178. HGSE Global Citizen: Amy White: Fighting for Diversity towards a more Human Centered Education System

Amy White is an African American History Professor at Harlem Children’s Zone. She teaches 3rd–5th grade students to critically engage with history, identity, and the world around them. She is committed to equity, justice, and the limitless potential of every child. In our conversation, her passion for combatting systems of oppression is evident in her spirit to envision new pathways within education for marginalized youth to flourish. Amidst the political climate that seeks to eliminate DEIJB, Amy is firm in her resolve to create spaces of belonging that connect people to their deepest humanity. Enjoy this conversation about recognizing, uplifting, and fighting for diversity in all its local and global forms.