Teaching In Color

Teaching Across Cultures: Being Black in a Hispanic School Community

In this episode of Teaching in Color, host Brandon J engages in a deep conversation with educator Tevin King about the intersection of identity, advocacy, and education. Tevin shares his experiences as a Black educator in a predominantly Hispanic community in El Paso, Texas, discussing the cultural differences he navigates in the classroom and the challenges faced by bilingual students. The conversation also touches on the emotional labor of teaching, the importance of sustaining passion in education, and Tevin's aspirations for a future in education policy.

Liberation in the Classroom: A Conversation with Askia Brown

In the latest episode of Teaching in Color, host Brandon Jenkins engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Askeia Brown, a passionate advocate for Black students and communities. Together, they explore the importance of purpose and accountability in education, shedding light on how these principles can transform the learning experience for marginalized students.

New Year, Same Mission: Centering Educator Voices with Davon Clarke

We’re officially back 🎙️ Teaching in Color kicks off the new year with an intentional conversation featuring Davon Clarke—a tenured NYC public school educator, NYU adjunct instructor, and education leader. In this episode, Davon shares his journey in education, the importance of teacher leadership, and why those student “ah-ha” moments still matter most. We talk growth, purpose, and what it means to start a new year grounded in impact. ✨ New year. New episode. Same mission.

Lights, Camera, Classroom: Storytelling & Systemic Change with Ashley Brajaé Jackson

Ashley Brajaé Jackson is more than a teacher — she’s a storyteller. A Bay Area native now teaching 5th grade in a Los Angeles music magnet program, Ashley brings her experience as a two-time award-winning filmmaker, writer, director, and producer into the classroom to inspire and empower predominantly Black and Brown students in the Crenshaw/Baldwin Hills community. In this episode, Ashley unpacks the systemic racism she’s witnessed in Black and Brown schools, the power of arts education, and how her creative background fuels her mission to dismantle inequities in education. From behind the camera to the front of the classroom, Ashley shows us that storytelling is a radical act — and education is one of the most powerful stories we can tell.

First Year, New City: Teaching at the Intersections with Wesley

In this powerful episode of Teaching in Color, we sit down with Wesley — a first-year Black, queer educator navigating his first year of teaching in Los Angeles after graduating from UC Berkeley and pursuing his M.A. at Loyola Marymount. Wesley opens up about the challenges and growth that come with living in a new city, teaching at a Title I bilingual school, and managing the balancing act of grad school, identity, and classroom life. We explore the realities vs. expectations of teaching, the importance of teacher diversity, and what it means to show up authentically for students who reflect the very same systems he’s working to transform. Whether you're a new educator or a seasoned one, this conversation is a reminder of the power of education to uplift and disrupt — and what it means to teach in color for Generation Alpha.