In this episode of the King Williams Podcast, I talked to Alfred 'Shivy' Brooks. Shivy is a public school teacher, activist, and influencer who advocates for teachers in Georgia. In this interview, we talk about what life-changing event made him decide to be a public school teacher.

We also talk about why men, especially Black men aren't moving into and staying in the profession long enough to make a difference. We also talk about the recent attacks by the current state GOP on stopping the accurate teaching of history and intimidating teachers through a series of new laws. Shivy also gives his thoughts on why the school board is one of the most important positions in Atlanta, as well as why there aren't any educators o the board.

Please read my guest newsletter entry from Slyvia Johnson and listen to my podcast episodeon Georgia's bogus CRT bills.

Shivy recently ran for public office by challenge, near 20-year incumbent in the city of Atlanta last year prompted by his own students. In addition, we talk about his growing online platform of 50,000+ Instagram followers and how he advocates for educators across the country. We also talk about his now-viral t-shirt of 'I'm the teacher Fox News warns you about'from his t-shirt lineAlfred's Laundry.

I hope you enjoy this interview and if you haven't already please subscribe to my newsletter at iamkingwilliams.substack.com as well as donate to my Patreon at patreon.com/iamkingwilliams.

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My apology for my mic levels, I'm slowly getting this right!

-King