Vera Avery of Cleveland, North Carolina was interviewed by Lizzy Ray, a Sewanee student, on October 15th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included Segregation during the Jim Crow era, and Vera’s childhood in Cleveland, NC. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Luke Baastiansten of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was interviewed by Eli Baastiansten, a Sewanee student, on November 4th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included Bastiaansen’s transition to Philadelphia, a majority-minority city and experience as a tutor in carceral settings.We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Uche Bean of Birmingham, Alabama was interviewed by Lyberti Bradley, Sewanee student, on November 30, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing Bean’s parents support of the Black Liberation movement. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Wallace Benton of Alexandria, Virginia was interviewed by Ella Dietrich, Sewanee student, on November 3, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing his personal experiences regarding “White Flight” and his experiences regarding BLM and the Episcopal Church. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Parker Boyden of Clarion, Pennsylvania was interviewed by Romy Ahn, Sewanee student, on February 25th, 2024 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included: discussing their boarding school’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts and response to the Black Lives Matter movement. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Victoria Bradley of Atlanta, Georgia was interviewed by Lyberti Bradley, Sewanee student, on November 28, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing Victoria Bradley's experience in LA during riots after the death of Trayvon Martin. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Shakeena Bradley of Brewton, Alabama was interviewed by Lyberti Bradley, Sewanee student, on November 30, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing the role of social media and the news in the progression of the racial movement. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Lyberti Bradley of Sewanee, Tennessee was interviewed by Selena Piercy, Sewanee student, on November 30, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing her experiences as a woman of color growing up in both Alabama and the Atlanta metro area. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Lauren Bradley, of Pensacola, Florida was interviewed by Lyberti Bradley, Sewanee student, on November 29, 2023 on Zoom. Their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, and Lauren Bradley’s professional and personal ties to the Black Lives Matter Movement. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Sarah Buchanan of Dallas, Texas was interviewed by Stewart Buchanan, a Sewanee student, on November 30th, 2023, on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing protests that occurred in the wake of George Floyd’s death. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

William Buchanan of Dallas, Texas was interviewed by Stewart Buchanan, a Sewanee student, on November 30th, 2023, on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing how the Black Lives Matter movement has influenced law enforcement training. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Stewart Buchanan of Sewanee, Tennessee was interviewed by Ella Dietrich, a Sewanee student, on October 30th, 2023, in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing how his background has affected his perspectives on the movement. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Dr. Marty Casey grew up in towns across St. Louis, Missouri, mainly the Pinrose Park area and late Webster Groves. Later in her life Dr. Casey was influenced to start the Human Arts Foundation and later the UnGunn Institute as a result of her experiences in St. Louis. She was selected as one of the top 25 most influential business women in St. Louis in 2020. Dr. Casey also has co-created the global observance of Black SON Day. The inaugural event took place August 9, 2020 with more than 100 global networks, focused on uplifting the black community.

Alexes Castro of Sewanee, Tennessee was interviewed by Selena Piercy, a Sewanee student, on November 19, 2023, on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing his upbringing in Houston, Texas and his experience attending a YES Prep Charter School . We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Elizabeth “Liz” Overton Colton of Asheville, North Carolina was interviewed by Lizzy Ray, a Sewanee student, on November 25th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing Colton’s background and upbringing during the civil rights movement. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Audrey Damare of Sewanee, Tennessee was interviewed by Selena Piercy, a Sewanee student, on November 8, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing Damare’s experience in High School with race as a part of Justice and Equity for Students, a student-led organization on race at her private Catholic high school. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Ella Dietrich of Sewanee, Tennessee was interviewed by Stewart Buchanan, a Sewanee student, on October 30th, 2023 in person/on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing Dietrich's experience with inner city churches and having a politically and socially active family. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Isaiah Dietrich of Shorewood, Wisconsin was interviewed by Ella Dietrich, a Sewanee student, on November 26th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing how Isaiah’s faith has shaped his view on race. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Dr. Margaret Dietrich of Shorewood, Wisconsin was interviewed by Ella Dietrich, a Sewanee student, on November 26th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included racial disparities in health care and household inequality. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Fr. Seth Dietrich of Shorewood, Wisconsin was interviewed by Ella Dietrich, a Sewanee student, on November 26th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included his diverse experiences by living in different locations and his Episcopal priesthood. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Jill Edwards is a stay-at-home mom and the parent of 2 children. She is originally from Cocoa Beach, Florida but moved around a lot when she was younger as her father worked for NASA. She attended the University of Georgia and currently lives in Atlanta where she works as a yoga Instructor at Yonder Yoga.

