"Coretta Scott King once told me, Byron, our greatest weapon is the truth. If we bring the truth, we will always win. So tonight, let's talk about the truth. The truth is that Black America is under attack at this time. 44 states are debating which Black history to teach in schools. There's only one Black history that should be taught the truth. Over 20 states have already passed laws to stop teachers from teaching the truth. They're downplaying our contributions to this beautiful country, changing our narrative, and diminishing our images. Unfortunately, we have seen this before. You erase the truth so you can repeat the atrocities. That's why I've dedicated my life to building one of the world's biggest media companies, simply because we must tell our own stories and control the narrative and images. Representation matters. When we see positive images of ourselves, it lifts our spirits. You cannot be what you cannot see." (theGrio, 2023)
Allen further offered that these 44 states that are voting to abolish Black history is “one of the worst crimes committed against humanity.” The reason I authored Becoming a Black AI Jedi: Afrofuturism Homeschooling: Giving Black Children an Unfair Advantage in an Unfair World is that I see a fatal future for Black people in America and around the world if we do not immediately enter into a unified state of SHOCK (Seeking Higher Omnipotent Conscious/Cosmic Knowledge)! Black mothers and fathers can no longer (if ever) rely on 2nd frequency people to teach our 1st frequency babies. We must begin collapsing time by giving our children an unfair advantage economically and academically (Matthews & Winters, 2023) if we are to succeed as a people in being relevant ancestors in the future.
Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Black homeschooling can offer a unique and powerful tool to enhance the learning experience, providing an 'unfair' advantage positively and ethically.
Allen proceeded in his speech, providing
“Here is the truth. America, you are killing Black America in the classroom by making sure we do not get a proper education. You're killing us in the courtroom by making sure we do not have equal justice. You're killing us in the boardroom by making sure that we do not get real economic inclusion. And you're killing us in the hospital room by making sure that we do not have proper healthcare. And you're doing all of this long before you kill us in the streets.” (theGrio, 2023)
The reality is that without addressing the education gap, we cannot address the wealth gap. Allen predicts the future of Black America 40 years from now based on one key piece of data. What is the percentage of Black students at the top 50 universities from which white corporate America recruits? Suppose it continues to be under one or 2% instead of proportionate to the Black population, around 14%. In that case, there will be no significant change in Black America, and America will never achieve its full potential.
Here is a method for Black individuals globally to reach their "full potential" and how AI can benefit Black children and their parents in a homeschooling setting.
Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Black homeschooling presents an opportunity to gain a significant educational advantage ethically. This integration is particularly relevant in the context of the challenges and needs identified by scholars such as Stewart (2020), Dennison et al. (2020), Ringstaff (2023), Musumunu & Mazama (2015), Musaddiq et al. (2022), Ehrenreich–May et al. (2021), and Jenkins (2020). By leveraging AI, Black homeschoolers can address these challenges while preparing for a technologically advanced future.
Ethical Advantages of AI in Black Homeschooling
1. Personalized Learning and Overcoming Systemic Challenges
AI can create a personalized learning experience catering to students' strengths and needs. This approach is in line with addressing the systemic inequities highlighted by Stewart (2020) and Dennison et al. (2020), who stress the importance of affirming Black children's self-worth and identity, particularly in the face of racialized school experiences.
2. Access to Culturally Relevant Resources
AI-driven educational platforms can provide access to a wide range of resources, including those focusing on Black history and culture, addressing the need for culturally relevant education, as Ringstaff (2023) and Musumunu & Mazama (2015) emphasized.
3. Bridging the Pandemic-induced Educational Gap
The COVID-19 pandemic, as noted by Musaddiq et al. (2022) and Ehrenreich–May et al. (2021), has exacerbated educational challenges, particularly for lower-income families. AI can help bridge this gap by offering accessible and flexible educational tools, making quality education more attainable despite socio-economic challenges.
4. Parental Engagement and Support
Addressing the challenges faced by Black parents, particularly fathers, as identified by Jenkins (2020), AI can provide support and insights to parents, enabling them to be more effectively involved in their children's education without the burden of detrimental stereotypes and assumptions.
