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April 22, 2026The English Journal0 citations

Black Youth Futures: Shooting Off Rockets: Black Joy, Futures, and Fugitivity

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WOWilliam O’Neil-WhiteUniversity of RochesterJHJevon D. HunterBuffalo State University

Key Points

  • This inquiry-driven unit aims to empower Black youth by focusing on their joy and futures beyond negative stereotypes.
  • Developed an English language arts/STEM unit
  • Incorporated imaginative activities centered on Black joy
  • Encouraged students to envision futures beyond stereotypes
  • Created a supportive space for Black youth to dream and create
  • Promoted positive narratives around Black identity
  • Enabled students to thrive through imaginative learning experiences

Abstract

This column describes an inquiry-driven English language arts/STEM unit that centers Black joy and futures by inviting students to imagine beyond anti-Black narratives—culminating in a space where Black youth can dream, create, and thrive.

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O’Neil-White et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e865126e0dea528dde9a7chttps://doi.org/10.58680/ej2026115399
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