Beyond Black and White: Embracing Every Hue Through Words, Stories, and Unapologetic Truths

Authors

Darius M. Phelps, Teachers CollegeFollow

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Literacy shapes how students interpret and engage with the world, yet traditional education often compartmentalizes it. This article explores racial literacy and poetry as transformative, interdisciplinary tools for critical inquiry and identity formation. Grounded in scholarship and practical strategies, it calls for reimagining literacy instruction as empowerment across disciplines and lived experiences.

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no

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A.I. was not used for any part of this work.

Recommended Citation

Phelps, Darius M. (2025) "Beyond Black and White: Embracing Every Hue Through Words, Stories, and Unapologetic Truths," New Jersey English Journal: Vol. 14, Article 7.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/nj-english-journal/vol14/iss2025/7