Bl-Academically Speaking Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:51:47 -0400 https://blspeaking.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Bl-Academically Speaking yes 60bb587b-560b-52d0-9b19-d244ad4aec47 blspeaking@gmail.com Monique Power episodic false Join the host of Bl-Academically Speaking as she shares her personal journey towards becoming an anti-racist educator and commitment to serving her Black students . She also provides invaluable insights, practical resources, and effective strategies to empower educators in fostering inclusivity and equity within their own classrooms.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Monique Power blspeaking@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3lk5vxwth0vkohb1ncntlkvo7jhb?.jpg Bl-Academically Speaking Navigating Conversations about Race in the Classroom Navigating Conversations about Race in the Classroom In this episode we take a deep dive into understanding why educators become hesitant and uncomfortable discussing race and racism in a classroom setting. 

Monique provides some invaluable insights on: 

  • Ways to overcome the discomfort educators may be feeling.
  • Why it is important to discuss race and racism in the classroom.
  • Practical strategies teachers can employ when introducing this topic. 


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]]> In this episode we take a deep dive into understanding why educators become hesitant and uncomfortable discussing race and racism in a classroom setting. 

Monique provides some invaluable insights on: 

  • Ways to overcome the discomfort educators may be feeling.
  • Why it is important to discuss race and racism in the classroom.
  • Practical strategies teachers can employ when introducing this topic. 


In this episode Monique references the book Promoting Racial Literacy in Schools by Dr. Howard Stevenson... purchase your copy using the link provided below...
>>https://amzn.to/4auOt4m<<

Subscribe Now to be notified of the next episode!!

Host: Monique Power
Email: blspeaking@gmail.com

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]]> Monique Power Buzzsprout-14142466 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2807 Anti-black Racism Education, Anti-Black Racism, K-12 Education, ABR Ed, Black Students, Pedagogy, CRRP, CRT, Critical Race Theory, CRP, Equitable Education, Education in Ontario, Ontario Education, High School Education, GTA, Ministry of Education, Canadi 2 full false Where do we Begin? Where do we Begin? In this first episode, Monique Power provides a comprehensive introduction, delving into her background as an educator and equity consultant. She carefully articulates her journey in education and the rationale behind launching the Bl-Academically Speaking Podcast, establishing a clear direction and purpose for the initiative. Monique actively encourages listener engagement, fostering a dynamic two-way conversation that shapes the content and direction of subsequent episodes based on audience input.

Host: Monique Power
Email: blspeaking@gmail.com

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]]> In this first episode, Monique Power provides a comprehensive introduction, delving into her background as an educator and equity consultant. She carefully articulates her journey in education and the rationale behind launching the Bl-Academically Speaking Podcast, establishing a clear direction and purpose for the initiative. Monique actively encourages listener engagement, fostering a dynamic two-way conversation that shapes the content and direction of subsequent episodes based on audience input.

Host: Monique Power
Email: blspeaking@gmail.com

Follow us on social media:
Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube

Become a #Bl-Warrior by Joining our Facebook Group


]]> Monique Power Buzzsprout-14017274 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1408 Anti-black Racism Education, Anti-Black Racism, K-12 Education, ABR Ed, Black Students, Pedagogy, CRRP, CRT, Critical Race Theory, CRP, Equitable Education, Education in Ontario, Ontario Education, High School Education, GTA, Ministry of Education, Canadi 1 full false