Have you ever learned something new from a podcast? I do all the time. I listen to podcasts and want to share what I have learned with others. As an elementary STEM teacher, I am blessed to share cool stuff I learn with students everyday. I also learn important information that can improve schools and communities. Each week, we listen to a different podcast episode, and meet on Sundays at 7:00 PM to share and discuss what is on our mind and in our heart. Join us and/or listen in! Thank you!
PennTalk #15 Rest In Black Power Fred Hampton & Chadwick Boseman
PennTalk returns from a short break to discuss the events of this past week of August 23rd-30th. Fred Hampton was assassinated at the age of 21, while asleep in bed next to his pregnant partner. He started the Rainbow Coalition and the free breakfast program for children. We look back at the scenario of events surrounding his murder. We honor the life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman . We end the episode with a 5 for $5 Trivia Round. I think I needed this episode more than the previous ones.
3 Aug 2020
PennTalk #13 James Baldwin and Jim Crow
Happy Birthday James Baldwin! Born August 2, 1924. We discuss his most inspiring words, and the documentary "I Am Not Your Negro" directed by Raoul Peck. Next, we discuss the fantastic APM Reports podcast "Remembering Jim Crow". A fantastic episode with great questions, anecdotes and and ideas from all participants. Enjoy!
27 Jul 2020
PennTalk #12 Police Reform Bill 73-20 w/ Councilman Julian Jones
We are honored to have our first two-time Featured Guest, Councilman Julian Jones from District 4 in Baltimore County. He returns to PennTalk the Podcast to update our audience on Bill 73-20, calling for police reform to improve the safety of our communities. Great questions, great discussion, but the most important message is to use your voice and speak your truth! Thank you for listening.
20 Jul 2020
PennTalk #11 History of African American Life in Baltimore County w/ Louis S. Diggs
Louis S. Diggs is the premiere historian of Baltimore County. He spends time with us on PennTalk to share his extensive knowledge and research to trace the contributions made by African Americans in Baltimore County. These stories are going untold and not being taught in schools. We are blessed and fortunate to have an assest like Louis. We are deeply appreciative of his time and work. Please give this episode a listen and learn our shared history. Enjoy!
13 Jul 2020
PennTalk #10 Teacher Voice w/ MSEA President Cheryl Bost
Maryland educators and community members discuss important issues with Cheryl Bost, a true warrior and champion for Maryland teachers and students. Fantastic episode that is full of great information.
8 Jul 2020
PennTalk #9 Building Culturally Relevant Schools Post Pandemic
This episode was inspired by the incredible presentation "Building Culturally Relevant Schools Post Pandemic" by an anti-racist educator, researcher, and equity in education pioneer Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings. Fantastic episode for all educators.
6 Jul 2020
PennTalk #7 Police in Schools w/ BCPD Officer Don Bridges & NASRO Excecutive Director Mo Canady
Veteran police officers and NASRO (National Association of School Resource officers) members Don Bridges and Mo Canady join us to discuss with us the SRO program, training mandates, and share their thoughts on police reform and how to partner with communities and school leaders.
5 Jul 2020
PennTalk #8 w/ Javi (Special Appearance #1)
This is a special episode featuring my smart and athletic nephew, Javi! He introduces himself, and discusses with us important topics such as Sports, Covid-19 in schools, and WWE/NXT! Check out this awesome episode and we will check in with Javi every month. Thanks for listening! Enjoy!
1 Jul 2020
PennTalk #6 Abolitionist Teaching
Bettina L. Love is an award-winning author and the Athletic Association Endowed Professor at University of Georgia. She is the author of We Want To Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom and Hip Hop’s Li’l Sistas Speak: Negotiating Hip Hop Identities and Politics in the New South.
Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad is an Associate Professor of Language and Literacy at Georgia State University. She also serves as the director of the GSU Urban Literacy Clinic. Dr. Muhammad’s scholarship has appeared in leading educational journals and books. Some of her recognitions include the 2014 recipient of the National Council of Teachers of English, Promising New Researcher Award, the 2016 NCTE Janet Emig Award, the 2017 GSU Urban Education Research Award and the 2018 UIC College of Education Researcher of the Year. She is the author of Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy.
Dena Simmons, Ed.D., is an activist, educator, and student of life from the Bronx, New York. She is the Assistant Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Child Study Center. She writes and speaks nationally about social justice and culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy as well as creating emotionally intelligent and safe classrooms within the context of equity and liberation. She is the author of the forthcoming book, White Rules for Black People (St. Martin’s Press, 2021). Brian Jones is the Associate Director of Education at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. He writes about black education history and politics.
29 Jun 2020
PennTalk #5 Politics, Education & COVID-19 w/ Maryland State Senator Shelly Hettleman
Maryland Senator Shelly Hettleman from District 11 in Baltimore County joins us this week to talk about her work in Maryland politics. She shares her political history and inspiration. We discussed tough issues like upcoming police reform, back to school concerns w/ recent proposed budget cuts in Maryland, and how can we combat the deadly virus COVID-19 as a community. Fantastic, must-listen episode! Enjoy!
22 Jun 2020
PennTalk #4 Police Reform in Baltimore County w/ Councilman Julian Jones
Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones, representing the fourth district, joins us to discuss new legislation he is proposing that will revise and reform how police officers are keeping our communities safe. Great episode!
15 Jun 2020
PennTalk #3 Brown v. Board Of Education
On Episode 3 of PennTalk, we began our space with introductions and current thoughts and feelings. This week's podcast focus was Malcom Gladwell's Revisionist History. The episode gives a deeper and closer look at the events before and after the Supreme Court decision to integrate schools with the landmark case Brown vs. The Board of Education of Topeka. Our network continues to grow, and we love opportunities to share and learn. Thank you for listening and you are invited to join us on Sundays at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Please rate or like this episode and follow PennTalk on your favorite podcast platform.
8 Jun 2020
Penn Talk#2 Tulsa Race Massacre w/ Nia Hamm
Our second episode featured TV reporter and podcast producer, Nia Hamm. She was gracious enough to join us and discuss her research into the Tulsa Race Massacre, which led her to create the podcast "Black Wall Street:1921". This podcast series taught me so much I wasn't aware of. Thank you to everyone who leaned into and made this discussion impactful and meaningful. Please give it a listen and leave some feedback! The discussion begins after the podcast! Email PennTalkPodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments, feedback, and love. Thank you for your listening consideration.
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