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Jun 2025
34m 35s

The One Where I'm Orange...That's Not Wh...

Unlearn16
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In this episode, I take you back to the swing sets of 1978 and jump off into the complex world of race, ethnicity, sex, and identity.  The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025.  The easy questions are never interesting...and to be honest, they never get asked anymore...there is google.  Education is more about nuance, discussion and critical analysis than it has ever been before.  I may not have even close to all the answers, but I promise to never stop asking the questions.

That's Not What This Book Is About - Joanna Johnson
Order it on July 1, 2025 at unlearn16.com

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