Black Pioneers You've Never Heard Of!

This podcast is powered by BlackSEL.org In this episode, join Kristen as she discusses black pioneers and their roles in history . She introduces listeners to some unheard of pioneers that paved the way for all blacks.  Kristen details each pioneers journey and how they opened doors for those to come. These are not your textbook pioneers that you learned about in school, so take notes!  Here’s what you can expect:00:55: Kristen Opens Up With Quotes from Known Pioneers04:33: Margaret Bailey 05:45: John Henry Hale08:15: Mary Louise Brown09:08: Jack Johnson9:53: Hattie McDaniel11:36: Vivian Thomas12:11: Gwendolyn Brooks13:05: Hidden FiguresJoin us this fall at the Black SEL Summit:Black SEL Summit looks to reach, teach and build a system of strong black leaders that understand the importance of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and ways to expose and sustain SEL in black communities. Black SEL will highlight and elevate the educators and voices of African American people in the social-emotional field. We are looking to create healthy dialog around policy, critical race theory, and ways to expose social-emotional learning to surrounding communities and their key stakeholders.Proceeds generated from ticket sales will help build the capacity for Dangers of the Mind's Education Fund. Please keep in mind the work that we do and how your contribution will help when purchasing tickets.Purchase your discounted, early bird tickets today at: https://bit.ly/blackselsummitInterested in the Top 5 Black SEL moments in Abbot Elementary? Check out our blog post: https://blacksel.org/top-5-black-sel-moments-of-abbott-elementary/To learn more about Kristen Hopkins, Dangers of the Mind, and the powerful work they're doing in urban communities, visit: www.blacksel.org. Keep up with Kristen on the go:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristendhopkins/