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Cultural Curriculum Chat with Jebeh Edmunds

Welcome to the Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast — where culture meets curriculum, and conversations spark real change. Hosted by author, educator, DEI consultant, and cultural storyteller Jebeh Edmunds, this show is your weekly guide to creating inclusive spaces where every voice is seen, valued, and celebrated.Whether you"re an educator, leader, DEI practitioner, or a lifelong learner committed to equity, you’ll find empowering dialogue here. We dive into multicultural education, workplace

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11:47

Season 7 Episode #18 Unlocking Creativity: Diverse...

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2025/07/11

Send us a text Creativity doesn't just happen—it blossoms when we honor the rich cultural backgrounds our students bring to the classroom every day. This episode dives into the powerful connection between creativity and culturally responsive teaching, revealing how diverse perspectives don't just promote inclusion—they spark innovation. When students see their cultural identities reflected in curriculum, something remarkable happens. They engage more deeply, take intellectual risks, and deve...

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Season 7 Episode #17 Uncover Your Unconscious Bias: A...

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2025/07/04

Send us a text Ever caught yourself making a snap judgment about someone without realizing it? That's unconscious bias at work, and it shapes everything from our teaching practices to our everyday interactions. As educators, these hidden biases can profoundly impact who we trust, how we grade, and even how we discipline students. In this deeply reflective episode, I introduce myself in a new light—as an author currently publishing my debut novel, "Uncover Your Unconscious Bias"—while guiding...

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Season 7 Episode #16: The Power of Storytelling in...

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2025/06/27

Send us a text Storytelling is the heartbeat of cultural education. When students encounter stories from different backgrounds, something magical happens—they develop empathy, affirm their identities, and sharpen critical thinking skills that extend far beyond classroom walls. Throughout this episode, we explore why multicultural stories are non-negotiable components of effective education. Stories engage the emotional centers of our brains, creating deeper connections to content than facts ...

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Season 7 Episode #15 The Power of Diverse Books:...

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2025/06/20

Send us a text What happens when we break free from our reading comfort zones? Nita Creekmore, author of "Read Outside Your Bubble," returns to the Cultural Curriculum Chat podcast to explore this transformative question with host Jebeh Edmunds. Creekmore's journey began as a Black little girl rarely seeing herself represented in books. "Oftentimes Black little girls were like the little sidekick or the little friend and then they kind of were in and then out of the story," she recalls...

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Season 7 Episode #14 Meeting Students Where They Are:...

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2025/06/13

Send us a text What happens when a former classroom teacher transforms her passion for inclusive education into a global consultancy? Dr. Jessica Werner, founder of North Shore Learning, takes us on a journey through the evolving landscape of educational inclusion in this eye-opening conversation. Growing up in 1980s Central California, Werner witnessed her physician father attending night classes to learn Spanish so he could better serve his patients—an early model of meeting others where t...

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Season 7 Episode #13 Google Is Free, Babe

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2025/06/06

Send us a text Tired of being the on-call cultural encyclopedia? You're not alone. Every BIPOC educator knows the feeling—you're minding your business at your child's baseball game, shopping for groceries, or enjoying dinner with your spouse when someone approaches with that look. Suddenly you're fielding questions like "Do you speak African?" or "Is that traditional outfit a costume?" or the ever-popular "Do you celebrate the 4th of July?" Questions that could have been answered with a thre...

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10:37

Season 7 Episode #12 Why Are you Still Butchering My...

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2025/05/30

Send us a text What's in a name? Everything. Your name is your melody, your lineage, and how your ancestors speak through you. So when someone consistently mispronounces it or, worse, substitutes it with something entirely different, that's not just an honest mistake—it's a choice that speaks volumes. Welcome to this raw, honest conversation about one of the most persistent microaggressions many of us face: name butchering. As your host Jeba Edmonds (not Jabba, not Jebba, and definitely not ...

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Season 7 Ep #11 Everybody Wants the Flavor But Not...

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2025/05/23

Send us a text Ever changed your voice on a Zoom call? Avoided cultural references at work? Second-guessed your tone in every email? That mental gymnastics—known as code switching—is the focus of our thought-provoking conversation about authenticity, cultural appropriation, and the exhaustion of making yourself palatable in spaces that weren't built for you. Drawing from powerful personal experiences, we explore the painful irony of being told our natural hair is "unprofessional" while watch...

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Season 7 Episode #10 Illuminating the Archives: A...

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2025/05/16

Send us a text What decides which stories survive the test of time? Who determines which voices echo through history's halls? These questions lie at the heart of our fascinating conversation with Dominique Luster, a master storyteller and dedicated archivist who's revolutionizing how we preserve Black narratives. Describing her work as "Harriet Tubman meets Indiana Jones," Dominique shares her remarkable journey from theater major to founder of The Luster Company, a groundbreaking archival f...

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Season 7 Episode #9 Engaging Diverse Stakeholders in...

