Best Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae Podcasts (2025)

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S2:E35 The Gathering of Educators - Part 1 of “Being and Becoming Asian in Educational Contexts, Communities, and Families” 49:39

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Send us a text Summary Dr. Tairan Qui joins me as co-host for this conversation that explores the personal and professional experiences of educators, Laura Ouk and Amy Okimoto, focusing on their cultural identities, the importance of community, the necessity of advocating for Asian American history in education, and the role of personal experiences…

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S2:E34 More Work! Black Boys Read Too, Inc. - Part 4 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers" 49:15

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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Tiffany Nyachae and Ruqayyah Simmons discuss the importance of literacy among Black boys and the initiatives taken through the nonprofit organization Black Boys Read Too, Inc. They explore their personal connections, the journey into education, and the significance of providing new books that reflect the…

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S2:E33 The Non-Profit Work of Black Men Teach - Part 3 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers" 49:34

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Send us a text Summary For this episode, I am in conversation with fellows, Chris Hosey and Kaiyre Lewis, and Executive Director, Markus Flynn of the Minnesota-based organization, Black Men Teach, to explore the significance of Black male teachers in education, focusing on their experiences, challenges, and the support provided by the organization.…

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S2:E32 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers" Series 57:11

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Send us a text Summary For this episode, I am in conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Bryan, author of the book, Toward a BlackBoyCrit Pedagogy: Black Boys, Male Teachers, and Early Childhood Classroom Practices. We explore the complexities of Black boyhood studies, the importance of relational engagement in education, and the impact of anti-Black misan…

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S2:E31 The Gathering - Part 1 of "Black Boy Masculinities, Play, Literacies, and Black Male Teachers" Series 49:27

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Send us a text Summary In our conversation, Richie Wills and Dr. Joseph Derrick Nelson explore themes of Black boyhood, diverse masculinities, and the role of Black male teachers (and other educators) in supporting the growth and development of Black boys. They discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for expression, countering negative narra…

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S2:E30 Behind the Podcast: Processes, Intentions, and the Fabulously Unexpected 51:14

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Send us a text Summary For this episode, Dr. Josephine Pham of the Mai Pedagogy Project interviews Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae about the Evolving Education Project, its origins, and the importance of creating a platform for diverse voices in education. Their discussion also covers how topics and guests are selected for the podcast, listener engagement, …

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S2:E29 The Work! The Police Free LAUSD Coalition - Part 3 of "Youth Resistance: Unsettling the 'Good' Citizen" Series 52:55

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Send us a text Summary In this episode, we are in conversation with youth leaders, Jeremiah Salazar and Joelle Hennington-Jeffries, and staff member, Joseph Williams of the Police Free LAUSD Coalition to discuss the criminalization and overdisciplining of Black students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Police Free LAUSD Coali…

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S2:E28 The Gathering of Book Contributors - Part 2 of "Youth Resistance: Unsettling the 'Good' Citizen" Series 52:08

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Send us a text Summary For this episode, I am in conversation with Dr. Ariana Denise Brazier, Diana Gamez, Professor Damien M. Sojoyner, and Luma Hasan; four of the book contributors inThe Promise of Youth Anti-Citizenship: Race and Revolt in Education edited by Drs. Kevin L. Clay and Kevin Lawrence Henry Jr. We explore the concept of anti-citizens…

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S2:E27 Book Editors Interview - Part 1 of "Youth Resistance: Unsettling the 'Good' Citizen" Series 1:11:02

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Send us a text Summary For this episode, I am in conversation with Drs. Kevin L. Clay and Kevin Lawrence Henry Jr., editors of the book, The Promise of Youth Anti-Citizenship: Race and Revolt in Education. We discuss the narrow confines of citizenship as defined by the state, especially in terms of what constitutes the ‘good’ citizen versus the ‘ba…

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E2:E26 Interlude: Should We Abandon the Term "People of Color" as an Identifier? 1:07:24

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Send us a text Summary Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae and Dr. Ruth M. López question the utility of the identifier “People of Color” and whether we should abandon it as a term of unspoken solidarity and political strategy given the recent social media uproar around the fact that a large percentage of Latinos voted for Trump in the 2024 presidential electio…

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S2:E25 The Work of Migizi - Part 3 of "Honoring Communities' of Color Knowledges and Cultural Practices" Series 40:23

