Sing a rhythm, dance a blues : education for the liberation of Black and Brown girls / Monique W. Morris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morris, Monique W., 1972- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African American girls--Education.

African American girls.

African American girls--Social conditions.

Discrimination in education--United States.

Discrimination in education.

Social conditions.

Education.

United States.

Physical Description:

206 pages ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Education for the liberation of Black and Brown girls

Place of Publication:

New York : The New Press, 2019.

Summary:

"Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues reimagines what education might look like if schools placed the thriving of Black and Brown girls at their center. Morris brings together research and real life in this chorus of interviews, case studies, and the testimonies of remarkable people who work successfully with girls of color. The result is this radiant manifesto -- a guide to moving away from punishment, trauma, and discrimination and toward safety, justice, and genuine community in our schools." -- Back cover.

Contents:

Prelude

Introduction

Interlude: "You have to be compassionate"

Track 1: Fit to wear a crown

Interlude: "They are survivors"

Track 2: God bless the child that's got her own

Interlude: "I want a badass girl"

Track 3: Cell bound blues

Interlude: "Are we actually trying to be here for young people?"

Track 4: Nobody knows my name

Interlude: "Dance is my spirit language"

Track 5: Shake hands with the Devil, make him crawl in the sand

Interlude: "Listen to them"

Track 6: "Today I'm with you ... ain't that some love"

Coda.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781620973998

1620973995

OCLC:

1111650342