Commentary on Why Pedagogy Attention Is Needed in CLAJ

I 2021, many educators and students of African descent have faced invisible barriers. These include whether critical race theory should be taught in schools during the novel Covid-19. Additionally, the #BlackLivesMatter movement responds to the ongoing routine of African Americans losing their lives during a time that mimics W.E.B. Du Bois’ declaration that “the problem of the twentieth century is the color line.” While the debates continue in higher education, a plethora of pedagogues have become disconnected with students of African descent due to a lack of effective Africana pedagogies to cultivate pupils’ authentic voices through critical thinking, writing, oral communication, and research skills.