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2025/05/09

Send us a text "Real change doesn't happen from the top to the bottom—it happens from the center out." This powerful principle sits at the heart of transformative nonprofit leadership that genuinely serves communities through authentic inclusion. Most nonprofit organizations face a critical disconnect: leadership boards often look drastically different from the communities they serve. This gap undermines effectiveness and perpetuates systemic inequities. When marginalized community members a...

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Season 7 Episode #8 Podcast: Fresh & Inclusive: New...

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2025/05/02

Send us a text Ready to transform your classroom with culturally responsive teaching resources? Veteran educator Jebeh Edmunds takes us on a journey through her specially designed lesson plans that celebrate diversity while meeting educational standards. Discover the Natural Resources unit plan for sixth graders that explores the ecological wealth of the African continent, complete with activities focused on Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai and comprehensive student resources. For se...

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Season 7 Episode # 7: Addressing Cultural Stereotypes...

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2025/04/25

Send us a text Ready to transform how cultural narratives appear in your classroom? Cultural stereotypes lurk in teaching materials everywhere—from textbooks portraying African nations solely through poverty to history lessons reducing Black heritage to just five famous figures. These oversimplifications don't just affect lesson plans; they shape how our students understand the world. Drawing from my own experience as an educator who once challenged a problematic reading passage only to be d...

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Season 7 Episode #6 Beyond Involvement: How Educators...

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2025/04/18

Send us a text The magic happens when educators and parents join forces as true partners in a child's education. Gone are the days when "parent involvement" meant simply attending conferences or helping with homework. Today's inclusive classrooms demand meaningful engagement where families are recognized as essential collaborators in student success. Have you ever wondered why some teacher-parent relationships flourish while others remain strained? The answer often lies in intentional commun...

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Season 7 Episode #5 Beat by Beat: Bringing African...

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2025/04/11

Send us a text Music isn't merely entertainment—it's living history, powerful social commentary, and vital cultural preservation. For African and African-American communities especially, musical traditions have served as a lifeline connecting generations, preserving identities, and speaking essential truths when voices were systematically silenced. The rich tapestry of traditional African music reveals profound philosophical concepts through its structure. Unlike Western traditions that ofte...

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Season 7 Episode #4 Teach Outside the Box: Your Guide...

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2025/04/04

Send us a text Ready to transform your teaching with multicultural resources that actually reflect all your students? You've just found exactly what you've been searching for. Representation isn't just a buzzword—it's a critical component of effective teaching. When students see themselves in learning materials, they engage more deeply, connect more meaningfully, and ultimately achieve more academically. Yet finding high-quality, standards-aligned resources that authentically celebrate diver...

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Season 7 Episode #3 Continuing a Family Legacy: How...

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2025/03/28

Send us a text Tiana Ferrell doesn't just carry the blood of a civil rights icon in her veins – she actively extends that legacy through her own unique blend of art, activism, and advocacy. As the great-great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells, Tiana shares how family stories about her pioneering ancestor shaped her path toward becoming a social changemaker. The conversation takes us to the campus of Rust College, where Tiana felt her ancestor's spiritual presence guiding her toward her purpose. ...

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Season 7 Episode #2 Navigating Crisis Across Cultural...

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2025/03/21

Send us a text Cultural competence isn't just a buzzword—it's a lifesaving skill in crisis management. Drawing from shocking Hurricane Katrina statistics, we reveal how emergency responses crumbled when officials failed to understand the communities they served. With 55% of New Orleans residents lacking evacuation transportation and deep-rooted historical mistrust between communities and government agencies, the disaster exposed catastrophic gaps in cultural understanding. From COVID-19's va...

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Season 7 Episode #1 How SEL is Shaping the Future of...

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2025/03/14

Send us a text Step into the transformative world of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in our latest episode! We dive into the integral role SEL plays in reshaping classrooms by highlighting its potential to enhance emotional regulation, foster empathy, and improve interaction among students and teachers. As our educational landscape continues to evolve, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, we spotlight how SEL equips students with essential life skills, turning them into better citizens a...

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Season 6 Episode # 23 Cultural Intelligence

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2025/03/07

Send us a text Have you ever found yourself struggling to connect with someone from a different culture? You're not alone, and that's where cultural intelligence (CQ) steps in as an essential skill in today’s interconnected world. In this enlightening episode, we unpack the concept of CQ, from its four key components—Drive, Knowledge, Strategy, and Action—to the practical ways you can enhance it in your daily life. Through engaging stories and relatable examples, we demonstrate how high CQ l...

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Season 6 Episode# 22: Heart, Soul, and Cultural...

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2025/02/28

Send us a text Join us in a heartfelt conversation with the inspiring Jebeh Edmunds, founder and CEO of Jebeh Cultural Consulting, as she shares her remarkable journey from the classroom to entrepreneurship. Once a beloved fifth-grade teacher, Jebeh now leads a consulting firm that provides multicultural educational resources, empowering businesses and educators to engage more effectively with diverse communities. Discover how her passion for storytelling and cultural responsiveness fuels her...

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