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Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns

Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IV

On Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns, we’re examining the intersection of education, access, race, and how government impacts the teaching of our babies. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

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67:55

Dr. King Didn’t Die For This

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2025/01/21

Survival, friendship, acceptance, and love are themes that thread this episode together. Angela Rye, political strategist, culture architect, entrepreneur and Dr. Johns’ twin, joins the class to process what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life and legacy have to teach us in this moment: the importance of engaging in rituals that soothe and restore you, including building with friends who challenge you. The two Capitol Hill veterans discuss lessons they learned, including the critical role of the

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42:44

Educating Black Boys

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2025/01/14

Brother Brother Baba Ron Walker has more than 50 years of experience as a teacher, principal, staff developer, and consultant. He is the founding and retired executive director of the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color. He joins the class to discuss lessons learned from educating Black Boys and being educated by Black people who love Black people. Walker, Ron. Solomon’s Plan’s A Gift of Education from a Father to His Son.

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53:43

Developing Kings, Queens, & Non-Binary

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2025/01/07

Brother Baba Christopher “Chris” Chatmon is the visionary founder and CEO of Kingmakers of Oakland, an award-winning nonprofit that elevates Black boys' educational and life outcomes nationwide. He stops by class to talk about the work he pioneered as the inaugural Executive Director of African American Male Achievement at Oakland Unified School District, the first of its kind nationally within a public school district, and lessons learned along the way–including the importance of making space to

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22:59

Giving Thanks with Eugene Brown

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/12/31

Dr. Johns and your favorite auntie’s DJ Eugene “Grovvy Gene” Brown reflect upon what they’re most thankful for, what they’re leaving in 2024, and are most excited about experiencing in the New Year. Eugene also shares the five songs that will absolutely be featured on his New Years Eve playlist. Does his playlist match yours?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

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37:46

Processing Through Rage

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/12/24

Let’s be honest: this Holiday season doesn’t hit the same. This session holds space for processing all of the feelings washing over us. Dr. Johns reflects on the origins of the pod in search of lessons to survive under legislated sub-humanization. He processes out loud messages shared by ancestors like James Baldwin, who names the rage those of us who are relatively conscious are righteous in feeling and Fannie Lou Hamer, who reminds us that none of us are free unless and until all of us are

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48:32

Disrupting Sytems to Support The Babies

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/12/17

Few people know the responsibilities of leading one of the nation’s largest school systems or innovating a tech company to teach African American history and culture. Kaya Henderson stops by the class to discuss the lessons learned while innovating across sectors to ensure that poor Black students can access the resources affluent white students may demand and take for granted. Kaya shares advice for leaders working in supportive positions, discusses plans for a new venture she’s building WITH

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50:01

The Parent Advocate

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/12/10

Stephen Chukumba is a trusted voice on issues of race, gender, and intersectionality. He stops by class to share some of the lessons he learned along his parenting journey, including the importance of mourning the loss of the life you imagine for your child to make space for the one they design and celebrating your child’s wins. Stephen talks about the first-ever Trans Prom, which took place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Netflix documentary short, The Dads, and being a dope-ass

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60:26

Learning to Love the Land

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/12/03

Land ownership is our birthright, and we are NOT our labor. These are central themes in Brea Baker’s debut novel, Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership. In this episode, we unpack our inability to work out the racial wealth gap caused by land theft and forced labor, the cost of Black women being forced to work, and the importance of being connected to and respecting the land. Brea reminds us to “see what the land teaches you” and explains why, in

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44:44

Healthcare is Political

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/11/26

Did you know that structural determinants of health determine 60% of our health and that zip codes are among the strongest predictors of health, among other important life outcomes? These are facts, and it is essential to investigate how algorithmic biases appear in medicine and health care. #RaceBasedMedicine. Dr. Alisha Liggett, MD, joins the class to teach us how the environment influences health outcomes, how sex and gender are conflated, how stigma and discrimination impact most of us, and the

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14:11

Office-Hours-Disrupting the Lies About Violence...

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/11/21

During today’s Office Hours, we address the critical issue of hate crimes against Black queer men and Black trans women.On October 17, 2024, Daqua Lameek Ritter was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Dime Doe, a Black transgender woman. This landmark case is the first guilty verdict under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act aimed at protecting transgender people.Dime Doe’s story highlights the disproportionate violence faced by Black Queer communities. As we

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54:08

#SexEducationMatters

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/11/19

Be advised, this sepisode includes a brief, but frank discussion about sex education, including online pornography.Have YOU had sex education? Yes, YOU, no, seriously? Think about the consequences of miseducation when it comes to sex, gender, development and everything in between. Dr. Ed Brockenbrough explains how a lack of gender, sexuality, and sex education in schools can leave students miseducated. Dr. Brockenbrough, an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of

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57:19

Election Reflection - I'm F@#King Angry!

