Allison Harbin, PhD

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For the Love of Black People

February 15, 2022 by Allison Harbin in Anti-Racism

I do and always have found it exhilarating to teach teenagers, which is why people's reactions surprised me. Their little hormone-filled minds are hilarious, engaged, and inquisitive. I talk about Bell Hooks' Teaching to Transgress and the white savior mindset of teachers. About Black culture, and Black love.

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February 15, 2022 /Allison Harbin
Black culture, BellHooks, Black Love, Public Schools, Academic Advice, Alt Ac, BIPOC Education, Teaching to Transgress
Anti-Racism
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Protecting Black Joy

August 03, 2021 by Allison Harbin in Anti-Racism

Black joy is virtually non-existent in education. Dr. Allison Harbin writes about why we need to preserve Black joy, why it needs fostering in the classroom, and what white people can do next.

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August 03, 2021 /Allison Harbin
Black culture, Black art, Black Joy, and WWPCDN
Anti-Racism
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