Ensuring Ethical Implementation
Data Privacy and Bias Avoidance
When implementing AI in education, it’s crucial to maintain ethical standards, particularly concerning data privacy and the avoidance of biases in AI algorithms. This ensures that the technology serves as a tool for empowerment rather than perpetuating existing inequities.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Allen offered this closing statement:
"When you come to my office and get off the elevator, there's a sign that says there isn't a bank in the world where I can deposit excuses, so I don't accept them. America, we can no longer accept your excuses. So, I'm asking America to understand, appreciate, and accept the truth that the Black community is one of America's greatest assets and not a liability." (theGrio, 2023)
Incorporating AI into Black homeschooling can provide a strategic response to the educational challenges Black families face in America. It offers a way to personalize learning experiences, access culturally relevant resources, bridge educational gaps exacerbated by the pandemic, and support parental engagement in education. This approach aligns with the research and observations of scholars highlighting the various dimensions of the Black educational experience in America. By ethically leveraging AI, Black homeschoolers can gain a significant and empowering advantage in their educational journey.
Resources:
https://amzn.to/48gqbsI - Becoming a Black AI Jedi: Afrofuturism Homeschooling: Giving Black Children an Unfair Advantage in an Unfair World by Rev. Dr. Philippe SHOCK Matthews (Author) | Dr. Clyde Winters (Foreword)
https://amzn.to/491qI2U - The Black AI Jedi for Seniors: Embracing the Future with Wisdom by: Rev. Dr. Philippe SHOCK Matthews | Foreword by: Dr. Jimmy J. Davies
https://amzn.to/3sGZ0bC - Becoming A Black AI Jedi For Research Scientists and Scholars Without a Master's Degree or Ph.D.: Inspired by Master Researcher Dr. Clyde Winters
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Dennison, A., Lasser, J., Madres, D., & Lerma, Y. (2020). Understanding families who choose to homeschool: agency in context.. School Psychology, 35(1), 20-27. https://doi.org/10.1037/spq0000341
Ehrenreich–May, J., Halliday, E., Karlovich, A., Gruen, R., Pino, A., & Tonarely, N. (2021). Brief transdiagnostic intervention for parents with emotional disorder symptoms during the covid-19 pandemic: a case example. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 28(4), 690-700. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2021.01.002
Jenkins, C. (2020). “aspirational capital” and transformations in first-generation alevi-kurdish parents’ involvement with their children’s education in the uk. Kurdish Studies, 8(1), 163-184. https://doi.org/10.33182/ks.v8i1.545
Musaddiq, T., Stange, K., Bacher-Hicks, A., & Goodman, J. (2022). The pandemic’s effect on demand for public schools, homeschooling, and private schools. Journal of Public Economics, 212, 104710. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpubeco.2022.104710
Musumunu, G. and Mazama, A. (2015). The search for school safety and the african american homeschooling experience. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education, 9(2). https://doi.org/10.20355/c5zp4d
Ringstaff, T. (2023). Afrocentric education for liberation in the classroom: it takes a village to raise a child. Education Sciences, 13(6), 532. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13060532
Stewart, M. (2020). Pushed or pulled out? the racialization of school choice in Black and white mothers’ (home) schooling decisions for their children. Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, 6(2), 254-268. https://doi.org/10.1177/2332649219901130
theGrio. (2023). Byron Allen on the Truths of Black America | theGrio Awards 2023 [YouTube Video]. In A. Byron (Ed.), YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GlIO09WVr8
Matthews, R. D. P. S., & Winters, D. C. (2023). Becoming a Black AI Jedi: Afrofuturism Homeschooling: Giving Black Children an Unfair Advantage in an Unfair World. In Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Black-Jedi-Afrofuturism-Homeschooling-ebook/dp/B0CH7BLQHY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZL24T9IHF0BG&keywords=becoming+a+Black+ai+jedi&qid=1702756857&sprefix=Black+ai+jedi%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-1
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