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Black vs The Board of Education Podcast

A podcast amplifying Black youth voices as they navigate the challenges of the education system and other issues of interest/concern.

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01:04:47

If the System Is Broken, Why Keep Defending It?

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/04/23

This week on Black v. The Board of Education, we dive into a raw, freeform conversation unpacking a difficult question: Why do families and educators sometimes defend systems they know are harming students? From fear and job security to access, survival, and complicity, this episode explores the complex realities that keep broken systems in place. This isn’t about blaming individuals—it’s about understanding the deeper cost of maintaining what isn’t working.

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01:10:28

No Restraint: When School Safety Becomes...

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/04/14

This week on Black v. The Board of Education, we’re joined by Dr. Charles Bell to discuss his book No Restraint: Disabled Children and Institutionalized Violence in America’s Schools. He breaks down how restraint policies—often framed as safety measures—can become harmful, disproportionately impacting disabled students. We explore who these policies protect, how families are silenced, and what real accountability should look like when schools cross the line.

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01:02:33

Are Schools Failing Kids or Are We Expecting Them to...

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/04/07

This episode tackles a question nobody likes to say out loud. As schools struggle under increasing demands, the BVBOE team engages in a raw discussion about responsibility, boundaries, and expectations. Where does the school’s role end, and where does family and community responsibility begin? This is not about blame. It’s about honesty, tension, and what we’re really asking schools to carry.

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01:04:25

Before You Vote: Who’s Really for Our Students? Part 2

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/04/07

BVBOE continues the conversation with Sacramento County Office of Education District 1 candidate Dominique Donette.This isn’t a campaign stop — it’s a conversation rooted in accountability.We’re asking the questions families live with every day: What happens when systems fail students? How should discipline actually be handled? What does real leadership look like when trust is broken?Because the decisions made in this seat don’t stay in boardrooms — they show up in classrooms.Before you vote, hear

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01:09:22

Before You Vote: Who’s Really for Our Students?

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/04/07

PART 1This week, BVBOE switches gears for a special remix episode as we sit down with Sacramento County Office of Education District 1 candidate Davon Thomas.This isn’t a campaign stop—it's a conversation.We’re asking the questions families actually care about:accountability, discipline, equity, student voice, and what leadership looks like when systems fall short.Because elections have consequences—and students feel them first.Before you vote, hear directly from the people asking to represent our

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01:04:05

Testing Season Is a Business Model

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Testing season comes with pressure, fear, and consequences—but not for everyone equally. The BVBOE team questions who standardized testing actually holds accountable and whether the fallout lands disproportionately on certain students while systems remain protected.

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01:02:23

Silence Is Still a Response

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Emails unanswered. Calls ignored. Meetings postponed. Is school silence incompetence—or a deliberate tactic? This episode explores how disengagement is sometimes used to wear families down and how power shows up in who gets responses and who doesn’t.

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01:03:40

What Families Need to Know Right Now (And What...

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/03/03

This episode is a temperature check—and a truth check. The BVBOE team digs into what families are experiencing right now versus what schools are publicly claiming. From discipline patterns to special education delays and communication breakdowns, this freeform conversation challenges the gap between policy language and lived reality.

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01:00:21

What Schools Write vs. What Actually Happened

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/02/24

School records don’t always reflect the full story. In this episode, BVBOE takes a closer look at how incident reports, behavior logs, and cumulative files are written—and how the language used in those documents can shape a student’s academic journey for years.Families will learn how records are created, where bias and inaccuracies can appear, and what steps parents can take to challenge and correct harmful documentation. This conversation equips caregivers with the knowledge and tools to protect

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01:03:30

The Emotional Toll of Fighting For Your Child

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/02/18

Advocacy comes with a cost—and too often, families carry that weight alone.In this episode, the BVBOE team holds an honest conversation about the emotional labor behind showing up for your child in school systems that can be challenging to navigate. From exhaustion to burnout, we name the toll advocacy takes—and the resilience it requires.More importantly, we explore what it means to sustain yourself while continuing to fight for your child and your community. Because advocacy isn’t just action—it's

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01:02:48

The Lie Was Working Until the Video Spoke

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/02/10

This episode exists because the truth was almost erased.A child was harmed in a classroom. Multiple adults witnessed it. Instead of intervening, they laughed. Instead of reporting it, they lied.The official story only collapsed because surveillance footage contradicted the adults’ version of events.In this episode, we examine what it means when accountability only appears after proof, when mandatory reporters choose silence, and when institutions rely on children being too small, too young, or too

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01:00:12

When Advocacy Gets You Labeled That Parent

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/02/03

Why does speaking up for your child suddenly make you the problem? In this episode, BVBOE examines how parents—especially Black parents—are often tone-policed, labeled as “difficult,” or subtly retaliated against for advocating in school spaces. The team breaks down the patterns behind these responses and shares practical strategies to stay focused, protect your child, and advocate effectively without losing sight of the outcome that matters most: your child’s well-being and success.

