Frontmatter

This page intentionally left blank Advance praise for Laboring in the Shadows"This fascinating, moving, and revelatory text is an urgent intervention into the canon of critical race studies.Baldridge draws on a wealth of research to explore the history and present-day realities of Black youth workers, revealing the tokenism, microaggressions, and anti-Black racism that provide a backdrop to the deep commitments and rich contribution that they make, not only to the youth, but to society at large." -David Gillborn, author of White Lies: Racism, Education and Critical Race Theory "Bianca J. Baldridge shines an important light on the often-overlooked contributions of Black youth workers, their resilience as they adopt innovative teaching methods and 'freedom dreaming' to empower the youth they serve.This book challenges us to recognize the strength and significance of Black youth workers, offering hope and insight into the transformative power of community care.A must-read."-