E9: School Daze

In the classroom, even the best and brightest of Black women are often encouraged to think small and aim low. Chronic underfunding of public schools in Black neighborhoods, steering of Black girls away from honors classes in suburban schools, and abundant microaggressions from preschool to graduate school make learning a challenge. Despite it all, Black women are finding ways to shine. If you’re a Black woman in Cleveland and want to share your thoughts, leave us a voicemail at [phone] and you may just hear yourself on the podcast! Learn more about Living For We here. Read our foundational research, Project Noir by Enlightened Solutions, here. Check out photos from Enlightened Solutions’ Living For We: Live event here!