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Send us a text Summary In this episode, we showcase the work of Migizi, an Indigenous youth-serving organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tiffany Nyachae is in conversation with Migizi youth workers, Kija Deer and Kaylin Lopez. They discuss their roles, the importance of community, and how Migizi fosters cultural connections and social deve…

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S2:E24 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Honoring Communities' of Color Knowledges and Cultural Practices" Series 59:18

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Send us a text In this episode, I interview Dr. Wayne Au and Dr. Dolores Calderón, two of the three authors of the award-winning book and inspiration for the series, Reclaiming the Multicultural Roots of U.S. Curriculum: Communities of Color and Official Knowledge in Education. We discuss how different Communities of Color have resisted erasure fro…

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S2:E23 A Gathering on Reservation Dogs (TV Series Review) - Part 1 of "Honoring Communities' of Color Knowledges and Cultural Practices" Series 1:02:30

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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Tiffany Nyachae, Joaquin Muñoz, and Hollie Anderson Kulago discuss the significance of the show Reservation Dogs in representing Indigenous stories and experiences. They explore personal connections to the show, the authenticity of its storytelling, the role of setting, and the interplay of spirituality …

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S2:E22 The Work of Hunger Strikers - Part 3 of "And the Struggle Continues" Series 1:02:39

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Send us a text Summary This episode and series is inspired by Dr. David O. Stovall’s book, Born Out of Struggle: Critical Race Theory, School Creation, and the Politics of Interruption. Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae is in conversation with hunger strikers, Dr. Patty Buenrostro and Andrea X. Guzmán. We explore the rich history of activism in the Little Vil…

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S2:E21 Book Interview - Part 2 of "And the Struggle Continues" Series 1:18:47

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Aja D. Reynolds joins me as co-host in our interview with Dr. David O. Stovall about his critical book and inspiration for this series, Born Out of Struggle: Critical Race Theory, School Creation, and the Politics of Interruption. We discuss the responsibilities of universities towards community-driven educationa…

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S2:E20 The Gathering of Scholar-Activists - Part 1 of "And the Struggle Continues" Series 1:06:06

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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae engages with Dr. Erica R. Davila, Dr. Aja D. Reynolds, and Dr. Asif Wilson to discuss their experiences and perspectives on activism, education, and community. They explore the challenges of balancing academic responsibilities with activist work, the importance of building genuine …

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S2:E19 Interlude - Some thoughts on Reading Instruction, Literacy, and the Science of Reading 48:51

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae discusses the complexities of reading instruction, emphasizing the need to center the experiences and needs of Students of Color. She critiques both the Science of Reading and balanced literacy approaches for failing to adequately address these needs. Dr. Nyachae advocates for explicit instruct…

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S2:E18 Veteran Teacher Work, Histories, and Dreams - Part 3.3 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color" 1:03:58

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Send us a text This episode is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning. I am in conversation with Stacy Joy, award-winning veteran te…

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S2:E17 Reflecting on Teacher Work and Being - Part 3.2 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color" 1:05:50

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Send us a text This episode is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning. I am in conversation with DeAngelo Blanchard, a NYC dance art…

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S2:E16 The Work of Teachers - Part 3.1 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color" 55:05

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Send us a text This episode is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning. I am in conversation with Ivelisse Ramos Brannon, former NYC …

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S2:E15 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color" 1:06:04

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Shamari Reid joins me as co-host in our interview with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad about her best-selling book and inspiration for this series, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as the sequel, Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive T…

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S2:E14 The Gathering of Parents - Part 1 of "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color" 1:19:27

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Send us a text This episode marks the beginning of our series, "Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy Now!: The Brilliance and Joy of Students of Color" series which is inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy as well as her second book, Un…

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S2:E13 "Dr. Nyachae, Where You Been!?" 51:48

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Send us a text Joined by her former middle school students, Kenya Sanders and Chelsea Thornton, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae discusses her podcast and the challenges she faced in maintaining it. She talks about the technical aspects of recording and editing, as well as the difficulties of balancing her academic career with podcasting. She reflects on the…

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S1:E11 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Centering Bilingual and Multilingual Latinx Students En Comunidad" 1:17:58

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Sarah P Alvarez joins me as co-host in our interview with Drs. Carla España and Luz Yadira Herrera about their noteworthy book and inspiration for this series, En Comunidad: Lessons for Centering the Voices and Experiences of Bilingual Latinx Students. Support the show…

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S1:E10 The Gathering - Part 1 of "Centering Bilingual and Multilingual Latinx Students En Comunidad" 46:34

