Danny Crumble Talks Supporting Black Male Students in Higher Education

Have you ever felt like some of your most defining qualities, qualities that are integral to who you are as a person, are viewed as barriers to success in the eyes of others? This is the reality for most Black men navigating the education system. Challenges like stereotyping, bias, and being part of a system that, at its core, wasn’t built with them in mind, are a reality and more often than not negatively impact the experiences of those students affected. In today's episode, I continue my conversation with Danny L. Crumble, who shares more about his experiences as a Black male navigating education, starting from his early school days through to his graduate studies. Danny speaks candidly about confronting stereotypes, redefining his relationship with the attainment of knowledge, and how these and other lessons inform his work today with students in higher education. . Tune in and listen to the twenty-ninth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear Danny’s inspiring perspective on equity, resilience, and reimagining education. In this episode, you’ll learn:How stereotypes shaped Danny’s early education experience and how he navigated this (2:48)How Danny uses his own experiences to connect with his Black male students (11:46)How Danny challenges traditional academic theories and has incorporated outside sources that reflect diverse experiences into his work (17:26)How Danny compares his experience working in community college versus four-year universities (23:11)Danny’s morning routine and self-care practices that keep him grounded (29:57)How Danny guides students (and himself) through social media detoxes and finding balance in a digital world (32:07)Danny’s message to educators on shifting perceptions and asking better questions when it comes to supporting Black male students (37:55)ResourcesThe Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph CampbellThe Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill MoyersFreedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen CharronLet's connect!My Email: [email protected] International: www.mentorfoundationusa.orgMentor: www.mentoring.orgAshoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.