Milton Alan Turner: Worldviews

This week, Milton Alan Turner reacts to the horrific racially motivated mass shooting at a Tops Supermarket in Buffalo, NY on May 14.

As more institutions adopt the use of facial recognition, many criticize this technology as being highly unreliable- especially in its inability to properly identify people of color. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses some of the issues that prevent most software programs and photographic equipment from accurately recognizing or reproducing images of people of color.

As more institutions adopt the use of facial recognition, many criticize this technology as being highly unreliable- especially in its inability to properly identify people of color. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses some of the issues that prevent most software programs and photographic equipment from accurately recognizing or reproducing images of people of color.

May 1, International Labor Day or May Day is celebrated around the world, but it is largely unknown in the United States even though it was started here. Conversely, May 5 or Cinco de Mayo is a very popular drinking holiday in the United States while it is a regional and much more somber holiday in Mexico. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses how and why these two celebrations have evolved here in the U.S.

May 1, International Labor Day or May Day is celebrated around the world, but it is largely unknown in the United States even though it was started here. Conversely, May 5 or Cinco de Mayo is a very popular drinking holiday in the United States while it is a regional and much more somber holiday in Mexico. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses how and why these two celebrations have evolved here in the U.S.

The Florida Department of Education recently announced that it rejected 42 math textbooks from its adoption list for incorporating “prohibited topics or unsolicited strategies, including CRT” (critical race theory). But a further examination indicates that it in most cases, it was references to social emotional learning, not race, that led to the rejections. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses social emotional learning and asset-based pedagogies, such as culturally responsive teaching, and explains why how we learn is as important as what we learn.

The Florida Department of Education recently announced that it rejected 42 math textbooks from its adoption list for incorporating “prohibited topics or unsolicited strategies, including CRT” (critical race theory). But a further examination indicates that it in most cases, it was references to social emotional learning, not race, that led to the rejections. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses social emotional learning and asset-based pedagogies such as culturally responsive teaching and explains why how we learn is as important as what we learn.

From Brian Flores's racial discrimination lawsuit, Ohio's HB 616, political adds using Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement to attack “critical race theory,” to the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the topic of race seemed to be everywhere the first week of April. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses why The 1619 Project and intersectionality are not “divisive and inherently racist concepts” and why not dealing with race is not only bad policy, it's bad pedagogy.

From Brian Flores's racial discrimination lawsuit, Ohio's HB 616, political adds using Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement to attack “critical race theory,” to the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the topic of race seemed to be everywhere the first week of April. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses why The 1619 Project and intersectionality are not “divisive and inherently racist concepts” and why not dealing with race is not only bad policy, it's bad pedagogy.

This week, Milton Alan Turner and Sandra D. Bishop, host of the Making the Connection Between Race & Health podcast, discuss the 2022 Oscars broadcast and especially Will Smith's violent reaction to Chris Rock's joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.

Kyiv or Kiev? Beijing or Peking? Mumbai or Bombay? Iraq or Eye-rack? Or the proper pronunciation of Tchoupitoulas or Cuyahoga? How we pronounce a name can say a lot about us and what we think about others. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses the importance of names how their mispronunciation can be viewed as political as well as acts of aggression.

Kyiv or Kiev? Beijing or Peking? Mumbai or Bombay? Iraq or Eye-rack? Or the proper pronunciation of Tchoupitoulas or Cuyahoga?  How we pronounce a name can say a lot about us and what we think about others. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses the importance of names how their mispronunciation can be viewed as political as well as acts of aggression.

Childhood is often seen as a time for play where children are free to explore, make mistakes, learn and grow. But unfortunately, this is not the case for all children. Black children, and particularly Black girls, are often perceived as older and less innocent than their white counterparts. This week Milton Alan Turner discusses the dangers that black youth face as a result of adultification bias.

Childhood is often seen as a time for play where children are free to explore, make mistakes, learn and grow. But unfortunately, this is not the case for all children. Black children, and particularly Black girls, are often perceived as older and less innocent than their white counterparts. This week Milton Alan Turner discusses the dangers that black youth face as a result of adultification bias.

Recent pressures to limit or even forbid the discussion of “divisive” issues have led many teachers to avoid discussing the topics of race, racism or social justice. The very mention of them brings discomfort and many avoid talking about them at all costs, like the character Bruno in the Disney film Encanto. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses why, as world language educators, we should and must talk about these issues, even if the conversations are difficult.

