When culture meets code, innovation becomes liberation.
In this dynamic episode, Craig sits down with Victor “Coach” Hicks—educator, step coach, and founder of Coding with Culture—to talk about how HBCU pride, Black creativity, and culturally responsive teaching are transforming STEM education for the next generation.

They dive into:
💻 How coding and culture unlock identity and brilliance for Black and Brown youth
🤖 Why AI isn’t a cheating tool—it’s a tool for justice and equity
🎮 From MySpace to Minecraft: reclaiming tech spaces through Black joy
🏫 How educators can innovate their teaching in the age of AI
🌍 The diasporic genius that shaped ancient technology—and why it still matters now

“Once you connect access to our kids’ natural creativity and tenacity, the world is their oyster.” — Coach Hicks
“Computational thinking is ancient; the only thing that changed is the computer.”

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We are the culture that codes.

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🌐 codingwithculture.com

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