Author: cwyoungerblog
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Black Teachers Matter: Jamirious Mooney
I became an Educator because, growing up, I always heard that this generation was troubled and hopeless. It bothered me because I realized that the same mouths saying that were the same ones raising us. I wanted to be the change I needed to see with kids. I began teaching at 11 because I knew…
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Black Teachers Matter: Kim Underwood
1) Why did you choose to teach? I chose to teach because I love to see the moment the light turns on when a child has accomplished or understood something for the first time. 2) Does representation matter in the classroom? Why or why not? Yes. Representation in the classroom matters because it allows our…
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Black Teachers Matter: Kimberly Williams
I was inspired by my mother, who is now a retired teacher. I would watch and admire how much she cared for her students and how they were filled with happiness, and I thought that was awesome. So, I just knew that I wanted to teach as a little girl. I like to say it’s…
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#GirlDad: Otis
Otis Carroll Jr. Otis is the father of two phenomenal daughters: Shekinah and Aliyah. 1. What do you like most about being a Girl Dad? I have enjoyed everything about being a dad to daughters. Just watching them grow and mature into young ladies has been amazing. 2. What do you wish you would have…
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#GirlDad: Douglas
Douglas Gray Jr. Douglas is a dad to two brilliant daughters: Anjelynn and Janae. 1. What do you like most about being a girl dad? I love being a positive influence in their life and watching them grow. I love teaching my daughters to be self sufficient and to stand on their own. 2. What…
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#GirlDad: Jack
Jack Younger Jack is the father of 5 amazing daughters and a bonus stepdaughter: Naughty’a, CW, Sigourney, Jackie, Sydney, and Robyn. 1. What do you like most about being a Girl Dad? I loved seeing my daughters grow into the women they are today. 2. What do you wish you would have been told when…
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#GirlDad: Jeff
Jeff is the father of two handsome sons and a young Queen: Jayla. 1. What do you like most about being a Girl Dad? The best part of being a Girl dad is participating in the development of my daughter. I like watching her learn new things and listening to her express herself. I like…
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Black Teachers Matter: Tea Harrison
Why did you choose teaching? I chose to be a teacher, because I am afraid to die. I don’t mean death in the physical sense. I am working hard to break generational curses. I want my legacy to continue beyond my physical existence. If i can inspire the next artist or spark creativity in a…
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Black Teachers Matter: Naughty’a Gray
Why did you choose teaching? I have always loved teaching. Teaching is my passion and my mission. I remember my first teaching moment. As a kindergartner, I was asked what I want to be when I grow up, and I said “a teacher”. I drew a picture of myself as a teacher. I have a…
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Black Teachers Matter: Blake Lyle
Why did you choose teaching? I chose to teach because I believe that a truly holistic education has the capacity to change the trajectory of someone’s life. I think that education can be the force that drives systematic and cultural change in this country. I want to have a positive impact on the lives of…
For Colored Girls Who Lead 