installment stars Chesney Snow, with our host Courtney J. Boddie from the Teaching Artistry with Courtney J. Boddie podcast, who discusses the necessary components of a racially just world and what has been his contributions as an active teaching artist. Even today Snow constantly asks himself, “What am I doing with my art?”
Read moreThe First Episode of "We Can't Go Back" is Live!
The first episode features Jeff M. Poulin and André Solomon from Creative Generation, who speak with our host Courtney J. Boddie from the Teaching Artistry with Courtney J. Boddie podcast to answer questions and share aspirations regarding the video series. In addition, Courtney discusses her intentions for starting this new venture, which focuses on the journies of artists, educators, and community activists as they raise their consciousness in anti-racist, liberatory, and intersectional feminist practices through the arts.
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