Join Winifred A. Winston and co-host LeDerick Horne as they have a conversation about what motivated them to work together on The Black and Dyslexic Podcast.

Join Winifred A. Winston with Co-host LeDerick Horne as he shares his journey of winning over dyslexia when he entered community college after an early diagnosis. LeDerick shares how although he got an early diagnosis, it wasn’t until someone explained to him what it meant to be dyslexic and provided academic supports and services, did he thrive and become a published spoken word poet, international learning disability advocate and motivational speaker.

Join Winifred A. Winston with Camillia Whitehead as they talk about her journey as a parent of a dyslexic child. For this Bad Azz Parent segment, Camillia shares the process she went through to pinpoint her child’s diagnosis, the struggle with schools, and her advocacy towards dyslexia as well.

Join Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne with Kareem Weaver as they discuss all things advocating for special education services in K-12. He shares factors that contribute to the school to prison pipeline, why children aren’t learning how to read, what schools can do to ensure all children learn to read and how important it is for parents to get over the stigma of learning disabilities.

Join Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne with Dr. Julie Washington as they talk about why Black parents should feel empowered to advocate and access resources for their children. Dr. Washington share’s insights into assessments, cultural dialects, and why it’s important to have a network of providers of Color, such as Black psychologist, neuropsychologist and school counselors.

Join Winifred A. Winston with Brittny Pierre as they talk about her journey of struggling in school. Her family thought she was lazy or not motivated to do well in school. When Brittny finally got the diagnosis of dyslexia, she felt relieved, but still didn’t know what she was supposed to do with that diagnosis. It’s still challenging when you don’t know what dyslexia is or what strategies you need to win over dyslexia.

Join Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne with Nikki Francis for another Bad Azz Parent segment. Nikki discusses her journey advocating for her daughter in Maryland public schools and as well as in North Carolina. She shares how instrumental her daughter’s self awareness was in her decision to leave the traditional public school system and decide to homeschool her daughter, more specifically join a Co-op.

Join Winifred A. Winston with Janique Parrott-Gaffney as they discuss all things literacy and dyslexia. Janique is a former special educator who realized she wasn’t properly equipped to teach her students how to read. She did a google search and found a program that trained her on structured literacy and later opened her specialized tutoring firm to help struggling readers.

Join Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne with Marcy Jackson as they discuss how educational consultants can help parents access special education services through an IEP or 504 plan. Mary also shares how Richard Weinfield, Executive Director & Educational Consultant, with Weinfield Education Group (WEG) has made advocacy accessible by providing no-cost, expert, special education advocacy to Black students with special needs whose education has been impacted by systemic racism with the SEE US program.

Join Winifred A. Winston with OT Warren III as they discuss his journey navigating public school, private school, and academic support services in College. He shares his successes and challenges all while advocating for himself as a student with dyslexia and now as President of OT Warren Management, an award winning arm of the Otis Warren Group, a third generation family-led real estate firm headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Join Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne with Dr. Shawn Anthony Robinson AKA Dr. Dyslexia Dude, as they discuss his journey of failing in school and not getting the support he needed as a young Black boy with dyslexia to how he won over the learning disability to achieve the highest educational degree. Dr. Robinson shares his passion for spreading awareness, understanding dyslexia, and his new course launching in the Spring.

Join Winifred A. Winston with Dr. Allison Butler, as they discuss accessing accommodations in higher education as well as what reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Unfortunately, the disparity between Black and White students who utilize resources and services continues well into their post secondary education experience.

Join LeDerick Horne as he sits down with Winifred A. Winston for another Bad Azz Parent segment. Winifred discusses her journey of learning to be an advocate for her daughter. She shares about getting her daughter evaluated, how she learned to navigate IEP meetings, learning and researching to find the best options and how you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

Join Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne as they facilitate the Town Hall meeting at the Urban Collaborative Fall virtual member meeting “Widening the Sphere of Success For All Learners: Integrating Special Education Within General Education” hosted by San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD).

Join Winifred A. Winston with David E. Lucas, as they discuss his inspirational journey of self advocacy. As a quintuplet David shares how all of the boys were placed into special education self-contained classes, while his sisters were not. He learned how to self advocate, graduated valedictorian, and went to college for free.

Join Winifred A. Winston as she sits down with Marcus “Mack” Dawson as he shares his experience going from being angry about his learning differences, to how he learned to harness them as his superpower.

