Disrupting Anti-Black Racism in Early Childhood Settings: A Pedagogy of Promise

This edited volume draws from a special issue published in the Journal of Curriculum, Teaching, Learning and Leadership to explore children’s perceptions, experiences and handling of anti-racism approaches in the contexts of teaching, learning, and parenting.

Dr. Kerry-Ann Escayg is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Her research focuses on anti-racism in early childhood education, children and race, racial socialization, racial identity development of Black children, and qualitative research with young children. Dr. Escayg is the co-author of three books and has published extensively on the defining elements of anti-racism in ECE, pedagogical strategies to affirm Black children’s racial identity, and young children’s racial awareness.

Dr. Beverly-Jean Daniel is an Associate Professor in the School of Child and Youth Care at Toronto Metropolitan University. She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology and Equity Studies in Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Additionally, she holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours from York University. Dr. Daniel has over 25 years of experience across various sectors, including education, justice, and community organizations.