Podcasts about freedom readers

This episode marks the beginning of a new IMKC series called Author Talks, where host Kimberlé Crenshaw sits down with the authors of books banned by anti-CRT legislation. They break down why the featured author's work is so crucial to an understanding of America's racial history, and why its opponents have labeled the work's subject matter as forbidden knowledge. On this episode, Kim is joined by Ibram X. Kendi, founding Director of Boston University Center for Anti-Racist Research, and the youngest winner of the National Book Award for his non-fiction work Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America. They discuss the importance of talking to kids about racism, and unpack the fear-mongering around Kendi's critically acclaimed books about racism for kids, including Stamped: Racism, Anti-racism, and You, and Stamped (For Kids), both co-authored by Jason Reynolds. These vital books have been challenged or pulled from school libraries across the country. To attend the next Author Talk, sign up for updates about the African American Policy Forum's new book club, called Books Unbanned: From Freedom Riders to Freedom Readers Book Club. Learn about our Reading Circles for kids and adults, Author Talks, and more by clicking here: bit.ly/3On4miA This episode features: Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of six books for adults, and five books for children. Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks). Produced, mixed and edited by Nicole Edwards. Support provided by Kevin Minofu, and the team at the African American Policy Forum. Music by Blue Dot Sessions Follow us at @intersectionalitymatters, @IMKC_podcast

From October 8th to the 21st, we're hitting the road with the 10 Million More Black Voters initiative. We call our tour Books Unbanned: From Freedom Riders to Freedom Readers, and we're handing out 6,000 copies of books banned by anti-CRT laws across the country. This effort is to ensure that everyone has access to critical literature — especially stories that teach America's true racial history. Host Kimberlé Crenshaw is joined by friend and collaborator Barbara Arnwine, president and founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition. They unpack the connection between these banned books, voter suppression, and the vital importance of the upcoming midterm elections. To learn more about the Books Unbanned: From Freedom Riders to Freedom Readers tour, visit www.booksunbanned.org This episode features: Barbara Arnwine, Founder/President, Transformative Justice Coalition Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks) Produced and edited by Nicole Edwards Mixed by Sean Dunnam Support provided by Kevin Minofu and Julia Sharpe-Levine Music by Blue Dot Sessions Follow us at @intersectionalitymatters, @IMKC_podcast

Break out the pie chart. How much time, energy and resources do you devote to ensuring your funders and recipients are happy? 20%? Maybe 30%?In her journey to founding and serving South Carolina's Freedom Readers, Executive Director Tracy Bailey has learned it's a two-way street.In this episode of Accidental Fundraiser, Tracy shares how to reflect and celebrate your community, partner with key organizations for the benefit of all, and use your potential lack of access as a tool for motivation.

Many school boards across the country – including in central Pennsylvania – have been called on to take certain books out of school libraries. Often, the complaints are that the books are obscene with too much sex, the books contain stories of same-sex relationships or that they promote racial stereotypes or are critical of a race. Some of the books that are called into question are considered classics. When the book Me and Earl and the Dying Girl was challenged in Elizabethtown, a group of women formed Freedom Readers – a club to read banned books and eventually provide reviews or summaries on their Facebook page. Freedom Readers Judi Grove, former teacher Liz Lewis and former school principal and administrator Becky Hostetler join us on Tuesday's Smart Talk. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the root of every important problem we face, from mass incarceration to income inequality, is an education system influenced by our nation's fraught history. Just as past generations fought to ensure that all Americans could enjoy the right to fully participate in our democracy, so must we rally tirelessly to advance an educational agenda that promotes equity and inclusion. With the gap between white academic achievement and that of students of color widening, now is the time to turn our attention to the basics, and few would argue with the fact that the single most essential aspect of a good education is literacy. Beyond reading and writing, literacy encompasses a whole host of skills that allow us to develop our potential and succeed in society, including critical thinking, self-discipline, curiosity, leadership, and motivation. Helping all our nation's young people, especially those who live in low-income communities, improve their literacy skills should be a top priority. Numerous programs are operating around the country to address the issue of underperformance in light of the shortcomings of our public school system. In Forever Free, Tracy Swinton Bailey charts the journey of one such program, her nonprofit Freedom Readers. From a childhood shaped by books to a career promoting the love of reading, she describes the hurdles and rewards of academia, teaching, mobilizing, and fundraising. Bailey outlines clearly and persuasively how Freedom Readers' one-to-one tutoring model has worked in the rural South, and how it can work across the US. This book will inspire and empower readers, and should be placed in the hands of educators and organizers at every level. _______________________________________________   Produced by Maddie Gobbo, Lance Morgan, Natalie Freeman, & Michael Kowaleski. Theme: "I Love All My Friends," an unreleased demo by Fragile Gang. Visit https://www.skylightbooks.com/event for future offerings from the Skylight Books Events team.