Stephen Myers Ferreira of Memphis, Tennessee was interviewed by Naeem Mangum, a Sewanee student, on November 20th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included Myers Ferreira’s upbringing in Memphis and the marginalization of his family in McGhee, Mississippi. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

JD Franklin of Sewanee, Tennessee, was interviewed in person by Lizzy Ray, a Sewanee student, on October 31st, 2023. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included the #BLM on social media and discussions on race within education. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Shawnta Freeman of Oxon Hill, Maryland was interviewed by Lizzy Ray, a Sewanee student, on October 26th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, they also discussed the variation of the amount of Black History taught in public schools between various localities. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Lexi Gordon of Greensboro, North Carolina was interviewed by Bailey Pezzella, Sewanee student, on February 15th, 2024 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included: discussing the response of their student body of the college preparatory school they attended to the Black Lives Matter movement. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Kylie Greer of Murfreesboro, Tennessee was interviewed by Kaila Seger, a Sewanee student, on November 26th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included reactionary politics in relation to the Black Lives Matter Movement and the future of Black Lives Matter. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Nolan Griggs is a 19 year old from Brentwood, TN. As Nolan states in the interview, Brentwood is a wealthy and rather conservative suburb of Nashville. Nolan is currently a full time student enrolled at Sewanee: The University of the South. He is a member of the golf team as well as Sigma Nu Fraternity. Nolan is very passionate about school and golf, so he spends most of his days working on these activities. Additionally, Nolan enjoys keeping up with the news and politics. He believes that following world news and our country's politics is a key factor in better understanding the world we live in.

Kyle Jones of Sewanee, Tennessee was interviewed by Kaila Seger, a Sewanee student, on November 27th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing race relations in the U.S. and his community’s reaction to BLM. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Judith Kaufmann of Falls Church, Virginia was interviewed by Eli Baastiansten, a Sewanee student, on November 25th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included: her interracial marriage and spreading awareness about racial inequality. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Kiran Klubock Shukla of Charlottesville, Virginia was interviewed by Selena Piercy, a Sewanee student, on November 11th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included: Klubock Shukla’s experience residing in a diverse city, and his observations on the racially charged events in Charlottesville in 2019. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Akwanza Mangum of Dunwoody, Georgia was interviewed by Naeem Mangum, a Sewanee student, on November 26th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included: discussing Mangum’s upbringing and being Black and Baha'i. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Akwanza Mangum of Dunwoody, Georgia was interviewed by Naeem Mangum, a Sewanee student, on November 26th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included: discussing Mangum’s upbringing and being Black and Baha'i. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Hooper Markert of New York City, New York was interviewed by Hooper Markert, a Sewanee student, on November 28th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included Markert’s membership in the Baha’i faith and Markert’s exposure to the diversity of New York City. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Donna McWhirter of Colorado Springs, Colorado was interviewed by Kaila Seger, a Sewanee student, on October 26th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included the “Little Rock Nine” and her views on the movement’s name Black Lives Matter. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Gray Nischwitz of Sewanee, Tennessee was interviewed by Stewart Buchanan, a Sewanee student, on November 28th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included how the Black Lives Matter movement has helped to promote unity, and COVID-19’s effect on protests. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Selena Piercy of Sewanee, Tennessee was interviewed by Lyberti Bradley, a Sewanee student, on October 30th, 2023 in person/on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included her experience taking a class on Contemporary Social Movements, and how it influenced her view on the Black Lives Matter Movement. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Herb Piercy IV of Oak Ridge, Tennessee was interviewed by Selena Piercy, a Sewanee student, on November 24th, 2023 in person/on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included inequities in the legal system in the rural Tennessee. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

