Black Men Teach: A Conversation with Markus Flynn
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Black Men Teach: A Conversation with Markus Flynn

In this episode, Chanda Smith Baker talks to Markus Flynn, Executive Director of Black Men Teach, about the importance of representation in the classroom. They discuss the impact of black male teachers on students' self-esteem and belonging, the need for diverse friendships to combat racism, and the benefits of having relatable teachers in diverse learning environments. Supported by: African American Leadership Forum Twin Cities www.smithbaker.co www.conversationswithchanda.com IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter: @chandasbaker www.blackmenteach.org IG @blackmenteachtc
In this episode, Chanda Smith Baker talks to Markus Flynn, Executive Director of Black Men Teach, about the importance of representation in the classroom. They discuss the impact of black male teachers on students' self-esteem and belonging, the need for diverse friendships to combat racism, and the benefits of having relatable teachers in diverse learning environments. Supported by: African American Leadership Forum Twin Cities www.smithbaker.co www.conversationswithchanda.com IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda Twitter: @chandasbaker www.blackmenteach.org IG @blackmenteachtc