Freedom Writers Podcast

In this powerful episode of the Freedom Writers Podcast, Rarou Kong reflects on family, identity, and the histories we inherit. Through her personal story, Rarou explores the courage it takes to confront the past, preserve the experiences of those who came before us, and determine what we carry into the future. Her journey is a moving reminder that our histories can give us strength and purpose without defining the limits of who we can become. Stay through the end of the episode for a special...

The latest installment of our “Tea with Ms. G” Livestream Series is now available here on the Freedom Writers Podcast. Listen to a thoughtful Back to School Edition conversation featuring four Freedom Writer Teachers working with students in four different parts of the country. Chauncy Williams serves as the Academy Coach for the Innovation Academies of Muskegon Public Schools, Karen Lynn Kazemi teaches newcomers to the United States in Aurora, Colorado, Deb Kubin is Superintendent of the Uk...

The latest installment of our “Tea with Ms. G” Livestream Series is now available here on the Freedom Writers Podcast. Listen to a thoughtful and inspiring Pride Edition conversation featuring Freedom Writer Teachers Rachel Workentine, Diana Beltrani, and Francisco Lopez with Freedom Writers Foundation Chief of Staff Bryan Solis. Hosted by Erin Gruwell, also known as Ms. G, this robust roundtable explores LGBTQIA+ identity, visibility, and what it means to create classrooms where every studen...