8 Black Hands

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Ep. 185: The Culture Eats Education Oct 24, 2022

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Epic episode. One of our longest for a reason. Join us as we discuss and debate issues involving Ye, Killer Mike, and Quinta Brunson's Abbott Elementary, to name a few.

Ep. 184: I'm with the Blacks Oct 20, 2022

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In this episode, we discuss anti-Blackness in the Latino community. We used the recent LA city council fiasco as our basis for conversation. This was an amazing conversations, and w/ Omar and David as our guests, I assure you we went there. Pull up and get ya popcorn ready!

Ep. 183: Schools Helping to Curve Youth Violence Oct 11, 2022

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The murder rate in Philly is frightening. Our young people are dying at a rapid rate. It’s time to stop talking and start doing. In this episode, we discussed ways schools could block and cover for young people in hopes of creating safe havens to protect our youth.

Ep. 182: The Truth About School Discipline Oct 03, 2022

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This show was a cliffhanger because we did not all land in the same place on this topic.

Ep. 181: Why are states withholding test scores? Sep 26, 2022

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In this episode, we discussed the importance of transparency when it comes to states releasing student data. Spoiler alert, we all did not agree, and it was glorious. Here are some articles to help build context.

https://ny.chalkbeat.org/2022/9/23/23368912/new-york-state-test-score-delay
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/california-is-withholding-standardized-test-results-until-after-election-day
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/01/us/national-test-scores-math-reading-pandemic.html

Ep. 180: Blue Ribbon Schools Sep 19, 2022

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In this episode, we dissect what it takes to be on a pathway for a Blue Ribbon school with our guests, newly awarded Blue ribbon principal Demetrius Ball and KC Middle School principal of the year Dr. VaShawn Smith aka Smitty.

Ep. 179: When Will We Stop Being Political Chumps? Ft. Michael Bland Sep 13, 2022

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With the mid-term elections looming, The Hands talk about political astuteness.

Ep. 177: Quiet Quitting = Loud Firing Aug 30, 2022

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In this episode, we discuss the latest phenomenon "Quiet Quitting." We went a lot of places with this one. Check it out and share.

Ep. 176: Agentic Blackface Aug 23, 2022

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Black folks have always exhibited agency. In this episode, we discuss an added element of those who disguise themselves as "Black" casting stones on homes they've never lived in or been welcomed to. An interesting chat if we do say so ourselves.

Ep. 175: The N*gga/er Episode! Aug 15, 2022

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The word Nigga/er has so much power to it. To some, the word represents pain from our ancestry, while to others, it's become a word for affirmation, a term for endearment of sorts. Tune in to this episode as we have an intellectual discussion about the word!

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