Join Winifred A. Winston with Dr. Simone Gibson, her academic lead on the Dyslexia Awareness campaign via MorganCARES and Morgan State University. They are joined by Dr. Angelique Jessup, and Heather Carney to discuss their collaboration around teacher prep in higher education, parent advocacy, and how they’re connecting with the local school district in Baltimore City, Maryland to reshape literacy in the schools and community.

Join Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne with Clarice Jackson as they discuss her journey from parent advocate, the intense training to learn special education law, the call to fill a need "so all can read" to advocating on a national level.

Join Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne as they recap Season 1. They discuss how getting this content out has impacted the community and their perspective on what it means to have unfiltered conversations around all things Black and Dyslexic.

We're thrilled to have you join us on this incredible journey once again. In this episode, we catch up on what we've been up to during our break, and let us tell you, it's been a whirlwind of exciting developments.

Join hosts Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne, alongside the remarkable Marcia Brissett-Bailey, as they dive into an enlightening conversation about the challenges of growing up with dyslexia in the UK. In this episode, Marcia shares her personal journey of navigating a system where dyslexia was poorly understood, compounded by the absence of representation for Black individuals. Marcia opens up about the struggles she faced in grasping the concept of dyslexia and the isolation she felt, believing she was the only Black person dealing with dyslexia. The lack of diverse representation further exacerbated her feelings of being alone on her journey. Marcia delves into the difficulties she encountered when entering the workforce. Despite years of studying and preparing for her chosen career path, she found herself at a disadvantage due to a lack of self-advocacy skills in the workplace.

Join hosts Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne, In this powerful episode, we have the honor of speaking with BAD AZZ parent advocate Choyce Simmons. Choyce, a dyslexic entrepreneur, author, and advocate, shares her inspiring journey highlighting the challenges she faced and the determination that fuelled her advocacy efforts when navigating the special education process for her dyslexic son. Undeterred by setbacks, Choyce's unwavering commitment led her to secure a non-public placement for her son during his middle school years. Remarkably, she achieved this accomplishment without the assistance of an advocate or special education attorney. She refused to let the word "no" or financial barriers impede her progress.

Join co-hosts Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne for an extraordinary live recording of the Black and Dyslexic Podcast, hosted by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). In this dynamic session, we bring together a diverse panel of voices to explore the powerful intersectionality of being Black and Neurodivergent. Together, our panelists will engage in a captivating discussion, shedding light on their personal stories, triumphs, and challenges. They will provide invaluable advice to educators, drawing from their own experiences and offering concrete tips and strategies. This session is designed to empower educators in developing culturally competent and inclusive approaches that support and uplift diverse learners.

Join co-hosts Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne for an extraordinary live recording of the Black and Dyslexic Podcast, hosted by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). In this dynamic session, we bring together a diverse panel of voices to explore the powerful intersectionality of being Black and Neurodivergent. Together, our panelists will engage in a captivating discussion, shedding light on their personal stories, triumphs, and challenges. They will provide invaluable advice to educators, drawing from their own experiences and offering concrete tips and strategies. This session is designed to empower educators in developing culturally competent and inclusive approaches that support and uplift diverse learners.

Join Winifred A. Winston in this inspiring episode where we delve into the incredible journey of our guest Dr. Tracy Johnson-Rockmore. She defied the odds and transformed her life from a place of hardship to one of tremendous success. Despite facing challenges like undiagnosed dyslexia, low self-esteem, depression, and even suicidal thoughts, Dr. Johnson-Rockmore managed to rise above it all, becoming a college professor, published author and founder and president of a nonprofit organization.

Join Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne in this enlightening episode where we invite a highly knowledgeable and experienced speech and language pathologist (SLP), Sydney Basscard, to discuss the invaluable role SLPs play in improving literacy and reading abilities, specifically when trained to work with those who have dyslexia. Join us as we dive into the fundamental principles and strategies that make this approach effective in addressing reading difficulties and promoting language development.

Join Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne in this powerful episode where we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Herman Felton Jr., President & CEO of Wiley University in Marshall, TX. We engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with this esteemed leader, advocate, and educator. Dr. Felton brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, and in this episode, he shares his personal insights on the intersection of dyslexia and the Black community. From his journey as a non high school grad to his impactful work in higher education. His dedication to creating inclusive and equitable learning environments resonates deeply, making this episode a must-listen for all.

Join Winifred A. Winston for an enlightening conversation with Jeanette roberes, a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), as she shares her expertise and insights on a range of crucial topics. From unraveling the complexities of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to deciphering the distinction between screeners and comprehensive evaluations, Jeanette offers valuable guidance for parents and educators alike.