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01:00:20

Advocacy or Overreach When Parents Go Too Far

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/01/27

Some families advocate loudly. Others trust the system. Some educators push back; others comply. This episode is a candid, unscripted conversation about what happens when not everyone in the room believes advocacy is necessary—or effective. BVBOE explores whether advocacy is a privilege, a burden, or a responsibility, and who pays the price when families stay quiet.

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01:02:10

MLK Would Be a Problem in Today’s Schools

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/01/20

Every January, schools quote Dr. King—but rarely follow him. In this unapologetic MLK Week episode, the BVBOE team challenges how MLK’s legacy has been sanitized, softened, and weaponized against the very communities he fought for. From discipline policies to “order over justice,” this conversation asks a hard question: Would MLK be welcomed in today’s schools—or written up, removed, and labeled disruptive? This is not a tribute. It’s a confrontation.

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01:04:04

21 Questions? Comfort Not Guaranteed.

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/01/13

Season 8 opens with ASK BVBOE, and nothing is off limits. This isn’t just about schools—it’s about systems, parenting, power, identity, advocacy, exhaustion, and survival. From classrooms to courtrooms, discipline to dignity, and policies to personal boundaries—if it’s been sitting heavy on your chest, it belongs in this conversation. Comfort is optional. Honesty is required.

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01:06:37

He Is Not a Gladiator with Dr. Fletcher

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2026/01/12

This week on Black v. The Board of Education, we are sitting down with the author of He Is Not a Gladiator: The 4 Shifts to Dismantle the Arena and Transform the Academic Experience for Boys. This conversation hits home because too often, Black boys are pushed into educational “arenas”—spaces where they are expected to perform, fight, survive, or shrink. We’re talking about what it looks like to disrupt that mindset and rebuild learning environments where our boys are affirmed, protected,

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01:01:54

Equity on mute: When the Community Becomes the...

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2025/12/15

Special Guests: Patrice Hill and Coco BlandThe conversation didn’t end last week—because the learning didn’t stop when systems failed.In Part 3 of Black v. Board of Education (BVBOE): When the Community Becomes the Curriculum, we continue alongside Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS) to examine what happens after DEI programs are cut—and how communities step in to teach what institutions refuse to fund.This episode digs into:➡️ how Black students and families create their own spaces of learning and

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01:06:38

Equity on Mute: Part 2: When Accountability Gets...

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2025/12/08

The conversation didn’t end last week—because the harm didn’t end last week.In Part 2 of Black v. Board of Education (BVBOE), we’re continuing our deep dive with Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS) as we unpack what happens after DEI programs get cut: ➡️ the erasure of Black student needs, ➡️ the widening of opportunity gaps, ➡️ the silence from decision-makers who claim “equity” until it’s time to fund it.We’re breaking down who benefits when DEI disappears, why accountability keeps getting pushed

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01:04:28

Equity on Mute with Patrice Hill and Coco Bland

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2025/11/18

This week on Black v. Board of Education (BVBOE), we’re joined by Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS)—the unapologetic poets, organizers, and truth-tellers using their voices to challenge power and reclaim space.We’re digging into the local DEI cuts happening right here in Sacramento County and their impact on Black students, even after the county’s own study highlighted the disparities and systemic barriers our students face every single day.So why, after the data confirmed what our community has

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01:00:22

Beyond the Bus: Building Wealth and Wisdom with Karen...

Black vs The Board of Education Podcast ·

2025/11/04

This week on Black v. Board of Education, we sit down with Mrs. Karen Dugas — educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Above the Limit, LLC and the Beyond the Bus Foundation. With over 20 years in education, Mrs. Dugas has helped students turn their academic potential into scholarship dollars, making college more affordable — and often, debt-free.We talk about the power of financial literacy, what it really means to prepare students for post-secondary success, and how families can build generational

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