In this episode, Stacey DeWitt interviews Nicole Yarde, a passionate and dedicated educator and community leader committed to the development of students, educators, and families.
The neglect and omission of Black literature and voices is more than an oversight; it’s a profound disservice that threatens the intricate mosaic of Black history, culture, and lived experiences. Such acts do more than sideline Black narratives; they jeopardize the rich wisdom, connections, and inspiration these voices provide for future generations.
Yet the danger is far more profound than merely removing books from shelves or whitewashing our history. While these are undeniably grievous offenses – and to be clear, very unconscionable – what strikes deeper at the heart is the historical erasure unfolding yet again before our eyes. The deliberate fading of our stories mirrors a systematic attempt to diminish our very existence. Societies are etched in memory by the marks they leave behind.
Dr. Michael Madison, or Dr. Mike as most called him, exhaled deeply as the last student filed out of the lecture hall. He rolled his shoulders, feeling the weight of another monotonous day settling in.
In this episode, Stacey DeWitt interviews Nicole Yarde, a passionate and dedicated educator and community leader committed to the development of students, educators, and families.
On today’s episode of Radical Remembering, I’m joined by Nicole Yarde, CEO and founder of Black Rewrite, to discuss how writing can be a powerful tool for Black liberation.