Arguably the single most essential aspect of a good education is literacy. “To learn to read is to light a fire,” Victor Hugo wrote. By becoming literate, one develops a whole host of skills that allows one to develop potential and success in society; skills including critical thinking, self-discipline, curiosity, empathy, motivation, and leadership. The fire has been hard to come by for many of our nation's vulnerable children. Tracy Swinton Bailey knows this all too well and has taken steps to give those children their first sparks. In Forever Free: A True Story of Hope in the Fight for Child Literacy, Bailey's memoir offers valuable insights for effecting change in families, communities, and nationwide in our long-standing struggle to adequately educate vulnerable children. With a lifelong love of books and reading, and the power that both imparts, she founded the non-profit organization Freedom Readers. Based in the rural South, it is a one-on-one tutoring program that, she believes, can be modeled and work across the United States. The book offers the steps to make that happen and what she thinks can come of it if we do. Sparks, perhaps, can become flames and society will be a better place because of it, literate citizens within. Tracy Swinton Bailey earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Language and Literacy at the University of South Carolina in 2013. She is the founder of Freedom Readers, an after-school and summer literacy program. Buy the Book Forever Free: A True Story of Hope in the Fight for Child Literacy (Hardcover) from Third Place Books  Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation online click here.

"I realized that being a good reader and helping other people read well is a political act. You take a stand in society when you decide to chase after that." Along with instilling a lifelong love of reading, Tracy Swinton Bailey's father taught her how powerful literacy could be, which inspired her to start the literacy nonprofit Freedom Readers in 2010. Tracy talked with Zibby about her memoir, Forever Free, the incredible results Freedom Readers has produced, and how the group plans to grow in a post-pandemic world. Listeners can get involved at freedomreaders.org.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xW4zA2Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3BnrOVZ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Sojourn as we talk family, literacy, and Freedom Readers with its founder, Dr. Tracy Swinton Bailey.

(March 14, 2018) Dr J is speaking to Freedom Readers, a project of Grove City College's Center for Vision & Values. Her topic is "The Government's Duty to Marriage: A Not-Exclusively Biblical Approach." Check out our podcast stream if you missed yesterday's talk to one of Grove City's classes, and stay tuned for Q&A afterward.

(March 13, 2018) Dr J is speaking to a class of students at Grove City College near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her topic is "The Government's Duty to Marriage: A Not-Exclusively Biblical Approach." Stay tuned for Q&A afterward, and tune in for tomorrow's talk in the same vein to Freedom Readers, a project of the college's Center for Vision & Values.

Dr. Dennis Looney, Jr., Professor in the Department of French and Italian at the University of Pittsburg with secondary appointments in Classics and Philosophy is the keynote for the 2013 Addison Gayle Memorial Lecture. He speaks about his works and philosophical theories relating to Dante, Allen Tate, and other "Freedom Readers" in this lecture. The event was introduced by Jeffrey M. Peck, Dean of the Mildred and George Weissman School of Arts and Sciences and the Department of English at Baruch College.

Dr. Dennis Looney, Jr., Professor in the Department of French and Italian at the University of Pittsburg with secondary appointments in Classics and Philosophy is the keynote for the 2013 Addison Gayle Memorial Lecture. He speaks about his works and philosophical theories relating to Dante, Allen Tate, and other "Freedom Readers" in this lecture. The event was introduced by Jeffrey M. Peck, Dean of the Mildred and George Weissman School of Arts and Sciences and the Department of English at Baruch College.

The struggle over the Aliquippa mayor’s office comes to an explosive climax in a parallel story spanning 60 years! While Tug Horsesense gets closer to uncovering the truth about the election results, Dodge, Pluck, and the Freedom Readers are in … Continue reading →

After a surprise attack from Farious forces in the year 2000, our heroes lose their half of the Chronotope and are stranded in the future. Now, it’s up to Dodge and the Freedom Readers to retrieve the book in Neo-Beaver … Continue reading →

Mad with power, Allister Farious asserts himself as mayor of Aliquippa by jailing Edsel Intrepid. Meanwhile, Dodge and Pluck fight alongside the Freedom Readers in the year 2000.

Just as the results of the 1940 mayoral election are about to be announced, shots ring out and chaos fills the city. With Aliquippa’s future hanging in the balance, Dodge and Pluck need the help of some old friends to … Continue reading →