In this powerful episode, host Alkema Lewis sits down with Dr. James Ford to unpack what it means to push back against inequitable systems. Dr. Ford a 2014-2015 Burroughs Welcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year shares his journey and the impactful work he leads with the Center for Racial Equity in Education - CREED. An organization committed to expanding educational equity and opportunity.
Together, they explore the challenges of dismantling systemic barriers, the importance of collective action, and how authentic leadership can create space for lasting change. This conversation is both a call to action and a reminder that true leadership means standing firmly for justice—even when it requires courage and persistence.
✨ Tune in for insights that will inspire you to rethink your role in driving equity and building a more just future.
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