In this episode of Great Minds TEACH Alike, Dr. Tasia Fields (aka The Fly Professor) challenges us to step away from the rigid boundaries of the curriculum and reimagine classrooms where students can show up fully bringing their voice, their culture, and their truth through Hip Hop.
Dr. Fields chats with educator, poet, and global change maker Dr. Omékongo Dibinga in a thought-provoking conversation about the real power of DEI work in schools, what it truly means to be an upstander, and how hip-hop is far from being a classroom distraction can be a dynamic force for critical thinking, cultural empowerment, and social change.
Whether you’re a veteran teacher, new to the classroom, or rethinking your approach to equity, this episode will leave you inspired to teach louder, lead bolder, and build learning spaces that honor the whole child.
You don’t have to choose between standards and soul. You can do both.
🎧 Tune in and find out how.
Connect with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga:
Website: https://omekongo.com
IG: @omekongo
Books, music, and more: Upstander International
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