Podcast appearances and mentions of Matthew R Morris

The international bestselling author returns to the Walsh family in her latest novel My Favorite Mistake; Bridget Raymundo shares what books the internet was loving this year; the book that defines “genre-bending” to Matthew R. Morris, a Juno Award-winning jazz singer who loves to birdwatch; and remembering celebrated Canadian thriller author Andrew Pyper on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed in this episode include:Collide by Bal KhabraI Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham JonesA Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose SutherlandHeavy: An American Memoir by Kiese LaymonThe Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan

Growing up as a young Black man, Matthew R. Morris felt hemmed in by expectations around race, masculinity and how people thought he should fit into Canadian society. In January, he talked to Matt Galloway about his journey from a difficult student with something to prove, to an educator and role model for Black youth.

Race, Black masculinity, hip-hop culture, and education have an intricate relationship with one another. Matthew R. Morris is an educator and author who has dedicated much of his work to exploring racism in Canada's school system. We discuss how we can make the classroom a more inclusive space, a phenomenon Matthew calls the Fresh Prince syndrome, and Matthew's new book: Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity, and Belonging.

Through his personal essays in "Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity and Belonging," writer and educator Matthew R. Morris reflects on his development from youth to adulthood, from subtle racism experienced in elementary school to becoming a mentor to Black youth as a teacher. At Tecumseh Senior Public School, where he attending and then taught, he talks to Jeyan Jeganathan about what sports, music, education, and family taught him about his identity and why it's important to pass those lessons on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up as a young Black man, Matthew R. Morris felt hemmed in by expectations around race, masculinity and how people thought he should fit into Canadian society. In his new memoir Black Boys Like Me, he explores his journey from a difficult student with something to prove, to an educator and role model for Black youth.

Fashion influencer Mirian Njoh talks about championing author Carley Fortune's Meet Me At The Lake during the upcoming Canada Reads debates, Matthew R. Morris discusses his poignant essay collection Black Boys Like Me, Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio on her charming novel Reuniting With Strangers, plus more.

Gettin' Air with Matthew R. Morris. In the Season 5 premiere of Gettin' Air, Matthew R. Morris joins Terry to chat about many things, including his recent keynote for the 2021 Digital Pedagogy Lab, how to bring your authentic self to your teaching, and his experience with The Fresh Prince Syndrome.

Reflecting and reckoning with what's changed and what remains the same since George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020 by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Anti-racism activist, educator and writer Matthew R. Morris, Cree/Iroquois/French award-winning journalist Brandi Morin, and MLA for Edmonton-City Centre David Shepherd explore where Canada is at in relation to racism on the one year milestone. Toronto Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia shares how it feels to be the first fan ever inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He explains the significance of having his turban in the display at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Plus, Positive Reflections thanks to our pals at Kuby Energy! 34:48 - Impact of George Floyd panel 1:37:39 - Toronto Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia 2:01:27 - Positive Reflections

Each day this week we are counting down the Top 5 episodes of 2020! #2: Season 3 Ep. 2 - We talk with Matthew about the work that needs to be done when it comes to changing our educational systems, the deep personal work that needs to happen as we move forward, and the importance of authenticity.

Ryan Gurcharn speaks with educator, writer, and TEDx speaker Matthew R. Morris about the 'Fresh Prince Syndrome'. Could it be what's holding back your child from success? They discuss various barriers that still exist in our education system and Morris invites all educations and community members to join him in a live zoom meet-up that happens every other Thursday at 7pm called #QuarantineEd. Former Peel Schools Student Trustee Laura Otis-Naidenova also joins the show and calls out some of the physical, economical, and social barriers that she's experienced and fought against.

Matthew R. Morris is an educator, writer, and speaker born and raised in Toronto. His writing focuses on the intersection of race, black masculinity, hip-hop culture, and education. He currently teaches middle school in the TDSB. He also has an MA from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. He has been featured in the Toronto Star, Huffington Post, ETFO's "The Voice" magazine, and Education Canada magazine. His blog, www.matthewrmorris.com, serves to inspire and provide insight on educational matters.