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Dorm DisorderAtiyah Harmon Episode 5 Part 2We’re back with the incomparable Atiyah Harmon for part two of our conversation—and trust us, it’s worth the wait. From pillow fights that escalate into shoe-throwing chaos, we dive into the hilarious differences between the girls’ and boys’ versions of dorm disorder at Girard. But beneath the laughs, Atiyah shares how Girard sparked her lifelong passion for education and community impact. We explore her journey as the founder of Black Girls Love Math, a nonprofit that’s been changing lives for five years and counting. Atiyah breaks down how math became a tool for empowerment, and we preview th...
2025-09-1733 minDorm DisorderAtiyah Harmon Episode 5 Part 1We’re joined by Atiyah Harmon, Girard College Class of ’98 and founder of the educational nonprofit Black Girl Love Math. Atiyah brings a long-overdue perspective: the voices of the women of Girard. She shares vivid memories of the transition as Girard’s historically male dorms opened to girls—and the strange, sometimes hilarious tales that came with it. From navigating new spaces to confronting old mindsets, Atiyah’s stories are both personal and powerful.
We also revisit the seismic moment of the OJ Simpson verdict and how that racially charged case reverberated through the halls of Girard, sparking co...
2025-09-1036 min
Beyond NormalEmpowering Black Girls in Math with Atiyah HarmonIn this episode, we dive into the transformative world of educational equity with Atiyah Harmon, the founder of Black Girls Love Math. Learn about Atiyah’s mission to eliminate gender and racial disparities in math education, and how her innovative programs are empowering Black girls to excel in mathematics. From her early days as an educator to her current initiatives, Atiyah shares her journey and the profound impact of her work.Tune in to discover the challenges and triumphs of changing educational paradigms, the importance of culturally responsive teaching, and how At...
2024-11-0830 min
PiZetta Media: Podcast with a CauseBlack Girls Love MathAtiyah Harmon is the Executive Director and Founder of Black Girls Love Math
2024-01-0414 min
Youth P.O.W.E.R. Podcast: With Kirk BerryS3 E03: Black Girls Love Math: Encouraging Black Girls to Develop a Positive Math IdentityAtiyah Harmon, Founder of Black Girls Love Math (BGLM), joins the program to discuss the work that her organization does to cultivate a positive math identity for Black girls. BGLM uses a research-based approach to create a fun, encouraging, and culturally conscious space for Black girls to explore and discover math.
2023-04-2630 min
Informal Observations with Skyrocket EducationEpisode 1: Black Girls Love MathIn our first episode, co-hosts Michael Sonbert and Antonio Vance interview guest Atiyah Harmon, the founder of Black Girls Love Math. Atiyah shares about the mission of her organization, and gives her recommendation for the best Philly cheesesteaks. Thank you for listening!
2020-12-0947 min