Black Women Educators’ Activism: The Evolution of a Black Feminist Pedagogy
Keywords:
Activism, Black women, African American women, Black Feminist, PedagogyAbstract
Exploring the historical narrative of activism among black American women provides insights into their critical contribution in advocating for quality, equal education opportunities for their community. It unveils their cultural and political acumen, attitudes, and dedication, which they extend into the realm of teaching. Their moral philosophies and sense of purpose have been instrumental in the creation of a black feminist pedagogy that has evolved within the frame of black women’s resistance to oppression and the ensuing battle for collective survival and institutional change (Collins, 1990).
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