Creative and community organizer A.J. sits down with an old friend, Emma Noelke, to discuss allyship. From challenging our families, to changing our tactics, to white men on tinder. Tune in to find answers and perspectives on common topics surrounding the subject.
Emma Noelke attended Purdue University where she got a B.A. in African American Studies and a B.A. in Curriculum Studies. During her time at Purdue, she co-found an organization called SPARC (Students of Purdue Against Racism Coalition) that led workshops and discussions focused on race and privilege along with being a platform for organizing around issues of racism in campus. After graduating, she worked for a Diversity and Inclusion consulting company and then lived in Spain where she taught English for a year. She now lives in Baltimore, Maryland working toward her Master’s in Education at Johns Hopkins University and getting her teaching certifications in elementary education and special education. In the fall she will be a 3rd grade math teacher and is excited to build an inclusive and justice-oriented classroom. Outside of her work, you can find her reading poetry, taking care of her plants, or checking out local museums.