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/11/14

bell hooks reminds us that each generation must defend democracies and that education is its midwife–it being education. In this episode, David is joined by Cici Battle and Tylik McMillan to bring the group chat reflections on the state of things following the most recent presidential election to life. If you too are angry, struggling to make sense of where we are and how we got here, have curiosity about how Black people on the continent are judging us or what it was like to work for the Democratic

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57:53

Office Hours - Brittany Packnett Cunningham

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/11/12

In this exciting return episode of Teach The Babies Office Hours, we welcome back Brittany Packnett Cunningham, a leading voice in culture, justice, and policy. After closing out Season 1, Brittany shares her insights on the recent presidential election and its impact on our communities, especially as a mother of a young Black boy.She discusses the vital narratives surrounding anti-trans, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-Black legislation and offers advice for Black mothers navigating these uncertain times

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48:48

Coping While Black

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/11/07

In this engaging episode of Teach The Babies Office Hours, Dr. Raquel Martin, a pioneer in Black mental health and liberation psychology, joins Dr. David J. Johns for a lively, laughter-filled conversation. Together, they explore the pressing challenges following the recent presidential election, emphasizing the importance of community healing and the impact of political environments on mental health, particularly for parents and educators. Dr. Martin shares actionable strategies for navigating

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42:39

Justice for Black Girls

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/11/05

For Brianna Baker, founder of Justice 4 Black Girls, these words are more than a motto; they are a mission. This proud Spelman Alumna, classroom educator, curriculum developer, and BOSS joins the class to share the experiences that led to founding an organization dedicated to ensuring justice for Black girls. Top lines include Black girl barretts and revolutionary dreams; honoring and protecting Black girlhood; the power of connection and community (including HBCUs like Spelman College); and what

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38:34

A Master Class on the Middle East and Political...

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/10/31

In this compelling episode of Office Hours, host Dr. David J. Johns welcomes renowned scholar, author, and activist Marc Lamont Hill for an in-depth discussion on the pressing issues surrounding the Middle East and the complicity of the U.S. government and both major political parties in shaping the conditions that led up to October 7, 2023.Marc offers a master class on the region's historical and political context, highlighting how systemic issues have influenced current events. Together, they

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34:33

Dreaming With My Children

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/10/29

CEO, author, media commentator, fantastic husband, father, and friend of the class Joshua DuBois stops by the class to discuss being our first Black President’s (Barack Hussein Obama, don’t play) spiritual advisor; lessons learned bringing together community leaders from across the ideological spectrum to tackle some of the nation’s most significant challenges; and things his children teach him and his wife. Joshua honors the life and legacy of Amadou Diallo, who inspired his advocacy and

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54:07

Black Republicans and Grifting (w/Clay Cane)

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/10/24

In this episode of Teach The Babies, host Dr. David J. Johns is joined for office hours by renowned journalist, author, and cultural commentator Clay Cane. Together, they dive deep into the pressing issues surrounding the current presidential election, exploring the critical role of Black voters and otherwise Queer constituents in shaping the political landscape.Cane takes us on a historical journey through the evolution of Black Republicanism, revealing how the Republican Party transformed into a

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53:05

Everything is a Literacy

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/10/22

Tina Turner famously sang, " What’s love got to do with it?” Educators in meaningful relationships with their students know love is the answer to this question is Love. Love is at the center of Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz’s pedagogy, and is also at the center of this conversation between educators who understand the power of love. Questions fueling this conversation include: Where did you catch sense (or learn who and whose you are)? What is your racial literacy? What do you believe? Which children are

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14:11

Office-Hours-Black-Facts

Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns ·

2024/10/17

In addition to our regularly scheduled class, we’re adding office hours. These office hours will feature election-specific content. Sometimes, it’ll be just me, and sometimes, I’ll invite thoughtful people who also care about and spend time working to understand, defend, and expand democracy to join me. The goal is to cut through some of the dis-information, misinformation, and straight-up BS (that’s the technical term) to ensure that we all have fact-based information to use as those of us who can

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