Dr. Shango Blake Speaks

About Dr. Shango Blake Speaks

COVID 19 has not created inequities in education. It has exposed and compounded the systemic racism that exist in America's Public Schools. Silence is violence, The purpose of this podcast is to encourage all those of good will to lift their voice and fight racist policies and practices within our school systems. Nationally known as the Hip Hop Principal, Dr. Shango A. Blake-CEO of TRU SK Consultants, LLC is a much sought after speaker about issues in urban education; from pioneering unique collaborations between students, teachers, parents, and the community towards creating and sustaining a vibrant academic atmosphere, to his successful tenure as a New York City Principal, he has proven to be a true renaissance educator. As a Principal, Dr. Blake saw a profound need to institute drastic and creative changes to improve his school’s failing health. Dr. Blake initiated a bold and daring self-created project to integrate a conceptualized Hip Hop based educational program. This program led to the creation of: A new curriculum model that included teacher development, parent involvement, and school/community collaboration. His school went from one of the lowest-performing schools in the district to number one in reading and math. As a result, Dr. Blake has been featured on Oprah Winfrey, People Magazine, 98.7 Kiss FM, The Joey Reynolds Show, WABC channel 7 news, and WCBS Channel 2 interviewed Dr. Blake. Dr. Blake is the CEO of TRU SK Consultants, LLC, a educational consultant company, host of TheClassroom Hip Hop 101 w, Dr. Blizzy and President of Black Edfluencers-United (BE-U).

Publisher

Shango Blake

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

24 Dec 2020

Latest episode

30 Mar 2021

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Mar 2021

   These are our Superwomen! Dr. Blizzy Speaks to Two Speaks to Dynamic NYS Superintendents

   Men, Women, Teachers, Principals, Policymakers, Equity Warriors, this is a must watch for you! In honor of Women's History Women Month, Dr. Blizzy Speaks with two Dynamic NYS Superintendents, Dr, Deborah L. Wortham and Dr. Tahira Chase Dupree, about the challenges values and perception of Black Women who are executive leaders in education. These are our Superintendents and our Superwomen. This a must watch.

2. 

   30 Mar 2021

   Wise Intelligent talks about his new book 35 an MCThe Manufacturing of a Dumb Down Rapper, Ep

   Wise Intelligent from Poor Righteous Teacher stops by The Classroom Hip Hop 101 W/ Dr. Blizzy to talk about his new book, his foundation and the importance of teaching black children generational wealth. Black History should be taught everyday of the year.

3. 

   30 Mar 2021

   BE-U Educators Alexa and Ebony & 93.5's Roxie sit down with Dr, Blizzy

   The Classroom Hip Hop 101 w/Dr. Blizzy Is back with a new episode, featuring Roxie from 93.5 FM. Roxie sits down with Dr. Blizzy to talk about her years in radio, education and her youth empowerment program: Self-I See. Alexa Achillie and Ebony Woods from Black Edfluencers-United (BE-U) stop by to talk about the launch of a new podcast they're hosting call Black Ed Talk and why it's important to lift Black voices in educational spaces.

4. 

   24 Dec 2020

   Million Man March 25 YearS Later: Untold Stories

   Dr. Shango Blake, Episode 3. In this episode we explore the historic impact of the Million Man March 25 years later, untold stories. My guests: My very own father, Professor James Blake Chair of The Million Man March Coordinating Council of Queens & Reverend Conrad Tillard, Former Known as Minster Conrad Muhammad, head of the historic Muhammad Mosque Number Seven. Why are scholars and the media attempting to erase the Million Man March from history? Don’t forget to Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: The Classroom Hip Hop 101 w/ Dr. Blizzy and Like, Comment and Share.

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