Dr. Donja Thomas is a passionate educator, activist, writer, scholar and Black studies curriculum developer. She is committed to establishing learning spaces that promote the importance of employing curricular practices rooted in the Black experience. In this inspiring and enlightening talk, Dr. Thomas, who describes her students as superheroes and herself as a super teacher, shares insights on how Black cultural consciousness provides everyone, no matter one's race or cultural background, the tools to unleash superpowers needed to bring greater awareness and freedom to humanity. Dr. Donja Thomas is a passionate educator, activist, writer, scholar and Black studies curriculum developer. She is committed to establishing learning spaces that promote the importance of employing curricular practices rooted in the Black experience. In this inspiring and enlightening talk, Dr. Thomas, who describes her students as superheroes and herself as a super teacher, shares insights on how Black cultural consciousness provides everyone, no matter one's race or cultural background, the tools to unleash superpowers needed to bring greater awareness and freedom to humanity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx