Blackademia: Recent Episodes
Autumn & Tiffany
Two Black women navigating the world of academia and sharing the experiences of Black folks in academic spaces.
In this episode Autumn sits down with her sista-scholar, Melanie, to talk about the journey to PhD and the ways life happens throughout.
This week Autumn chats with her former advisor about finding the balance as an Associate Professor
This week Tiffany has a candid conversation with Dr. Mahupia Deas about her academic background, the tenure process, and what scholarship means to her.
This week Tiffany sits down with special guests Kim Anderson & Kimbery Taylor-Benns to talk all thing sisterhood In the workplace.
This week Autumn and Tiffany honor authoress Nella Larsen, celebrate THREE Black women McArthur Geniuses, and discuss Marley Dias's TV show, Bookmarks, now streaming on Netflix.
In this week's episode, Tiffany and Autumn celebrate LeShundra Young, honor the legacy of the Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Negro Girls, and discuss the difference between confidence vs. ego.
This week Tiffany and Autumn celebrate the first honorific naming of an academic department at UMD, the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and dig into a discussion about a new College Board curriculum.
This week on the pod Tiff and Autumn celebrate Selena Sloan Butler and discuss parent involvement in K-12 education.
Racial Differences in Parent Involvement in K-12 School Activities
In this episode, Tiffany and Autumn celebrate the recent Inauguration and honor the work of Shirley Chisholm and Kimberlé Crenshaw that lead us to this historic moment.
This week Tiff & Autumn celebrate Betsey Stockton's commitment to education and discuss early childhood program participation in the U.S.
Racial Differences In Preschool and Daycare Arrangements In the U.S.
This week Tiffany and Autumn highlight the dope mother/daughter duo, Drs. Carroll and Carroll and have a very real conversation about colorism.
We love our our hair! This week, Tiffany and Autumn celebrate Dr. Ida Stephanie Owens and discuss natural hair bias and discrimination In the workplace.
This week, we switch things up and highlight a new podcast called Give Them Their Flowers. Give Them Their Flowers is a podcast about PRAISE and Purpose. Host KáLyn Coghill vows to give people their flowers while they are still here. In this particular episode KáLyn chats with her friend Silly Genius about all things art and liberation.
In this episode, Tiff and Autumn revel in the accomplishments of Dr. Alyce Chenault Gullattee and discuss a hard topic: how racial discrimination impacts Black suicide rates.
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This week Tiffany and Autumn celebrate Dr. Jennifer Turner, explore the brilliance that was Dr. Eva B. Dykes, and delve into Dr. Krug's white lies.
In this episode we celebrate World Teachers' Day, recognize the woman of the week, Dr. Saundra McGuire, and discuss what metacognition is and how it functions in our lives.
In this episode we celebrate Dr. Gholdy Muhammad and delve into what Black educators have to say about returning to school.
Amid concerns of widening equity gaps, Black educators suggest a starting point
Welcome back to another season! In this episode we catch up on summer, celebrate the life and legacy of Clara Adams and discuss education In the midst of Covid.
Show notes:
The Life and Legacy of Clara Adams
This week Tiff and Autumn delve into the repercussions of affirmative action bans for Black and Brown students in several states.
In this episode Tiffany and Autumn discuss how the love languages can be a useful tool for loving Intentionally during this period of physical distancing.
Bonus episode from the University of Maryland's College of Education:
We explore how UMD's College of Education has been on the forefront of advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education with special guests Dr. Vivian Boyd (Ph.D. '75), Dr. Sharon Fries-Britt, and COE doctoral student Autumn Griffin.
Tiffany and Autumn reflect on the past decade of their personal and professional lives and look forward to the next ten years!
In this episode Autumn talks all things hair education and Black girls with cosmetologist Aminah Green of Hairesteem!
This week, Tiffany and Autumn jump into some ways they stand in their own way in the workplace.
Woman of the Week/History: Dr. Michelle R. Howard-Vital
In this episode, Tiff and Autumn delve into the highs, lows, and in betweens of management.
Woman of the Week/History - Dr. Johnetta Betsch Cole
In this episode Autumn sits down with Augusta Irele, scholar in Africana and Comparative Lit, to talk about all things conferences. Tune In!
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In this very special episode Autumn chats with Allante, Ravynn, and Joy, some of the dopest Black women grad student influencers, about community, scholarship, and all things grad school.
This week, Autumn sits down with Joakina, fellow doc student and employee at United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to talk all things higher education, and especially money.
In this episode, Autumn chats with two young principals, Maya and Marcus, about their experiences as school leaders.
In this episode we delve into the history of Karen Parker, the first Black woman to attend and graduate from UNC Chapel Hill as an undergraduate student, and get into the details of the Silent Sam issue on the campus today.
This week, we celebrate Lauren Underwood, and break down the history of higher ed in the US.
In this episode we celebrate Black girlhood. From a discussion about a curriculum for Michelle Obama's Becoming, to remembering Elizabeth Eckford's brave actions with the Little Rock 9, to a reminder about the healing power of sisterhood, this episode is dedicated to Black girls everywhere.
Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode we show some love to Bennett College and discuss the gender pay gap. Enjoy!!
Happy (early) Black History Month! In this episode we celebrate the Black women who came before us, discuss the history behind the month-long celebration, and delve into its contemporary implications.
This week, we celebrate Tiffany's mom (hi, mom!) and talk a bit about our "diversity dreams" for the field of education. Enjoy!
Happy New Year!
This week, Autumn talks with guest co-host, AllantéWhitmore, of Blk + in Grad School about how she balances graduate school, a podcast, and life in general.