Recent pressures to limit or even forbid the discussion of “divisive” issues have led many teachers to avoid discussing the topics of race, racism or social justice. The very mention of them brings discomfort and many avoid talking about them at all costs, like the character Bruno in the Disney film Encanto. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses why, as world language educators, we should and must talk about these issues, even if the conversations are difficult.

Many people can quote a single line from Martin Luther King Jr. referring to judging people by “the content of their character,” but most don't understand the context in which it was said. Dr. King has become a sanitized whitewashed figure and most forget the complexity and controversies of the life of the man the FBI once considered “the most dangerous Negro in the future of this nation.” This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses Dr. King's views on race, history and education.

Many people can quote a single line from Martin Luther King Jr. referring to judging people by “the content of their character,” but most don't understand the context in which it was said. Dr. King has become a sanitized whitewashed figure and most forget the complexity and controversies of the life of the man the FBI once considered “the most dangerous Negro in the future of this nation.” This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses Dr. King's views on race, history and education.

As linguist Dr. John McWhorter once said, one of the last remaining prejudices that we can openly express is linguistic prejudice. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses the intricacies of Black Language, the myths surrounding the criticisms of Black Language or Black English or Ebonics, and the need to combat what Dr. April Baker-Bell calls “anti-black linguistic racism.”

As linguist Dr. John McWhorter once said, one of the last remaining prejudices that we can openly express is linguistic prejudice. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses the intricacies of Black Language, the myths surrounding the criticisms of Black Language or Black English or Ebonics, and the need to combat what Dr. April Baker-Bell calls “anti-black linguistic racism.”

This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses leadership and why it is important to recognize not only the pioneers and the firsts, but also to recognize the leaders who followed and who are equally important but may be all too easily forgotten.

This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses leadership and why it is important to recognize not only the pioneers and the firsts, but also to recognize the leaders who followed and who are equally important but may be all too easily forgotten.

This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses Social Justice in the World Languages Classroom. He defines what social justice is, what social justice is not, and using the concept of solidarity in Catholic Social Teaching, he describes five pillars of a framework for world languages teachers.

This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses Social Justice in the World Languages Classroom. He defines what social justice is, what social justice is not, and using the concept of solidarity in Catholic Social Teaching, he describes five pillars of a framework for world languages teachers.

There's a Haitian proverb in Kreyòl that says “Ayiti se tè glise.” “Haiti is slippery ground.” The proverb conveys the complex nature of the country and its inhabitants. Yet in spite of the fact that they defy simple definitions, Haiti and its people are often reduced to the racialized stereotypes of being “the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere” or the home of voodoo. This week, Milton Alan Turner talks about why Haiti has an image problem and needs, in the words of Gina Athena Ulysse “new narratives.”

There's a Haitian proverb in Kreyòl that says “Ayiti se tè glise.” “Haiti is slippery ground.” The proverb conveys the complex nature of the country and its inhabitants. Yet in spite of the fact that they defy simple definitions, Haiti and its people are often reduced to the racialized stereotypes of being “the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere” or the home of voodoo. This week, Milton Alan Turner talks about why Haiti has an image problem and needs, in the words of Gina Athena Ulysse, “new narratives.”

The recent Tokyo Olympic Games have been a showcase of extraordinary talent. They have featured athletes such as Naomi Osaka, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ira Brown, Lamont Marcell Jacobs, Rui Hachimura, Abdul Hakim Sani Brown, and Stephanie Mawuli who challenge our conventional notions of nationality. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses what is nationality, why this concept of identity can be so important to many and why it seems so threatening to others.

The recent Tokyo Olympic Games have been a showcase of extraordinary talent. They have featured athletes such as Naomi Osaka, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ira Brown, Lamont Marcell Jacobs, Rui Hachimura, Abdul Hakim Sani Brown, and Stephanie Mawuli who challenge our conventional notions of nationality. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses what is nationality, why this concept of identity can be so important to many and why it seems so threatening to others.

This week, Milton Alan Turner is talking with Saint Ignatius High School history teacher Robert J. Corrigan. During the interview, they discuss the teaching of Reconstruction and Redemption in US History courses, how certain groups attempt to control a historical narrative, and the importance of allowing silenced voices to be heard.

