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ABOUT

Committed to the Beautiful Struggle

Dr. Daren Graves is an Associate Professor of Education and Social Work at Simmons University and Adjunct Lecturer of Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education. His research lies at the intersection of  racial identity development, critical consciousness, and teacher education. Dr. Graves has reported on his work in a variety of publications including Schooling for Critical Consciousness: Engaging Black and Latinx Youth in Analyzing, Navigating, and Challenging Racial Injustice (Harvard Education Press, 2020). Dr. Graves serves as co-Chair of the AERA Hip Hop Theories, Praxis & Pedagogies Special Interest Group. He manages DAG Education and Community Equity LLC, where he consults with schools, school districts, community-based organizations, and businesses on issues of racial, gender, and educational equity.

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