The AERA Leadership for Social Justice Social Action Committee presents a special Podcast Series honoring the legacy of Carter G. Woodson. All conversations occurred during Black History Month – 2025. They are timely and relevant and can help inform and inspire a path forward.

Longer Podcast Series Description:

In a time of relentless attacks on education, Black Studies, and Black History Month itself, the AERA Leadership for Social Justice (LSJ) SIG has launched a 4-part podcast series to illuminate critical conversations and elevate solutions. Through engaging discussions with scholars and practitioners, we explored the past, present, and future of Black Studies—centering voices that challenge erasure and advance liberation.

From Carter G. Woodson’s legacy to the future of Black curriculum, we examined how knowledge has been both a site of oppression and a tool of resistance. Guests shared personal stories of how liberatory education shaped their lives and discuss strategies to protect Black children in this era of educational censorship. While this series was initially designed for LSJ SIG members, we are now sharing it more widely. Black history is under attack—but knowledge remains one of our greatest gifts.

A playlist was also created by Dr. Marvin Reed to accompany the podcast. Listen here

Podcast Co-Hosts:

• James Wright, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, San Diego State University
• Vajra Watson, Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Sacramento State University