Autumn chats with co-host, Shannon Jeffries, about college and career counseling and her new book, Deep Condition!
'Sweatt V. Painter': Nearly Forgotten, But Landmark Texas Integration Case
Fisher V. University of Texas at Austin
Tiffany chats with Airis to talk about her undergraduate and work experience at an HBCU.
This week Tiffany discusses the school-to-prison pipeline with guest co-host, Monique Anderson.
Woman of the Week: Taifha Baker, JD
History: How the School-to-Prison Pipeline is Created
News: Panel Dissects Role of Suspension in School-to-Prison Pipeline
This week, Autumn and Tiffany discuss the value and importance of Black teachers historically, in their own lives, and in the days of DeVos.
In this episode, Autumn and Tiffany discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of school rankings.
The History of School Rankings
Why School Rankings are Meaningless and Harmful
This week, we discuss this history of Black philanthropy in education, and of course GOAT's latest philanthropic efforts.
Shout-out to guest contributor, future Dr. James-Gallaway!
In this episode, Autumn and Tiffany discuss everything Ida B. Wells: her life, her legacy, and her soon to be monument.
In the first episode of season 2, Tiffany and Autumn jump right back in with a discussion of Fanny Jackson and her experiences at Oberlin College and beyond. They also chat about season 2 of Dear White People.
In this episode, Autumn sits down (virtually) with Lorry, Program Associate at Populace, the organization dedicated to personalized education for all students. Tune in as they discuss, the good, the bad, and the ugly of personalized education as well as sustaining authenticity and staying well while doing the work. Populace The End of Average, Todd Rose Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy Lorry Henderson Twitter: @LorryHenderson IG: @LorryMichael
Shoutout to all the graduates! This week Tiffany and Autumn celebrate graduations at all levels. Listen as they discuss Alexander Lucius Twilight, the first Black person to earn a bachelor's degree, Julia Nepper who completed her PhD in Biochemistry at 23, and Chadwick Boseman's graduation speech at HU. Alexander Lucius Twilight: https://www.jbhe.com/chronology/ Julia Nepper: https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/nc-woman-who-began-college-at-12-receives-phd-at-23-1821740838#js_discussion-region Chadwick Boseman: http://diverseeducation.com/article/116167/ Blackademia Book Club: http://www.readblackademia.com/bookclub.html Writers: We're looking for 3-5 regular contributors for the Blackademia blog. If you're interested, send a brief bio and two writing samples to readblackademia@gmail.com
Meet Jamika Williams, the "We Are" yelling, costume designing, Assistant Director of Admissions, and all around dope person. Listen as Autumn interviews our first guest about her role in academia and her love for both admissions. Jamika's IG: @costumecoture Custom Crew: customcrew.bigcartel.com, @customcrewbyjamika
This week we discuss the University of South Carolina's statue of Richard T. Greener, Harvard's first African American graduate, late educator activist Marva Collins, and how Black women shaped the law banning sex discrimination. USC's Statue: www.jbhe.com/2018/02/university…ck-faculty-member/ Marva Collins: www.biography.com/people/marva-collins-5894 How Black Women Shaped the Law Banning Sex Discrimination: rewire.news/article/2018/02/28/…mination-education/
Today we discuss the power being at the top of the publication chain and celebrate both Marley Dias and some Philly teens who call out Florida teens to ask, "would you have stood in solidarity with us?" Journal of Negro Education http://www.journalnegroed.org/generalinfo.html Marley Dias https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2017/06/13/from-activist-to-author-how-12-year-old-marley-dias-is-changing-the-face-of-childrens-literature/#105b29f44ce0 Philly teens to Florida teens: Would you have stood in solidarity with us? http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/helen_ubinas/parkway-center-city-high-mass-shootings-parkland-florida-marjory-stoneman-gun-violence-20180313.html?mobi=true
In this episode Tiffany and Autumn shed light on Black Women's Literary Societies, highlight Kimberly Bryant (the real life Princess Shuri), and discuss the privilege and toxic masculinity of the people committing school shootings. Black Women's Literary Societies journals.psu.edu/phj/article/viewFile/25504/25273 Black Women and Girls in STEM blavity.com/we-need-to-talk-abo…utm_campaign=buffer www.blackgirlscode.com/about-bgc.html School Shootings www.theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/…how-many-so-far www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politi…c-masculinity/
In this episode, Tiffany and Autumn celebrate Horace Mann Bond, the first Black president of Lincoln University, Riché Barnes, professor of sociocultural anthropology and assistant dean of social sciences at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, and discuss why Black students quit university more often than their White peers (spoiler: the answer is racism). Riché Barnes bio: www.jbhe.com/2018/01/three-blac…ajor-universities/ Why do black students quit university more often than their white peers? www.theguardian.com/inequality/2018…han-white-peers
In this episode, Tiffany and Autumn discuss the negative effects of Brown v. Board, National Book Award-winner Jesmyn Ward, and the real effects of imposter syndrome.
In this first episode Tiffany & Autumn discuss the early trials of education for Black folks in America, the experiences of women of color on college campuses, and celebrate Dr. Regis Fox, our first Woman of the Week. History: academic.udayton.edu/race/04needs/education06.htm Notable News: cdn1.sph.harvard.edu/wp-content/upl…nal-Report.pdf www.jbhe.com/2017/12/difference…er-discrimination/ Dr. Regis Fox: www.gvsu.edu/english/fox-profile-287.htm
Just a little somethin somethin. Get to know Tiffany & Autumn a little bit better while you wait for the launch. Enjoy!