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SoBE Rants
by SOBE
This podcast series delves into the minds of some of the most influential Black leaders in Oakland (and beyond). When we let great minds just rant, they always leave a trail of gems in their wake. Enjoy. State of Black Education - Oakland
Episodes
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S4E4: Coron Brinson Speaks on The Black Teacher Project, Support for Black Educators Under Non-Black Leadership, High Expectations for Black Scholars, and More
S4E4: Coron Brinson Speaks on The Black Teacher Project, Support for Black Educators Under Non-Black Leadership, High Expectations for Black Scholars, and More For results to take place in the direction of executing a mission, sometimes uncomfortable conversations need to take place. As a…
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S4E3: Kamar O'Guinn speaks on the state of black education in Oakland
Kamar O’Guinn has dedicated his educational career to uplifting and empowering students and their families. He is the founding manager of Berkeley Unified School District’s (BUSD) African American Success Project and the architect of Umoja - an affinity-based cultural enrichment program designed…
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S4E2 Are Allies in Education Getting in The Way of Black Excellence?
@Quis.Evans put it into words through his most recent blog, https://greatschoolvoices.org/2022/08/sobe-rants-are-allies-in-education-getting-in-the-way-of-black-excellence/ Now you can hear what Michael Ikuesan, has to say. Michael Ikuesan is an Educational Consultant from Atlanta, Georgia,...
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S4E1: Before You Curse That Teacher Out About Grades, Listen to this
@Quis.Evans put it into words through his most recent blog, https://greatschoolvoices.org/2022/05/sobeo-rants-before-you-curse-that-teacher-out-about-grades-read-this-first/ Now you can hear what Michelle Coleman, Assistant Principal, has to say. Michelle Coleman is a former ELA educator, now...
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Community Solutions Ep. #1: Financial Literacy with Nikki' Clayton
Join host Marquis "Quis" Evans, KIPP Bridge social studies teacher, for a monthly conversation! In this first episode, Marquis is joined by financial coach Nikki’ Clayton to talk about financial literacy and the importance of young people to understand basic finances at a young age.
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S2E3: ...On Teacher 43 Years in Oakland w/Mr. Herman Brown
This was a personal and special episode. Mr. Brown was a major factor in my life, similar to the thousands of kids he's taught over his 40+ career. Just sit back and listen to some of the best wisdom from a life with an endless number of lessons.
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S2E2: ...On Progressive Cities Failing Black Kids & Notes on Mentorship w/Chris Stewart
Chris Stewart is a trailblazer making a splash in educational activism. He loves Black kids and he's loud about it. In this episode, he discusses Brightbeam's Report, The Secret Shame which looks at progressive cities that are failing Black children. We discuss how he feels these cities should...
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S2E1: Toxic Waste in West Oakland? ft: Jumoke Hinton Hodge
Welcome to Season 2! We are so excited to be back for a new cycle of Oakland leaders impacting the city. In this episode we have school board director and SoBEO co-founder, Jumoke Hinton-Hodge on to discuss the recent discoveries in West Oakland and what they mean for our community as a whole....
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...with David Hardin, 75% Black Male Teaching Staff is Possible! (Ep. 9)
In this episode, we sit with a good friend and education warrior, David Hardin. David runs a very special middle school in East Oakland called Aurum Prep that has a student population breakdown of 55% Latinx and 45% Black students. Even more impressive is his 75% Black male teaching staff that is...
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...About the "Kaiser-Sankofa-Santa Fe" Situation w/Dr. Brian Stanley
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brian Stanley, former ED of the Oakland Public Education Fund. He's an amazing guy and also an Kaiser (OUSD) parent. Recently, he wrote an electric piece detailing the racial issues that have emerged as the school is primed to merge. Well, in the midst of the...
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...with Charles Cole about Black Folks Being on Our Own! (Ep. 7)
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. In this episode, I turn the mic on myself dive into my thoughts about where we are as a people. This meditation was more of a meditation on my thoughts and hopefully you all take something away from it. Enjoy.
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...with Rachel Willis-Henry about Parent Advocacy & Losing Friends (Ep. 6)
In this episode, Rachel rants about her work advocating for parent choice and what has led her to that work. She reminisces on her time growing up in Oakland and her love for this city. She also discusses how Black kids deserve better. Take a listen.
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...with Kennan Scott about There Being Too Many Adult Issues Interfering with Education in Oakland (Ep. 5)
Kennan Scott is a mover and shaker on the Oakland education scene. In this rant, Kennan had a lot to say about adult issues infringing on our ability to actually educate Black and Brown kids well here in Oakland. He shares his plans for what he wants to do that would impact students in a positive...
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...with Amber Childress, about Just Letting Kids be Kids
In this episode, we spend time with Alameda County Board of Education Trustee, Amber Childress as she rants about the need to let children be children and not forcing them to grow up too soon. Take a listen, leave a comment, and share. You can reach Amber on Twitter: @AmberLChildress and…
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...with Marquis Evans about High Expectations for Students, Teachers, and Improving Outcomes Together
In this episode, Mr. Marquis Evans, 6th and 7th grade Social Studies teacher at Kipp Bridge rants about how to get parents and teachers to partner together better in service of students. He also discusses how he holds his students to a higher standard and how it irks him to see people outside the...
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...with Selena Wilson, EOYDC, about the Pressures of Perfectionism (Ep. 2)
In this episode, Ms. Selena Wilson rants about how the quest for perfection harms Black students. It was a really insightful conversation from an organization that is doing amazing work. To learn more about the East Oakland Youth Development Center, go to eoydc.org. Intro Music: I Got 5 On It...
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...About Being a Black Female Leader in Oakland (Ep. 1)
In our first episode ever we are joined by SoBEO co-founder and Oakland School Board Director, Jumoke Hinton-Hodge. In her rant, she touches on Black girls not getting enough love in education debates, being in directly in the fire to ensure Black kids get educated, and what lead her to this…
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This podcast series delves into the minds of some of the most influential Black leaders in Oakland (and beyond). When we let great minds just rant, they always leave a trail of gems in their wake. Enjoy. State of Black Education - Oakland
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This podcast series delves into the minds of some of the most influential Black leaders in Oakland (and beyond). When we let great minds just rant, they always leave a trail of gems in their wake. Enjoy. State of Black Education - Oakland
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