Black Women and Social Justice Education by Evans, Stephanie Y. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright 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

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