Episode 07: Black History Saved My Life

We're back with Episode 7! Join me on this episode of the podcast as I delve into the fascinating topic of Black History and its impact on the lives of young Black students. Our guest, Ernest Crim III (www.ernestcrim...) , shares his personal story of how learning about Black History saved his life and sheds light on the deficient teaching of Black History in schools.
Through our conversation, we explore the vital role that Black History plays in forming Black brilliance in schools and the consequences of neglecting this essential part of our collective history. With insights from my guest and a deep dive into the importance of Black History education, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the power of education to transform lives.
About My Guest
Ernest Crim III is a cultural and educational consultant who uses anti-racist historical narratives rooted in Black History to empower and educate families and train educators on how to best reach their students through a lens of SEL & cultural competency. Mr. Crim, a south side of Chicago native and University of Illinois graduate, is a former high school history educator of 12 years, who now teaches Black History to the world through social media with a reach of over 500,000. Additionally, he is the CEO of Crim’s Cultural Consulting LLC, an international speaker, an author of two bestsellers (www.ernestcrim...) , and a passionate progressive education activist, who has been featured on ABC, WGN, PBS, CBS, NBC & Newsweek, among various other outlets. To Ernest, his purpose is to creatively strategize how we can use our glorious past to create a better future, entrenched in equitable practices.
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