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Inclusive & Equitable Practices in Education featuring Nicole Cush, former Principal of SILSA
Leadership IS By Jason A. Muhammad This podcast is designed to offer helpful tips, thought provoking principles and easy to implement steps to effectively address the self defeated mindset as it relates to Leadership! SILSA is the (School of Inquiry and Life Sciences at Asheville) and we are discussing the value and impact of Inclusivity and Equitable practices in education not just the impact of having it but the ripple effect of not having it. Let’s talk about it! Niki Cush

Niki Cush
Jun 301 min read


Dr. Ruffin on The Power of Voting
Your state superintendent of public instruction? Elected. Your school board? Elected. The people setting the tax rate on your car? Elected. "If you don't vote, can you imagine giving your power away?" Full conversation on why every vote shapes your everyday life 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp571lYklbg&t=57 #VotingIspower #CivicResponsibility #GenV #VoicesThatVote #GlitterSisters

Niki Cush
Jun 111 min read


Dr. Al Shaer on Media Literacy
#MediaLiteracy #AIAge #CriticalThinking 10-15 years ago, video was proof. Now? You can't always tell what's real. With AI making misinformation easier than ever, media literacy isn't optional — it's survival. Are you checking multiple sources? Do you know where your information is coming from? Full conversation on how to raise critical thinkers 👉 • Gen V: Voices That Vote S1E2 #MediaLiteracy #AIAge #CriticalThinking #GenV #VoicesThatVote

Niki Cush
Jun 111 min read


Belonging Is Not a Bonus. It Is the Foundation.
For more than thirty years as an educator, I have sat across from young people in moments of triumph, uncertainty, heartbreak, and discovery. I have celebrated graduations, held difficult conversations, walked students through failures, and witnessed them rise into versions of themselves they never imagined possible. And if there is one truth I know deeply, it is this: Every child wants to know, “Do I matter here?” Before a student can fully engage in learning, they must firs

Niki Cush
Jun 113 min read


The Love and the Limelight: A Reflection on Leadership Within the Black Community
There’s a unique kind of love that exists between a Black leader and their community, a love that feels ancestral, affirming, protective, and alive. When you lead with excellence, when your presence feels like safety, innovation, and possibility, people feel it. They respond. Families move their children from private schools into public ones, not because the system suddenly transformed, but because you did. Your leadership, your Black woman brilliance, made that school feel

Niki Cush
Nov 17, 20253 min read

Niki Cush
Nov 17, 20250 min read


Unveiling the Mysterious 9-Ether Beings: The Enigmatic Power of the Black Goddess
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuSK86f5sLk Delving into the Enigmatic: A Human Look at 9 Ether Beings Delving into the Enigmatic: A Human Look at 9 Ether Beings The idea of 9 Ether Beings sits on the edge of mainstream understanding, circulating through metaphysical communities, spiritual circles, and conversations that invite curiosity. It’s one of those topics that makes people lean in: some with wonder, some with skepticism, and many with a genuine desire to understand w

Niki Cush
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Unmasking the Shadows: The Dangers of White Supremacy Leadership in Our Public Schools
At The Glitter Sisters Inc, we believe every child deserves an education that nurtures their potential, celebrates their identity, and...

Niki Cush
Jul 21, 20253 min read


Unveiling the Hidden Impact of Diverse Teachers: How Black Educators Are Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders
In today's educational landscape, the importance of representation is becoming increasingly clear. Classrooms filled with a mix of...

Niki Cush
Feb 14, 20254 min read


Empowering the Next Generation: Why Culturally Relevant Education Matters for Black Middle Schoolers
Middle school is a pivotal time for students. It's a period of immense growth, self-discovery, and academic development. For Black middle...

Niki Cush
Feb 8, 20253 min read


Blessed be the brave light seekers and bearers
Light Seekers and Truth Bearers: Navigating a World of Shadows In a world often shrouded in ambiguity and misinformation, the roles of...

Niki Cush
Feb 8, 20253 min read


Is it worth it to be well behaved?
Not Always a Well-Behaved Woman: Making History Throughout history, women have been at the forefront of change, challenging societal...

Niki Cush
Feb 8, 20252 min read


Be Resilient.
Enjoy the Glimmer Resilience: Bouncing Back from Life's Challenges Life is full of ups and downs. How we handle those downs is what...

Niki Cush
Feb 7, 20251 min read
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