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When I began teaching classes of primarily black students in Oakland, Calif., many of my white friends started to see me as something of an expert on African-American culture. While I understand that I could not possibly be an expert, I have been privy to some interesting conversations. I represent a comfort level that can lead to more cross-cultural discussions.

When you’re the only person of color in your class, school can become a struggle between two worlds.

What is the fundamental outcome of educators growing their racial competence? Learning.

How to protect your school—and your students—from hateful harassment.

Afraid to teach about privilege? Three teachers show how it’s done.

A white educator reflects on this reality: Most teachers in the United States are white, which means that many children of color don’t have academic role models who look like them.

Teaching the movement to high schoolers gave this college student an opportunity to address her personal "privilege paralysis" and embrace her potential as an agent of change.