Black Teacher Matters

Black Educators Matter: Project 500 Podcast

“Get Curious”

Abdel Shakur

15th year

English Teacher, Podcast Host

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-teacher-matters/id1542560174

"The essence of humanity…"

#Shoutout to the power of our stories. Abdel Shakur is an English teacher with over 15 years of experience, and is the host of the Black Teacher Matters podcast. As he reflects on his educational voyage, he realizes the tremendous impact Black educators made on his life. He never thought about becoming a teacher, until a role as a community liaison led him to pursue a career in the classroom.

“You don’t have to do it all by yourself.”

Abdel's ethos revolves around empowering communities, acknowledging the essential truth that Black children desire to learn and establish new roles within the educational setting. He advocates for educators to forge meaningful connections with students, inspired by witnessing a teacher with The Genius Movement philosophy. His mentor emphasizes holding the innocence of children, and his love of writing led him to begin sharing stories. Through his podcast, Black Teacher Matters, Abdel amplifies the voices and experiences of educators, connecting their journeys with his own.