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In this episode of the University at Buffalo Driven to Discover podcast, Dr. LaGarrett King, associate professor of learning and instruction talks to host Vicky Santos about the real meaning of “history,” why it’s important that every student learn Black history, and the innovative ways his center is advancing Black history education around the world.

UB expert examines significance of Black History Month in schools and society
Exploring Mother Africa: University at Buffalo holds Teaching Black History Conference
UB to host international conference on teaching Black history
New UB professional development program to provide support for race researchers
UB to hold critical race theory panel discussion
University at Buffalo Creates the Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education
UB’s new education center to explore Black history and racial literacy  LaGarrett King, PhD interviewed by WKBW Channel 7
GSE welcomes new Black history education and racial literacy center

Media Mentions

April 2023

EDWEEK - Despite Obstacles, Educators Find a Way to Teach Black History
EDWEEK - Map: Where Is Black History Instruction Required

February 2023

EDWEEK - Black History Month Is Over. Teaching Black History Shouldn’t Be
EDWEEK - LaGarrett King Conducts Educator Interview: "Black History Starts With the Creation of Humanity. We Should Teach It That Way"
THE GUARDIAN: Black history beyond February
SPECTRUM NEWS: Buffalo professor examines how Black History is taught
EDWEEK - LaGarrett King Conducts Educator Interview: An Empowering Effect': How Studying Black History in Prison Changed This Educator’s Life
WORLDJOURNAL.COM: African American History Month / Origins / 3 Highlights: The Challenges of African Americans in the Present and Past
EDWEEK - LaGarrett King Conducts Educator Interview: "‘Black History Is Everybody’s History’: How A Teacher Brings Inclusivity Into Her Lessons"
PREGNANCY & NEWBORN: How To Teach Your Kindergartener About Black History
EBONY NEWSPAPER: It’s Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration
WUWM 89.7: Teachers want an expanded Black History curriculum, but some conservatives want to dictate the type
THE WASHINGTON POST: As red states target Black history lessons, blue states embrace them
WBFO NPR: It's Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration
DIGITAL JOURNAL: It’s not just Black History Month that’s endangered – It’s Black history itself
WLWT5: Freedom Center hosting Black History month panel on Black Wellness and Black Resistance
BARBADOS TODAY: #BTColumn – It’s Black History Month
WSIU NPR: SIU speaker to discuss effectively teaching about Black historical experiences Feb. 6
EDUCATION WEEK: The Urgency of Black History: A Collection
NPR: It's Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration
WKBW 7: UB professor stresses importance of teaching the history of Black History Month to students
WKBW 7: The College Board releases AP African American Studies Framework

January 2023

WBFO NPR: Buffalo, What's Next? | The Buffalo Syllabus, Art About Identity
TIME MAGAZINE: The New Ways Teachers Are Talking About Martin Luther King Jr.

September 2022

MSNBC: Why 'The Woman King' is a story that Americans need to see

July 2022

THE BUFFALO NEWS: UB to host international conference on teaching Black history
WGRZ 2: UB helps educators to incorporate more Black history curricula in classrooms

May 2022

USA TODAY: Buffalo shooting reignites debate over critical race theory, US history education

February 2022

KCUR 89.3: Kansas City Black students frustrated with how their history is taught
BIRMINGHAM TIMES: A conversation on historical memory and rethinking Black history
EDUCATION WEEK: What Black History Month Should Mean: A Collection
VPM NPR: Black History Month poses first challenge to teachers under tip line
Black History Month poses first challenge to teachers under tip line

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