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The Schooled Podcast

The Schooled Podcast

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This podcast features 3 fierce voices deep in the fight for Educational Liberation for Black folks. Listen as three Black women from different parts of the country come together to advocate on behalf of millions of Black kids currently being underserved in America's school system. Margaret Fortune, Christine Laster, and Tanesha Peeples did not come to play, they came to make a difference.

The Schooled Podcast is part of the 8 Black Hands Network of EduCasts, changing the way we talk about education.
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Ep. 4: The Black Woman's Struggle is Real

The Schooled PodcastDec 15, 2019

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Ep. 4: The Black Woman's Struggle is Real

Ep. 4: The Black Woman's Struggle is Real

Black women catch hell from all sides but still maintain the grace and resiliency to fight. In this episode, Tanesha and Christina talk struggle and self-love with activist extraordinaire, Vesia Hawkins and Life Coach and Motivational Speaker, Shantell E. Jamison.


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Dec 15, 201952:36
Ep. 3: Black Women That Can't Be Stopped w/Sarah Carpenter, Margaret Fortune, and Parents from PPN

Ep. 3: Black Women That Can't Be Stopped w/Sarah Carpenter, Margaret Fortune, and Parents from PPN

Episode 3 Guests, Margaret Fortune, Sarah Carpenter and parents from the Powerful Parent Network GO ALL THE WAY IN on Elizabeth Warren's education plan and talk about why parent advocacy is a must. 

Nov 26, 201948:20
Ep. 2: When Parents Decide to Fight for the Right to Better Schools Pt. 1 (feat. Tanzi West)

Ep. 2: When Parents Decide to Fight for the Right to Better Schools Pt. 1 (feat. Tanzi West)

In episode 2, Christina and Tanesha chat with Tanzi West - Communications Director with Freedom Coalition for Charter Schools - about ongoing protests against Democratic presidential candidates who oppose school choice.

Nov 26, 201944:36
Ep. 1 Introducing...The Schooled Podcast w/Margaret Fortune, Christina Laster, & Tanesha Peeples

Ep. 1 Introducing...The Schooled Podcast w/Margaret Fortune, Christina Laster, & Tanesha Peeples

In this first episode of The Schooled Podcast, we get introduced to 3 amazing women leading change in education on behalf of Black children and families. Part of the 8 Black Hands family of podcasts, we wanted to bring you real talk from the women that make this entire Education Liberation Movement tick. 

In this episode, the ladies dig into the Chicago School Strike and the role politics plays in public education. They are just getting started. You can find them on twitter at @TheSchooledPod.

Oct 27, 201943:33