The Two Percent

In this episode, the Two Percent discusses the mental health challenges of black male educators and we also examine the psychological toll the pandemic has taken on students and the entire education system. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we take a look at the role of Black Superheroes in comics and pop culture. Beyond just representation, we talk about why Black Superheroes are important, as well as their impact, their ability to inspire and help us cope with being Black in America. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we discuss the joys of teaching, share some of our best experiences in the classroom and most importantly, we explain why in our humble opinion more Black Men need to consider becoming teachers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In our Season 2 opener, we take a look at how our year long distance learning experiment has gone from the students' perspective and find out what's on our students minds as they prepare to return to school. Our young guests were raw, frank and shared some truth and insights that many in education need to know but may not be quite ready to hear. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What can we say about 2020…alot actually. In this Episode, we share our insights and takeaways from a few key events that shaped 2020. We discuss COVID-19 and it's impact on education; as well as the civil unrest and politics that defined the last year. We also decide if 2020 is truly the Boogey Man we made it out be, or just an innocent bystander. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of the Two Percent, we talk college! Jonathan Aubrey shares his first-year experience during these COVID times. We also hear from high school senior, Taylor Wherry-Rice about the college application process and we speak with college access professional, Keion Morgan about what students and parents need to do to get into school. Finally, be sure to check out the college resources below that were shared in this episode! College Resources: commonapp.com commonblackcollegeapp.com Fairtest.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As we head towards what will likely be one of the closest and most controversial elections in modern history, The Two Percent delves into Voting Rights, the importance of your vote, it's impact locally and why civics education is more important than ever before. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Part Two of this two-part episode, we provide some insight on how hip-hip can be effectively used in the classroom. We also attempt to rank our top five emcees! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Part One of this two-part episode, we take a took at the impact of hip-hop in our lives and explore several of the many purposes of hip-hop. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Episode 4, we discuss how to dismantle, disrupt and deconstruct classroom instruction to build more equitable and inclusive classrooms. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the second installment of our Welcome Back series, we are joined by K-12 educators Brandon Miller and Torray Johnson. Our panel of educators discuss the impact of HBCU's in their educational journey, reveal how they're preparing for virtual instruction and share tips to help parents and students thrive with remote learning. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Part 1 of Episode 2 of the Two Percent, we discuss opening schools during a pandemic and we focus on parents and the questions they should ask in this moment, in order to advocate for their students. A heated debated ensues between the hosts and comparisons to legendary hip-hop greats Wu-Tang Clan are humbly submitted. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Finally, the inaugural episode of the Two Percent Podcast is here! On this first episode four black male career educators discuss their educational journeys as black male students and teachers. We get a 360 degree view of the classroom from a black male perspective and we learn why their presence in our classroom matters. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app