The interview was conducted over the phone. Lawson was at his house in Sewanee, TN and Ray was at his lake house in Counce, TN. He had his daughter Carrie and her husband David up for the weekend with his wife Anita. Upon finding a quiet spot in the house and after some technical difficulties involving Zoom, the interview commenced. The interview begins with Ray describing how he came to Memphis and what he saw when he arrived. Ray was very open to talk about the topic, especially since he could recall his time as a teenager during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Much of the interview focused on the comparison between the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Lives Matter Movement.

Nick Psarakis of Colorado Springs, Colorado was interviewed by Eli Baastiansten, a Sewanee student, on November 17th and 20th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included Psarakis work as a teacher including creating a Black History course, as well as the backlash against his course. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Brian Raniere of Chicago, Illinois was interviewed by Connor Caparos, Sewanee student, on February 14th, 2024 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included: discussing his work as an Chicago Police Aviation Officer including during Black Lives Matter protests in the Summer of 2020 in response to the death of George Floyd. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Lizzy Ray of Sewanee, Tennessee was interviewed by Kaila Seger, a Sewanee student, on October 28th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included how her views on race have changed over time. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Tiy Reed of Washington D.C. was interviewed by Kaleb Seay, a Sewanee student, on November 30th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing Reed’s athleticism and upbringing in New Orleans, Louisiana. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Tiy Reed of Washington D.C. was interviewed by Kaleb Seay, a Sewanee student, on November 30th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing Reed’s athleticism and upbringing in New Orleans, Louisiana. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Andrew Robinson of Chapel Hill, North Carolina was interviewed by Walker Robinson, a Sewanee student, on November 29th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included his experiences with race as an African American living abroad. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Jabrina Robinson of Chapel Hill, North Carolina was interviewed by Walker Robinson, a Sewanee student, on November 29th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included experiences with various immigrant communities. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Hazel Robinson of Crossville, Tennessee was interviewed by Lily Boston, Sewanee student, on February 10th, 2024 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included: discussing the effects of the Civil Rights Movement on her Nursing Education and how Robinson was exposed to the Black Lives Matter Movement by the 2020 Elections. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Raymond Rodarte of Sewanee, Tennessee was interviewed by Walker Robinson, a Sewanee student, on November 29th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included how George Floyd protests influenced familial dynamics. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Erika Seay of Mount Juliet, Tennessee was interviewed by Kaleb Seay, a Sewanee student, on November 30th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing Seay’s views on how the movement can impact state and local policy. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Kaleb Seay of Sewanee, Tennessee, was interviewed by Walker Robinson, a Sewanee student, on October 30th, 2023, in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included how the Black Lives Matter Movement has influenced Seay’s views on race and race relations. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Kaila Seger of Sewanee, Tennessee was interviewed by Lizzy Ray, a Sewanee student, on October 28th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included how it affected her views on government policy and encouraged her to be aware of the history of modern race relations in the United States. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Heather Seger of Nashville, Tennessee, was interviewed by Kaila Seger, a Sewanee student, on November 28th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included how "school choice" voucher legislation can affect current educational inequities in Tennessee. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Doug Seiters is a retired Professor Emeritus of Classical Languages from The University of the South. Mr. Seiters was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1943. He grew up and attended school in Chattanooga, then attended Sewanee: The University of the South for his undergraduate education. There, he received his Bachelor of Arts. Along with this, he was the Chair of the College for his graduating class. After this, he attended Florida State University and received his Master of Arts degree. He then moved back to Sewanee, Tennessee, where he taught at the University of the South. During his time teaching, Mr. Seiters hosted and co-operated the Sewanee Summer Scholars program. This was a program designed by the school to bring in underprivileged students of color and provide them with the opportunity to achieve higher education. Mr. Seiters is now retired, living with his wife right in the heart of the Sewanee campus.

