Research and Publications

My research interests center on the intersections of race, education, and social equity, with a particular focus on the experiences of Black families within the educational system. I am deeply committed to exploring how race, class, and gender dynamics shape school choice decisions, educational access, and outcomes for Black children, especially in urban settings.
My work aims to challenge deficit-based narratives by highlighting the strengths, agency, and strategies employed by Black parents, particularly mothers, in navigating educational spaces. Through qualitative methodologies and critical theoretical frameworks, I seek to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable understanding of education, informing policies and practices that better serve marginalized communities.
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Research and Publications

  • Articles:

    2025 – Parents have the power to drive change and make sure that AI addresses inequality – The Hechinger Report – Published

    2024 – Beyond Barriers: Resilience and Success Stories of High-Achieving Black Mothers in PhD Programs – Journal of Currriculum and Pedagogy – Accepted

    2024  – When Fear Turns Into Rage: The Historical Journey of White Schizophrenia on Black Education – Taboo: The Journal on Culture and Education – In Review

    2022 – Raising Black Boy Joy: Will Diverse Books Increase Black Parents’ Trust in Educators of Elementary-Aged Black Boys? – Proceedings of the 2022 International Conference on Urban Education – Published

     

  • Books:

    2024 – From Duel Expectations to Critical Awareness – Journeys of Becoming Critical Scholars: Volume 1 and Volume 2 – Brill – Accepted

    2022 – Black Boy Joy Promoted to Big Brother- AK Classics – Published

    2020 – Black Boy Joy Christmas Countdown – AK Classics – Published

    2018 – Black Boy Joy – AK Classics – Published

    2018 – Legacies: African-American Female Pioneers – Cognella Academic Press – Published

     

  • Research Projects:

    2025 – Within Department Perceptions of Equity: A Study of Belonging, Job Satisfaction, Mentorship, and DEI Initiatives – In Progress

    2024 – Pilot Study: Beyond Academic: A Qualitative Case Study of the Multifaceted Considerations of an Advanced Black Mother for Kindergarten Enrollment for Her Black Son – Completed

    2022 – Will Diverse Books Increase Black Parents’ Trust in Educators of Elementary-Aged Black Boys? – Published

     

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