Detroit Public Library Author Series Presents: Dr. Chris Emdin

transcribed from: https://youtu.be/FieZ6tbzjhE

Detroit Public Library Youtube description of the talk:

Building on the ideas introduced in his New York Times best-selling book, "For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood," Christopher Emdin introduces an alternative educational model that will help students (and teachers) celebrate ratchet identity in the classroom. "Ratchetdemic advocates" for a new kind of student identity—one that bridges the seemingly disparate worlds of the ivory tower and the urban classroom. Dr. Emdin discusses his new book with kessica Care Moore.

Dr. Christopher Emdin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University; where he also serves as Director of the Science Education program and Associate Director of the Institute for Urban and Minority Education. jessica Care moore is an American poet. She is the CEO of Moore Black Press, executive producer of Black WOMEN Rock!, and founder of the literacy-driven Jess Care Moore Foundation.

An internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist and producer, she is the recipient of the 2013 Alain Locke Award from the Detroit Institute of Arts and the author of numerous books. This virtual event took place on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. This is a recording of that program. The Detroit Public Library (DPL) is the largest public library system in the state of Michigan. The Main Library and its 21 neighborhood branches make it one of the most valuable and accessible public institutions in the state. Stay up-to-date on information and events by visiting http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org and following the library on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.