Voices of Resistance: Hip Hop Inclusivity and Educational Transformation (Table 12)

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session Thursday 1:45 pm Four Seasons Ballroom 1

Session Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

 This topic focuses on transformative educational spaces, particularly the contributions of Black women scholars and highlights the critiques of traditional educational frameworks and advocates for inclusivity, empowerment, and social justice. The papers explore the lived experiences of Black women in academia, emphasizing the intersection of hip hop and feminist theory as a tool for resistance and reflection. By examining narratives that challenge systemic injustices, this theme underscores the importance of incorporating diverse voices and perspectives in the quest for educational equity.    

Sub Unit

• SIG-Hip Hop Theories, Praxis & Pedagogies

Chair

• Alicia Blandon, YMCA of Greater New York

Papers

• Rhymes and Reflection; What Hip-Hop Has to Say About Teaching and Learning - Janese Nolan, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

• Hip-Hop, Mental Health, and the Cat - Jesse A Lasser, University of Colorado - Denver