239 - Black History Month: A Look into the American Education System with Benjamin Wills

In this hope-filled conversation, Latasha Morrison and Benjamin Wills focus on what it looks like for students, families, and communities to flourish. As the Founder and Head of School for Peace Preparatory Academy, Benjamin speaks to the reasons why our education system is failing and the importance of being informed by the community you’re serving. They discuss how economics, housing, and historical context play a role in a student’s education. This episode is an invitation into a better way for education in America, one that is holistic, restorative, and human-centered.Host & Executive Producer - Latasha MorrisonSenior Producer - Lauren C. BrownProducer, Editor & Music By - Travon PottsTranscriber - Sarah ConnatserQuotes:“To have clear vision, you have to understand the past, you have to be rooted in the present, and you have to have a vision for the future.” -Benjamin Wills“Education is about creating a community where you feel safe to explore your core identity, and then where you can be launched into the world with the tools to live that out.” -Benjamin Wills“Gentrification without justice leading it is oppression.” -Latasha Morrison“There is a real connection to the tangible lived experience someone has and their ability to walk with Jesus in a spiritual way.”  -Benjamin Wills“If the systems we know have inherent kind of racism built into them, then we have to build something new. That's effectively antiracist work.” -Benjamin WillsLinks:Ad for Athletic Greens: AthleticGreens.com/BTB [Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs]Ad for A Spoonful of Faith: spoonfuloffaith.com/a-spoonful-of-faith-childrens-bookBenjamin Wills:  twitter.com/willsbenjaminPeace Prep Academy: peaceprep.cominstagram.com/peaceprepacademyfacebook.com/PeacePreparatoryAcademytwitter.com/peaceprepBe the Bridge:  BeTheBridge.comfacebook.com/beabridgebuilder/instagram.com/bethebridge/Latasha Morrison: facebook.com/LatashaMMorrisoninstagram.com/latashamorrison/