Critical Urban Education Speaker Series: Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz

We are thrilled to announce that Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, a distinguished educator, poet, and activist, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming October 3rd Critical Urban Education (CUE) Speaker Series. Dr. Sealey-Ruiz, celebrated for her groundbreaking work in racial literacy and her innovative concept of The Archeology of the Self™, is set to provide attendees with profound insights into the intersection of race and education.

Dr. Sealey-Ruiz will delve into her latest research on racial literacy, a crucial framework that examines the impact of race and social constructs on students' lived experiences and educational outcomes. Her pioneering approach emphasizes the importance of self-exploration and understanding the internalized aspects of race and racism, which she theorizes as The Archeology of the Self™. This method encourages deeper racial literacy development by first addressing personal reflections and understandings of racial issues.

Dr. Sealey-Ruiz’s dedication to education and her influential work have earned her the prestigious Dorothy Height Distinguished Alumni Award from NYU. Her passion for culturally responsive teaching and her commitment to exploring the narratives of marginalized communities make her an invaluable voice in the field.

We invite all members of our community to join us for this enlightening event, where we will have the opportunity to engage with Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz's transformative ideas and partake in meaningful conversations about racial literacy and educational reform.

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