Episode 12. Marybeth Gasman: Talking About Race

Defining Us uses the power of media and the promise of education to inspire educators to join the conversation on the socio-political cultural issues that matter.  In this episode of Defining Us…Stacey DeWitt is joined by Marybeth Gasman, the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education, a Distinguished Professor, and the Associate Dean for Research in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity & Justice and the Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. In this conversation Marybeth and Stacey discuss the impact when everyone is a part of the conversation about race, how to build diverse relationships, and ways to learn from the institutions already doing the work to support students of color. 

Powerful Moments 

Throughout this podcast there are powerful moments that provide deeper insight into the individuals and topics discussed in this podcast.   

1:40 - An Entry Point into the Work 
10:05 - Why White People Need to be a Part of the Conversation on Race 
16:25 - The Power of Building Diverse Relationships 

25:14 - Looking to the Institutions that are Getting It Right 

Critical Reflection Questions (During and After the Listening) 

Use the following critical reflection questions to make deeper meaning of the topics discussed in this episode. 

How do my own identity, experiences and knowledge influence my understanding of this topic?  
How does this topic connect with my current context? 
What are the implications to my practice? 
How will I continue the conversation in my school/community/organization? 

Inside the Conversation  

Want to know more? Continue the learning with some of the important individuals, organizations, and topics discussed in this episode. 

Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions 
Samuel Dewitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity & Justice 

Educating a Diverse Nation 
Making Black Scientists 
Marybeth Gasman Website 

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