What happens when students see Black men as teachers instead of stereotypes? Watch full episode.
In this clip, Black Men Teach CEO Markus Flynn explains how representation in classrooms can challenge unconscious bias and reshape how students see leadership, race and themselves.

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Takeaways

• Media portrayal of Black men
• Impact of Black male teachers

In this conversation, host Sheree Curry speaks with Markus Flynn, CEO of Black Men Teach, about the urgent need for more Black male teachers in elementary school classrooms and the lasting impact they have on students of all backgrounds. Flynn shares his own unexpected path from studying epidemiology to becoming a classroom teacher and education leader, while reflecting on the power of representation, mentorship and belief in young people. The conversation explores how Black Men Teach is building a pipeline of future educators, supporting current teachers and helping reshape the narrative around who belongs in the classroom.

Takeaways

• Diversity in the Classroom
• Impact of Black Male Teachers

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey to Teaching
• 07:33 Building a Supportive Environment
• 13:00 The Importance of Black Male Teachers
• 34:21 Supporting the Mission of Black Men Teach
  
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In this conversation, host Sheree Curry speaks with her sister, Aisha Curry Magee, about the disappearance of their younger sister, Athena Curry, who has been missing since 2011. Together, they discuss domestic violence, the lack of attention often given to missing Black women, grief, trauma, and the hope that one day Athena’s unsolved case will finally be resolved.

Takeaways

• Impact of Athena's Disappearance
• Trauma of Reliving the Story
• Domestic violence warning signs
• The emotional impact of unresolved grief
• Raising King and Athena's Legacy
• Role of Law Enforcement
• Need for Legislative Change

Chapters

• 00:00 Role of Law Enforcement and Legislative Change