Rewriting What Black Means In Our Minds

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of erased history and language loss on black identity and offers practical steps to foster Afrocentric pride.

We explore how erased history, language loss, and foreign validation fuel identity crises among black children and adults, then map practical steps for parents, teachers, and leaders to build Afrocentric pride with depth and care. Dr Ronke Posh shares tools from the Rooted Movement, from language at home to curriculum shifts that honour Africa’s legacy. • Africa’s scholarly legacy and Mansa Musa’s wealth • The Rooted Movement’s mission to heal identity • Language immersion at home for early ...

People in this episode

Host: Abies Sonia

Guest: Dr Ronke Posh

Topics covered

• identity crises
• Afrocentric pride
• language loss
• history
• education
• parenting
• curriculum shifts

Keywords

• identity
• Afrocentric
• language immersion
• education
• history
• black children
• pride
• curriculum

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rooted Movement

Books & works: Mansa Musa

Places: Africa

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