Teaching in Higher Ed

Teaching in Higher Ed


We’re Not Ok

April 14, 2022

Antija Allen and Justin Stewart talk about their book, We’re Not Ok: Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies, on episode 409 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.


Quotes from the episode

Your voice is important. Your individuality is important. Your presence is important.


Your voice is important. Your individuality is important. Your presence is important.

-Justin Stewart


We’re not ok but we’re not always comfortable telling people we’re not ok.

-Antija Allen


I don’t want my students to be shocked that I am black and that I am teaching them.

-Antija Allen


A lot of people don’t know what we are going through as black faculty because we are so resilient.

-Antija Allen



Resources Mentioned

We’re Not Ok: Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies, Editors: Antija M. Allen & Justin T. Stewart