Doug Seiters is a retired Professor Emeritus of Classical Languages from The University of the South. Mr. Seiters was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1943. He grew up and attended school in Chattanooga, then attended Sewanee: The University of the South for his undergraduate education. There, he received his Bachelor of Arts. Along with this, he was the Chair of the College for his graduating class. After this, he attended Florida State University and received his Master of Arts degree. He then moved back to Sewanee, Tennessee, where he taught at the University of the South. During his time teaching, Mr. Seiters hosted and co-operated the Sewanee Summer Scholars program. This was a program designed by the school to bring in underprivileged students of color and provide them with the opportunity to achieve higher education. Mr. Seiters is now retired, living with his wife right in the heart of the Sewanee campus.

Madelyn Smythia is an undergraduate student at Sewanee: The University of the South. She is a sophomore who is double majoring in history and music.

Stormy Stewart is a senior English and Creative Writing double major at Sewanee: The University of the South. She was born November 30th, 2001 in Portsmouth, VA. Stormy has lived in several states throughout her life as her father was in the military. She has lived in Virginia, Connecticut, Maryland, Alabama, and D.C. She plans to continue her education in New Mexico after graduation. She has lived through the Black Lives Matter movement and has seen its effects through social media and the news. Stormy worked to spread information for the BLM movement to help get her community better informed.

Stutts Everette is a freshman at Sewanee: The University of the South from Mountain brook, Alabama. Stutts is a member of the men’s lacrosse team which is how he met the interviewer. He spent his entire childhood in Alabama in a predominantly white neighborhood with a fairly sheltered upbringing. Stutts has an extremely supportive and involved family. Stutts also grew up immersed in sports and sports culture, receiving much of his news about race relations and the black lives matter movement through the sports figures he looked up to and idolized. Stutts knew fairly early in his high school career that he wanted to stay in the south for college and immediately became interested in Sewanee. He committed to Sewanee his junior year and ever since has been a passionate tiger and has loved his Sewanee experience.

Stephanie van Reigersberg of McLean, Virginia was interviewed by Eli Baastiansten, a Sewanee student, on November 12th, 2023 on Zoom. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included discussing race relations in her hometown of St. Joseph, Missouri during her upbringing. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Fernando “Dito” van Reigersberg of McLean, Virginia was interviewed by Eli Baastiansten, a Sewanee student, on November 25th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included race relations in the arts. We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

Jamell Walker of Miami, Florida was interviewed by Walker Robinson, a Sewanee student, on November 29th, 2023 in person. While their conversation was primarily on the Black Lives Matter Movement, other topics included her sorority membership, and living in a predominantly Hispanic community, We hope that this conversation will assist scholars with a further understanding of race in the United States during the early twenty-first century. Please click on the link to see the full interview.

He now teaches the subjects of US Government, AP Government, and DC History. Benjamin Williams was born on August 11, 1988, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is currently a teacher at Capital City Public Charter School in Washington, DC, and an elected member of the DC State Board of Education representing Ward One. Before moving to Washington, DC, he resided in Columbus, Ohio, Detroit, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ben holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Ohio State University. While at Ohio State, he started to get involved in social justice work. Ben also holds a Master's in Educational Studies from The University of Michigan, focusing on teaching secondary social studies. He later moved to DC to start his teaching career. His recent work has been with multiple nonprofit organizations in the DC area, including EmpowerEd, Teaching for Change, and the Zinn Education Project. He has led voter outreach campaigns in Ohio and campaigns to help people getting out of prison restore their voting rights.