DRUMMER

ANTIRACISM

THE CULTIVATORS

Breaking New Ground

If racism was only a cognitive issue we would have thought of a solution by now.” Resmaa Menachem, My Grand Mother’s Hands

Resmaa Menachem, Trauma Specialist, Developer of Somatic Abolitionism culture building practice, New York Times Best-Selling Author of My Grandmother’s Hands.

Dr. Ghouldy Muhammed, Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Developer of Historically Responsive Literacy, author of Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy.

Shawn Ginwright, PhD, Professor of Education at San Fransico State University, Founder of Healing Centered Engagement, Chief Executive Officer of Flourish Agenda, Inc.

THE SEED

ReRooted Podcast: Dr. Shelly Harrel and Francesca Maxime’

Trauma Healing Perspectives on Ethnomusicology

THE GROUND

Where Do You Stand?

Antiracism Drummer is an inclusive community willing to engage in compassionate conversations about race and systemic bias in drum education.

THE WATER

Historical Literacy Allies

Chairperson of Ethnic Studies at Glendale College, CA. Keynote Speaker, Leader in Education Technology.

Professor Fabiola Torres

Associate Professor of Jazz Drum Set at the University of North Texas, Professional Drummer, Composer.

Quincy Davis

Professor at Pepperdine, founder of The Soulfulness Center, Cultural Diversity and Education Consultant.

Dr. Shelly Harrell

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Host of ReRooted Podcast.

Francesca Maxime’

Multiple Grammy-Winning Drummer, Multiple Grammy-Winning Producer.

Tony Braunagel

THE HARVEST

A Drumming Community Yielding Historically Responsive Literacy and Healing

The Drumset is an American invention with an origin story grounded in a cultural history of racial trauma. Antiracism Drummer is on beat with frameworks and methodologies that skillfully unpack the emotionally charged nuances of this history. Let us join in…

Teaching Resilience And Understanding Mindful Awareness