Black FACTivism: Recent Episodes
Cory McCarthy
Urban Education experience fueled by inspiration and motivation needed to change the trajectories of urban students, scholars and athletes.
Part 2 of our Advice to Black Male Educators and shout out to the three black women who helped me be where I am today
This Episode Features a deep look into how black students are far away from receiving the education and support they deserve. How can we identify, develop and create solutions for Black Children specifically in Urban Districts.
This episode we break down the Buffalo and Texas Shooting and the response needed in Education
We also talk about student protests and the "Everett 6"
This Episode Recaps a Summer of Winning for students as we breakdown a Modern Day SEEDFOLKS program where urban students learned to grow their own food and messed around and did some engineering.. all learners are welcome here... Plus Shout outs!!
This episode, our two hosts reflect on a long but eventful year they discuss relationship building skills, why everyone mad about CRT, and power moves....
This episode we interview School Turnaround Specialist Shawn Hurt. We reflect on an epiphany of a 12 year plan and discuss potential recruitment from HBCU's with Cory McCarthy, Fred Laporte, CFD & Damen Kelton. Episode brought to you by the Urban Coaches Association.
EPISODE 4 CORY AND COURTLAND DISCUSS IN CLASS POWER DYNAMICS, HOW TO BUILD BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS AND OF COURSE... FOOD.
This is a powerful episode features Billy and Bobby McClain aka The World Famous Wondertwins, The Super Chemistry Teacher Courtland Ferreria Douglas and Cory McCarthy. They openly discuss:
The Everyday pain of the George Floyd Murder
What it is like to be a Black Male Educator
What Black Male Educators Need to Succeed
The Gift and the Curse
This conversation touches on:
History of Racism
Ulysses S. Grant Credit
The Insurrection
Multicultural Competence in Schools
White Allyism
"Tell Us How You Really Feel" Author Nyell Jeudy joins the crew to talk her new book, being a black woman independent publisher, mental health and coping strategies.
This EP is live from the Empowering Young Black Excellence 2nd Annual Luncheon. Poetry, speeches, awards. Black Excellence.
Hosted by: Cory McCarthy, Sashae Walls & Nicola Jones
Our first installment features a panel interview with an epic dose of Black Excellence.
Featuring the:
Black Tech Guru
Black Wall Street
Black Pharma
Black Art Therapist
Black Scientist
Black Politician
This episode we talk about the mental health of kids during a pandemic. Also interview rising stars Kerwin Rent and April Watkins.