This week, Milton Alan Turner is talking with Saint Ignatius High School history teacher Robert J. Corrigan. During the interview, they discuss the teaching of Reconstruction and Redemption in US History courses, how certain groups attempt to control a historical narrative, and the importance of allowing silenced voices to be heard.

Even though there are more than three million African Americans in the US Catholic Church, the institution is perceived as overwhelmingly and predominantly white. In fact, Black Catholics are often treated with surprise or suspicion. In the words of Father Cyprian Davis, “Like many others, blacks had to fight for their faith; but their fight was often with members of their own [Catholic] household.” In this week's episode, Milton Alan Turner will discuss the challenges of being Black and Catholic, from the joys of the elevation of the first African American cardinal to the tensions of the proper role of social justice.

Even though there are more than three million African Americans in the US Catholic Church, the institution is perceived as overwhelmingly and predominantly white. In fact, Black Catholics are often treated with surprise or suspicion. In the words of Father Cyprian Davis, “Like many others, blacks had to fight for their faith; but their fight was often with members of their own [Catholic] household.” In this week's episode, Milton Alan Turner will discuss the challenges of being Black and Catholic, from the joys of the elevation of the first African American cardinal to the tensions of the proper role of social justice.

In this episode, Milton Alan Turner interviews Cathy Charles, “The Sobriety Connector,” as she talks about her journey towards living a “SoberFULL life,” about being your true self, the importance of having authentic conversations and of being curious. Cathy's story can be heard at “Funnier At Yourhouse” on Facebook and GettingBAC2Zero.com.

In this episode, Milton Alan Turner interviews Cathy Charles, “The Sobriety Connector,” as she talks about her journey towards living a “SoberFULL life.” Cathy's story can be heard at “Funnier At Yourhouse” on Facebook and GettingBAC2Zero.com.

In this episode, Milton Alan Turner interviews Sandra D. Bishop. Sandra is minister of Agape Renaissance Spiritual Center and founder of Esteemed Encounters. She broadcasts the weekly radio show “Shift Happens” on WOVU 95.9 and is now releasing her “Morning Glory” Facebook Live broadcasts as podcasts. Sandra discusses topics including racism and health care, writing, the importance of sharing her “milk” and, of course, “The Matrix.”

In this episode, Milton Alan Turner interviews Sandra D. Bishop. Sandra is minister of Agape Renaissance Spiritual Center and founder of Esteemed Encounters. She broadcasts the weekly radio show “Shift Happens” on WOVU 95.9 and is now releasing her “Morning Glory” Facebook Live broadcasts as podcasts.

2021 is swiftly becoming the year of critical race theory. It has been referenced thousands of times in news stories this year and 26 states have proposed legislation banning the teaching of critical race theory in schools. But the problem is, what is being described or defined in these laws and in many media outlets as critical race theory or CRT is not in fact critical race theory. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses how the CRT controversy has been manufactured and what the true goals of its critics might be by using the punch, parry, kick strategy defined by Ian Haney López in his book Dog Whistle Politics.

2021 is swiftly becoming the year of critical race theory. It has been referenced thousands of times in news stories this year and 26 states have proposed legislation banning the teaching of critical race theory in schools. But the problem is, what is being described or defined in these laws and in many media outlets as “critical race theory” or “CRT” is not in fact critical race theory. This week Milton Alan Turner will discuss how the CRT controversy has been manufactured and what the true goals of its critics might be by using the “punch, parry, kick” strategy defined by Ian Haney Lopez in his book “Dog Whistle Politics.”

Last year the Washington Redskins and the Cleveland Indians announced their intentions to change their names. While many applaud these efforts, some have wondered, “what's the point?” Some just consider it to be an example of politically correct wokeness. Milton Alan Turner discusses why names do matter and why actually seeing people and accepting their true identities is not only just and human, but it's a moral imperative

Tune into my next episode as I discuss why the Cleveland baseball and Washington football teams should change their names and why it's important to recognize each other's identities.

In this episode, I discuss why we should stop thinking about schools as being in the “knowledge” or “information” business and instead think of them as being in the “wisdom” business.

I invite you to join me and listen in on my upcoming podcast "Worldviews!"