44. "Math Speaks: Count The Culture With Professor Parker

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Akil Parker, a passionate mathematician and advocate dedicated to making math accessible and engaging for Black students. As an adjunct professor at Cheyney University and the founder of All This Math, Akil shares his journey from struggling with math as a student to becoming a beacon of hope for many. Discover how he integrates Black history into his lessons, making math relatable and empowering for his students. Akil’s innovative approach and unwavering commitment are breaking down barriers and changing the narrative around math education in the Black community. Tune in to hear how he’s not just teaching math, but also instilling confidence and a love for learning in the next generation. Check out ALL THIS MATH  https://youtube.com/@allthismath?si=LHy4feuzeKYP3tvnhttps://spotify.link/HuYi1U6UPDb https://youtube.com/@theawakenedavoidant?si=WXa7D15WaudCdau3https://www.instagram.com/theawakenedavoidantpod?igsh=dHM1cnJlcWdiZmln&utm_source=qrhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-awakened-avoidant/id1707606114 I'm on Threads as @theawakenedavoidantpod. Install the https://www.threads.net/@theawakenedavoidantpod?xmt=AQGz1I1qFND_YAwrJVsk2iNJyqIgg648T_IRyoZJsZdKXuk