Healing Power
“We’ve tried to change the mission without changing the structure.” Enuma Menkiti Director of College Access, English Teacher “Within college, white supremacy culture is fully intact.” Imagine an educational system that brings healing power into communities. After being homeschooled by her mother, and developing a love of learning, Ms. Enuma Menkiti is able to imagine that possibility. In today's episode, Enuma is grappling with the conflicting concepts we face in education. The cost of obtaining an excellent education within a white space (#BlackAt), a few considerations when discussing “opting out” of college, what it means to take a “gap year” (and understanding the language of privilege), and designing a comprehensive post secondary plan are all topics of discussion. #Shoutout to The Freedom Crew and all the educators continuing to fight the good fight. When are all the Black educators going to get together? We’re working on it, Enuma!