The US is a Place of Harm: Racism and the Politics of ScarcityI think we are actually protesting what this country does to people — however, it’s not just the racism or fascism, but it is the racial…May 19, 20222May 19, 20222
22 Important Points of Cultural Awareness: A Curated List for 2022A 2/22/2022 listicle from Dr. Hakeem Leonard, Assistant Provost for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity and Associate Professor of Music…Feb 23, 20221Feb 23, 20221
Teaching Through Critical Race Theory & Popular MusicIt seems that people need examples of how to teach via Critical Race Theory (CRT) — I’ve often heard people say, nobody teaches CRT- it’s…Nov 28, 20212Nov 28, 20212
Racial Capitalism: You’re Not Understanding a Basic TruthToday is about sitting with the question. Not that this question relates specifically to racism, but I can’t help but think about racism in…Nov 6, 20212Nov 6, 20212
Turn your lights down lowOne reflective practice I’ve been doing is keeping a Hip hop journal. In it, I reflect on my personhood and feelings through Hip hop and…Oct 3, 20211Oct 3, 20211
A light of my own keeping — 1/1/21You …..(2020 and its accomplices) tried to erase me and for some time I’ve fought that erasure and the accompanying darkness.Jun 14, 20211Jun 14, 20211
DiversityI’ve had the opportunity to define diversity for my institution. I’m going to not only provide the definition, but the thought process…Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
To Belong (Thoughts on Inclusion)Hakeem Leonard, PhD, Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity ScholarJan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021
You Are Not Your ProductivityShort Form for Reflection & Deeper Connection for Anti-racismOct 11, 2020Oct 11, 2020