Equity Speakers Series: Dr. Nathaniel Bryan

2600 Mission Bell Drive,San Pablo CA 94806

08 April, 2023

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Are you interested in learning how early childhood education can contribute to ending mass incarceration and criminalization of Black and Brown people in America? Do you want to discover how to teach young children about prison abolition and social justice? If so, join us for this exciting event featuring Dr. Nathaniel Bryan, an associate professor of early childhood education at Miami University and the author of Toward a BlackboyCrit Pedagogy: Black boys, male teachers, and early childhood classroom practices. Dr. Bryan will introduce prison abolition literacies, a set of empowering curricular and pedagogical practices that bring awareness to the injustices that Black and Brown people face daily. He will draw on pro-Blackness, the imprisoned radical tradition, and abolitionist teaching to show how early childhood educators can create more inclusive and transformative learning environments for their students. This event is open to anyone who wants to learn more about prison abolition and early childhood education. It is also a great opportunity to network with other educators and activists who share your passion for social change. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the leading scholars in the field and get inspired by his vision for a more just society. Meet Dr. Nathaniel Bryan, a passionate and innovative scholar of early childhood education. Dr. Bryan is an associate professor at Miami University, where he teaches and researches about the experiences and needs of Black boys and Black male teachers in early childhood classrooms. He explores how their identities and pedagogies are shaped by social and cultural factors, and how they can be empowered by critical literacy and play. He also examines how to prepare urban early childhood educators to create more inclusive and responsive learning environments for Black boys. Dr. Bryan is the author of a groundbreaking book called Toward a BlackboyCrit Pedagogy: Black boys, male teachers, and early childhood classroom practices. In this book, he introduces a new theoretical framework that challenges the dominant narratives about Black boys and offers new possibilities for their education. He is also the recipient of the 2020 Emerging Scholar Award from the American Educational Association’s Special Interest Group––Critical Perspectives on Early Childhood Education. Dr. Bryan is a visionary leader who inspires others with his dedication and expertise. He is committed to advancing social justice and equity in early childhood education through his scholarship, teaching, and service.