What is a Black Historical Consciousness?

We have a Black history education problem in K-12 schools. Teachers are not knowledgeable enough, Eurocentric curriculum, and political interference are just some of the issues blocking effective Black history instruction. This webinar will explain my Black history framework that has been adopted by school systems around the country. I will explain some misconception surrounding Black history and will share how we can reimagine the subject in K-12 schooling. 

About LaGarrett King
LaGarrett King is an associate professor of social studies education and the director of the new Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education at the UB. King joined the Graduate School of Education in January 2022. Before his move to UB, he founded a similar center—the Carter Center for K-12 Black History Education—at the University of Missouri. Since its development, King’s framework - which will be outlined in this webinar - has been featured in Education Week and scholarly journals, such as Urban Education and Race Ethnicity and Education. The principles have also been implemented in school districts in Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Ohio, Texas, New York and throughout Canada. Dr. King earned his PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. A former teacher in Texas and Georgia, his research broadly examines how Black history and race is taught and learned in schools and society.