Black Women Educator as Truth-Makers: Providing Power and Possibilities Across Multiple Generations

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Abstract

This research considers the historical role of Black women as powerful truth makers and figures central to the well-being and survival of the African American community. Framed by research perspectives from life course and Black feminist thought, this paper explores the life histories of three generations of four Black women teacher-leaders from a family of educators. The research highlights how the Black women teacher-leaders of this family engaged the historical conditions of their generation to [re]conceptualize and enact a time- and context-specific form teaching practice(s) as community mothering dedicated to the wellbeing of Black children through education across generations. Respectful, caring relationships between educators and students have been identified as essential components of successful teaching for African American learners.

Authors

• Cleveland Hayes, Indiana University - Indianapolis
  Presenting Author

• Brenda G. Harris, Southern Utah University
  Non-Presenting Author