The Outsider Within

Patricia Hill Collins, a Black feminist, coined the term “outsider within” which refers to a person who has a particular knowledge/power relationship: one of gaining knowledge about, or of, a dominant group without gaining the full power belonging to members of that group. We are teacher educators at Old Dominion University. We know how hard teachers, administrators, and others who support education in public schools have been working to promote diverse perspectives, equity and inclusion.

Educators today are asked to navigate a complex array of issues. In each episode, we will explore topics such as Critical Race Theory and Inclusive education practices for  BIPOC individuals, challenged  books, and creating safe spaces for those identifying as LGBTQIA+

Situated on the margins of change, we value outsider within voices that promote conversation and offer ideas and suggestions for navigating the issues we  are all  facing.