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Send us a text This episode marks the beginning of our series, "Centering Bilingual and Multilingual Latinx Students En Comunidad" series which is inspired by Drs. Carla España and Luz Yadira Herrera’s book, En Comunidad: Lessons for Centering the Voices and Experiences of Bilingual Latinx Students. For this gathering, I am in conversation with my …

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S1:E12 The Work - Part 3 of "Centering Bilingual and Multilingual Latinx Students En Comunidad" 59:22

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Send us a text This episode is inspired by Drs. Carla España and Luz Yadira Herrera’s book, En Comunidad: Lessons for Centering the Voices and Experiences of Bilingual Latinx Students. I am in conversation with Dr. Tracey T. Flores of Somos Escritoras, a creative space for Latina girls in grades 6-8 that invites them to share and perform stories fr…

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S1:E9 More Work - Part 4 of " “Liberate Your Imagination: The Dark Fantastic and Black Characters in Fairytales, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi” 1:01:58

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Send us a text This episode is inspired by Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas' recent book, The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games. I am in conversation with Anthony Pierce and Da'Von McCune of The Wakanda Alliance Program in Buffalo, NY. They share their work with youth and families in reenvisioning what it mean…

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S1:E6 The Gathering - Part 1 of “Liberate Your Imagination: The Dark Fantastic and Black Characters in Fairytales, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi" 1:06:07

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Send us a text This episode marks the beginning of our series, “Liberate Your Imagination: The Dark Fantastic and Black Characters in Fairy Tales, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi" which is inspired by Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas' recent book, The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games. For this gathering, I am in conversa…

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S1:E7 Book Interview - Part 2 of “Liberate Your Imagination: The Dark Fantastic and Black Characters in Fairytales, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi" 50:00

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Toliver joins me as co-host in our interview with Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas about her critically acclaimed book and inspiration for this series, The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games. Support the showBy Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae and Friends

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S1:E8 The Work - Part 3 of “Liberate Your Imagination: The Dark Fantastic and Black Characters in Fairytales, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi" 1:15:06

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Send us a text This episode is inspired by Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas' recent book, The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games. I am in conversation with DQ Abduwali Grant and John Washington of The Wakanda Alliance Program in Buffalo, NY. They share how the program started, the concepts behind it, and their …

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S1:E5 A Dialogue with Asian and Asian American Women: Responding to the Moment 1:17:02

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Send us a text For this impromptu episode that responds to anti-Asian racism and the resurgence of anti-Asian violence, I am in dialogue with the following Asian and Asian American women who I consider to be my sisters in the struggle: Drs. Grace D. Player, Dr. Josephine Pham, Tairan Qiu, and Dr. Wei-Ling Sun. Through this dialogue, we learn about …

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S1:E3 Book Interview - Part 2 of "Talk'in that Talk": Loving Black Language and Linguistic Justice 1:50:32

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Aja D. Reynolds joins me as co-host in our interview with Dr. April Baker-Bell about her award-winning book and inspiration for this series, Linguistic Justice: Black Language, Literacy, Identity, and Pedagogy. Support the showBy Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae and Friends

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S1:E4 The Work - Part 3 of "Talk'in that Talk": Loving Black Language and Linguistic Justice 1:00:17

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Send us a text This episode is inspired by Dr. April Baker-Bell’s recent book, Linguistic Justice: Black Language, Literacy, Identity, and Pedagogy. Dr. Aja D. Reynolds joins me as co-host in our interview with Ms. Silver Moore of Classroom Clapback. Ms. Moore shows us the everyday work of what has been discussed throughout this series. Support the…

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S1:E1 What is The Evolving Education Project? 32:55

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Send us a text In our very first episode, our host, Dr. Tiffany M. Nyachae, shares what The Evolving Education Project is about and what we hope it can be. We also share what will happen on the podcast. We are joined by Dr. Grace D. Player, the artist of our graphic, who tells us about the inspiration behind and meaning of the beautiful artwork she…

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S1:E2 The Gathering - Part 1 of "Talk'in that Talk": Loving Black Language and Linguistic Justice 1:09:47

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Send us a text This episode marks the beginning of our series which is inspired by Dr. April Baker-Bell’s recent book, Linguistic Justice: Black Language, Literacy, Identity, and Pedagogy. For this gathering, I am in conversation with my friends, Dr. Aja D. Reynolds, Dr. Teaira McMurtry, and DQ AbdulWali Grant. We share our candid thoughts and memo…

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