Welcome back to the BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices. In today's episode, we are proud to kick off season 2 of the Podcast! In this premier episode, hosts, Jerry, Chris, Mike, and Dr. Lewis are joined by school principal Clare McKenna of University Prep Art & Design Middle School located in Detroit, MI. Together, the group engages in a conversation on the impact that the pandemic has on education and what will forever change as a result ..read more

Welcome back to the BMEA PODCAST - Lifting Our Voices! In today's episode, “Tips For a Great School Year”, Chris and Mike discuss actionable steps and strategies students, parents, and educators can take to make the 2020-2021 school year a success - during a global pandemic - whether you are virtual or in person. The gentlemen also discuss the latest case of policy brutality against Jacob Blake and its impact on them individually and our society. For Mike and Chris this was yet another example of why it is important that we equip our young people with the tools to dismantle systems of oppressi ..read more

Welcome back! In today's episode of The BMEA Podcast, Chris and Mike are joined by BMEA Founder and CEO, Dr. Curtis L. Lewis. In this conversation, the men journey through the life of Dr. Lewis and the events and realizations that led to the formation of Black Male Educators Alliance. For more information on BMEA of Michigan, visit us online at: https://bmeaofmichigan.org ..read more

In this episode of The BMEA Podcast, Chris and Mike are join by two special guests: Sterling from Philadelphia and Jason from New York City. Jason and Sterling share the impact work their respective organizations are doing in their cities.  Also, listeners are introduced to "The Village", a new national collaboration between organizations ..read more

Welcome back to The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices! In this episode, hosts Chris Waston and Michael Payne talk about the impact of COVID-19 on educators, students, and parents and discuss the many lessons learned during this time that can be used in the future. Chris and Mike also give the listeners some practical tips to take to stay encouraged, resilient, and productive in these uncertain times. For more information about BMEA, pleas visit us online at https://bmeaofmichigan.org ..read more

Welcome to The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices! In this launch episode, hosts Chris Waston and Michael Payne introduce listeners to the origins of Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan (BMEA) and tell listeners what they can expect on the show. Chris and Mike also share their varying paths into the field of education and what drives them to do this work ..read more

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