2019 Conversation with Black Teacher Project (Part 2)

Black Woman Educators in Conversation: Audio from the 4th annual BlackFemaleProject/Black Teacher Project Women’s History Month EventQuote"I think about all the stuff that I go through all the time and I still show up to that school every day and I don’t bring that to my kids. If anything, I walk away feeling better, and I’m really grateful for that." - Ray’Von JonesSummaryIn 2019, for the fourth consecutive year, BlackFemaleProject partnered with Black Teacher Project for our annual co-hosted Women’s History Month event: an observed conversation among Black woman educators. The 2019 conversation—co-facilitated by Dr. Micia Mosely and Precious J. Stroud—covers a range of topics related to the distinct experiences and complexities that Black women encounter in the workplace. The four participants lift up the communities and practices that support them in continuing to advocate and be present for students and families.ParticipantsDiane Lang, Principal at Manzanita Seed, 5th year as principal, 21st year as public school educatorRay’Von Jones, Envision Academy, 12th grade government, 2nd yearShelvina Knight, Anna Yates in Emeryville, 4th year in PS, over 25 years teachingFatima, 2nd year full time 6th grade science teacher at Oakland SOUL