8 Black Hands

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Ep. 63: The School-to-Activism Pipeline May 25, 2020

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In this episode, we honor the work of our co-host, Sharif El-Mekki. We learn about his organization, his life's philosophy, and how his time growing up in Iran. Yes, our co-host is an onion with layers. You'll definitely enjoy hearing these stories. For more access, join our Patreon at Patreon.com/8BH. Find us on twitter at @8BlackHands1

Ep. 62: Typos and All... feat. Dr. Brian Stanley May 18, 2020

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In this episode, we honor one of our own, Dr. Charles Cole, III. We do a deep dive into his research and his mindset while doing it. We are joined by friend of the show, Dr. Brian Stanley who offers insight as one of the advisors to the research. If you want honesty and vulnerability from the fellas then this is your episode. Listen, comment, and share.

Beyond Grit & Resilience

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Ep. 61: R.I.P. Ahmaud Arbery May 11, 2020

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This was a tough conversation but necessary. No long intro here. Enjoy and heal with us.

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Ep. 60: Student Homelessness during COVID-19 May 04, 2020

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Today the fellas tackle student homelessness. This topic hit pretty close to home for the hosts. The fellas break down the 4 different types of homelessness while discussing what we can do to better support students.

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Ep. 59: Live with Google's Education Evangelist, Jaime Casap Apr 27, 2020

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The Hands chopped it up with the Google Evangelist, Jaime Casap. We discussed the amazing work that he's currently doing, as well as get Jaime's thoughts on equity and access for poor and disenfranchised students during this Covid-19 pandemic. Take a listen and share.

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Ep. 58: Live with THE Kaya Henderson Apr 20, 2020

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This was quite the episode! Kaya broke down key reflections form her time as Chancellor in DC. She came with so much wisdom and love for our community that it felt more like a masterclass on leadership. Take a listen and share.

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Ep. 57: Schools out, instructional leadership, and student retention Apr 13, 2020

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The hands talk about the rift between New York's governor and NYC's mayor; the missing conversation about principal quality; and whether or not students should be retained a grade due to the pandemic.

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Ep. 56: These Are Trying Times Apr 06, 2020

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In this episode the fellas go deep on a few topics including:

- Shaun King

- Teachers working during spring break

- COVID-19 Updates

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Ep 55: The Well-Spoken Episode & Other Topics Mar 31, 2020

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In this episode, the fellas went deep and explored everything from the new-education-normal via COVID-19 to how people feel about being told they're well-spoken. We had a great time so join us by listening and sharing the convo with your friends.

Ep. 54: The Quarantine Episode Mar 23, 2020

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In this episode, the fellas explore the new normal. They discuss how they are adjusting in these uncertain times. Take a listen and share it with a friend.

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