Tamera Malone

Tag: culturally relevant pedagogy

  • Understanding Humanization & Dehumanization

    The ‘I Am a Man Plaza’ is a tribute to Memphis sanitation workers who went on strike in 1968 due to poor working conditions and low compensation. While visiting the city to pursue full humanity on behalf of the men, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. He was assassinated while fighting for men who…

  • Dreamkeepers: Building Belonging Daily

    “Good morning, Jacob. It’s good to see you.” Mialee greets students at her door with a warm smile. Jacob doesn’t seem thrilled to be there. “Ok! I see you, Ms. Johnson. You put that s…” another student begins.  Mialee knows precisely what the student is about to say, so she interrupts gently. “Thank you, Dejah!” …

  • Dreamkeepers: Go Go Power Teachers

    “Y’all! Let’s start a critical companionship!” Mialee says with a broad smile on her face.  Scottie stops mid-text. “What’s a critical companionship?” “I’m glad you asked!” Mialee says. “It’s when a group of people commit to learn as much as they can about something so they can transform it. For us, it would be education.” …