Free Black Thought Newsletter #6
Curated content for April 2024: Our testimony before Congress, a Classical Liberal approach to social justice, modern-day black slavery, and more
Welcome to the sixth installment of the Free Black Thought Newsletter. This edition features FBT President Erec Smith's Congressional testimony on DEI, our own Dr. Tabia Lee's Classical Liberal social justice resources, Connie’s podcast on modern-day black slavery, and a report from our joint FBT /
writers meetup in Los Angeles. Enjoy!
Erec Smith's Congressional Testimony
FBT President Erec Smith recently addressed Congress, discussing the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in higher education. His comprehensive remarks are now available in transcript form, supplemented with valuable resources and video commentary. Read the transcript and watch the video.
Dr. Tabia Lee's Virtual Launch Event
On June 1st, Dr. Tabia Lee will host a virtual event to introduce her 'Empowered Social Justice Resources'. Lee shares her Classical Liberal approach to social justice, including her Guiding Principles, K-12 Standards, Ethnic Studies Framework, and examples of aligned instructional resources. Her approach aims to reinfuse into social justice topics and curricula a focus on teaching and learning that encourages critical thinking about race and ethnicity rooted in liberal democratic values. Key to Dr. Lee's approach are themes of Pluralism, Agency, Resilience, Changemaking, and Equality of Opportunity.
The FBT Podcast with Charles Jacobs
Dive into a compelling episode featuring Charles Jacobs, a human rights activist who illuminates modern-day slavery in Africa. This episode also explores his work with the American Anti-Slavery Group and his recent article in Tablet Magazine.
Scenes from the FBT/Faction Writers Meetup in LA
A collaborative event in Los Angeles brought together a vibrant group of Substack writers, memoirists, and screenwriters, including insights from FBT's own Jake Mackey and Michael David Cobb Bowen. Explore the scenes from the meetup.