The need for Black educators has never been greater, yet too few Black students are pursuing careers in teaching. Why is that? In this episode of Black v. Board of Education, we sit down with Dr. Karina Figueroa Ramirez, former teacher and now Educational Equity Program Coordinator/Advisor for Sac State’s College of Education.

We’ll discuss the programs and opportunities available for future educators, the systemic barriers that discourage Black students from entering the field, and what needs to change to build a pipeline of Black teachers who can transform classrooms for the next generation. If representation in education matters, how do we make it happen? Let’s talk about it.