The mission of WE ARE HERE is to increase the appreciation and self-efficacy for literacy among Black boys and young men so they embody the type of self-belief and motivation to expand their perspectives about personal, educational, and career aspirations.
WE ARE HERE!: a Literary Space for Black Boys and Young Black Men
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The mission of WE ARE HERE is to increase the appreciation and self-efficacy for literacy among Black boys and young men so they embody the type of self-belief and motivation to expand their perspectives about personal, educational, and career aspirations.
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Recent Episodes
April 2, 2024
We Are Here Lit!: with Dawud Anyabwile, Award-Winning Artist & Illustrator
<p>Dawud Anyabwile is a renowned comic book artist and illustrator known for his dynamic and culturally resonant work. With a distinctive style that blends realism and fluidity, Anyabwile has made significant contributions to the world of graphic storytelling. He gained widespread acclaim for his collaboration with his brother, Guy A. Sims, on the groundbreaking graphic novel series "Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline." Anyabwile's artistry captivates readers and serves as a powerful vehicle for social commentary and representation. Through his creative endeavors, Anyabwile inspires and influences aspiring artists while leaving an indelible mark on the comic book industry. We Are Lit talks to Anyabwile about visual literacy.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weareherelit/message
April 2, 2024
From the Pitch to the Pages: Channing Chasten:'s Journey to Inspire Young Minds
<p>Channing Chasten, a professional footballer, shared his love for reading and how his mother encouraged him. He discussed his journey as a multisport athlete, including soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and track, and how his desire to stand out influenced his decision to pursue soccer. channing also shared his experiences balancing soccer and academics, playing soccer at Ohio State, and transitioning to professional soccer in Arizona. He also revealed his enjoyment of writing since childhood and his recent achievement as an author. Finally, Channing expressed his plans to start a foundation for underprivileged children to participate in organized soccer clubs, his nonprofit work, and his motivational content on social media.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weareherelit/message
June 28, 2022
Black Music Month with special guest Bakari Kitwana
<p>Knowledge Reigns Supreme<img alt="🎙" height="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tca/2/16/1f399.png" width="16"/></p> <p>Join us this Black Music Month with special guest Bakari Kitwana and let's talk about 'Leveraging MC Dreams Towards Literacy'.</p> <p>Black culture encapsulates a colorful oral tradition that can be seen in the West African tradition of the Griot, the Black Arts Movement, to today's Hip Hop Generation, as recently seen in Kendrick's Mr. Morale & the Big Stepper.</p> <p>We have continually seen the 'Us vs. Them' Hip Hop history debates. How can we better create The Bridge to work collectively to create intergenerational ties to Black oral and written stories and literary traditions to build strong young black male communicators of The Message?</p> <p>Bring your thoughts, opinions, pedagogy, scholarship, and questions as we discuss our music and literary history to build our young Black Brotha's voices.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weareherelit/message
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