Bridging Perspectives: Andre Brown on Anti-Racism Education
- Bridging Perspectives: Andre Brown on Anti-Racism Education Dave Roberts 40:17
In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, guest Andre M. Brown joins to discuss his extensive experience in facilitating and developing anti-racism and diversity programs. Andre shares insights on his work with Racial Just Us and the development of the ‘Coaching for Community Anti-Racism Series.’ The conversation delves into the core components of anti-racism education, common misconceptions, and how to integrate these teachings into school curricula and policies. Andre emphasizes the importance of creating safe, inclusive environments and fostering empathy to challenge societal biases. The episode also explores practical steps individuals can take to effect change and the critical role of mindfulness and self-reflection in anti-racism work. Additionally, Andre provides resources for continued learning and offers ways to connect with him for coaching services.
Andre’s Bio and Contact Information
André M. Brown is an experienced, dynamic, empathetic facilitator and program development expert with over thirty years experience assisting a diverse population to improve their lives. Prior to relocating to Miami in late 2019, In 2020, in response to the tragedies of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, André founded Racial Just Us, a division of his agency Jump Street Coaching, as a way to help others create actionable meaningful racial change. Combining his expertise as a trainer and International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified coach, he developed the Coaching For Community Anti-Racism Series, a coaching and education program for Black allies, that helps participants create a personalized anti-racism approach meaningful to them. As a result of its incredible flexibility, the applications of Coaching for Community have expanded beyond its anti-racism roots, to be an innovative and impactful way for participants to accept and appreciate the wide range of differences in all people. André is incredibly passionate about affecting systematic change in the DEIB space, and served as the first Vice President of DEIB for the South Florida chapter of ICF, where his duties include leading local chapter efforts to positively influence the field of professional coaching, as well as presenting self-developed trainings like Social Impact: An Anti-Racism Perspective. He also serves as a DEIB focused virtual coach on multiple on-line platforms, consulting and collaborating with clients to deeply understand their needs, then assisting to develop solutions to maneuver through often difficult situations with patience and humility. A New England Patriot fan for life, he’s still waiting for Tom Brady to come out of Retirement and return the team to its former glory.
Website: https://jumpstreetcoaching.com/
Email: coach@jumpstreetcoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstreetcoaching/
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