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Podcast: Speaking of Education Podcast
Episode: Teaching African-American History With Guest Ralph Proctor, Jr., PhD
Description: In this episode, we talk with Ralph Proctor, Jr., PhD, a Professor of Ethnic & Diversity Studies at the Community College of Allegheny County. During our conversation we explore the historical challenges of incorporating information about the role of African-Americans since the founding of America to the present. In particular, focuses on how such information can be taught in ways that build bridges among those with different social and cultural backgrounds. Among the courses that Dr. Proctor teaches are Understanding Violence in American, African-American History, Achieving Cultural Competence, and African Art/Artifacts in the Cycle of Life. Over th...