In this conversation, Dr. Amber Sessoms discusses the complexities of identity and community within the Black experience, particularly in predominantly white spaces. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, the need for intentional conversations at home, and the role of education in challenging harmful narratives. Dr. Sessoms also explores the significance of ancestry and historical trauma, advocating for healing and reclamation of one's heritage. She highlights the power of love and humanity in fostering connections and the importance of applying knowledge in practical ways to create a more inclusive society.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Cultural
QABA: 1.5 DEI
Contact Dr. Sessoms:
https://www.aninclination.com/about
https://www.instagram.com/natural_inclination/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aninclination/
Links:
Highlander Adult Education Center
https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/highlander-folk-school
Teaching To Transgress by Bell Hooks
All About Love by Bell Hooks
https://www.google.ca/books/edition/All_About_Love/A5ZDDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
Uncle Bobbie’s Books - Philadelphia
Starting with a love of Organic Chemistry
Dr. Bettina Love
Eddie Glaude
https://aas.princeton.edu/people/eddie-s-glaude-jr
Robin Redman Wright
https://harrisburg.psu.edu/faculty-and-staff/robin-redmon-wright
Dr. Dena Simmons
https://www.denasimmons.com/
My Grandmother’s Hands - Resmaa Menakem
https://www.google.ca/books/edition/My_Grandmother_s_Hands/OaG4DgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PT12&printsec=frontcover
The 1619 Project
https://www.google.ca/books/edition/The_1619_Project/B4MhEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA2&printsec=frontcover
Research Articles Discussed:
Sessoms, A. M. (2023). The work of bearing witness to the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and white rage. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2023, 91–104. https://doi.org/10.1002/ace.20489
Love, B. L. (2016). Anti-Black state violence, classroom edition: The spirit murdering of Black children. Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy, 13(1), 22–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/15505170.2016.1138258
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 114: Equity, Belonging and Inclusion with Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-114-equity-belonging-and-inclusion-with-drnikole-hollins-sims/
Episode 75 Cultivating Black Excellence and Intelligence in School Psychology with Dr. Celeste Malone
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-75-cultivating-black-excellence-and-intelligence-in-school-psychology-with-dr-celeste-malone/
Episode 67 Humility, Compassion, and Reflection with Dr. Nasiah Cirincione Ulezi and Dr. Jonathan Tarbox
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-67-humilty-compassion-and-reflection-with-dr-nasiah-cirincione-ulezi-and-drjonathan-tarbox/
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