Learning Outcome & Goals

"Watching the Breaking Bread Series led by Dr. Angel Acosta and Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz was a transformative experience for me. Their approach to racial literacy and the Archaeology of Self opened my eyes to new perspectives and deepened my understanding of social justice in education.."

Jordan M., Educator

“Dr. Acosta and Dr. Sealey-Ruiz have created an incredible space for open, honest, and transformative dialogue. Their insights into healing-centered education and racial literacy have profoundly impacted how I view my role as a community leader. I highly recommend this series to anyone seeking to make a meaningful impact in their community."

Priya L., Community Organizer

"Dr. Sealey-Ruiz and Dr. Acosta's Breaking Bread Series was inspirational and has had a lasting impact on my approach to teaching. The discussions around culturally responsive teaching and the Archaeology of Self were incredibly powerful. Their ability to connect theory with practice in a compassionate and understanding way is truly remarkable. I left the series feeling equipped and motivated to bring about positive change in my classroom and beyond."

Samuel T., High School Teacher

Led by

Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Ph.D.

Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Ph.D., a graduate of NYU and Columbia University, is a Professor of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Yolanda is a sought-after speaker on educational equity issues, author of numerous academic articles, co-editor of four books, and co-author of the multiple award-winning book Advancing Racial Literacies in Teacher Education: Activism for Equity in Digital Spaces where she examines her concept of Archeology of Self™ in education. At Teachers College, she is founder of the Racial Literacy Roundtables Series where for 15 years, national scholars, teachers, and students facilitate conversations around race and other issues involving diversity. Yolanda has appeared in several documentaries including Spike Lee’s “2 Fists Up: We Gon’ Be Alright” (2016), a documentary about the Black Lives Matter movement and the campus protests at Mizzou. Her first full-length collection of poetry, Love from the Vortex & Other Poems, was published in March 2020. Her sophomore book of poetry, The Peace Chronicles, was published in July, 2021. Showcasing the interdisciplinary nature of her work, Yolanda's poetry books have gained recognition and been embraced by jazz and avant-garde classical musicians. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Dr. Sealey-Ruiz's Archeology of Self™theory and practice concept has been presented to thousands of educators and educational leaders both within the United States and other countries.

 Dr. Angel Acosta

For the last decade, Angel Acosta has worked to bridge the fields of leadership, social justice and mindfulness. He recently received his doctorate in the Curriculum and Teaching Department at Teachers College, Columbia University. Angel has supported educational leaders and their students by facilitating leadership trainings, creating pathways to higher education, and designing dynamic learning experiences. His dissertation explores healing-centered education as a promising framework for educational leadership development.