The reclamation of Black Lives Matter in education

This chapter explores the integration of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological SystemsTheory with Anti-Oppressive Practice (AOP) and the Phenomenological Variantof Ecological Systems Theory (PVEST) to address the developmental challengesfaced by Black children. By examining the interconnected environmental layersaffecting a child's growth, this comprehensive framework illuminates how systemicracism and oppression influence Black children's experiences across micro, meso,and macro levels. The chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding racialidentity development within cultural contexts, highlighting the need for culturallyDOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0492-2.ch005120responsive interventions. It calls for systemic reforms in education, healthcare, andpolicy to promote positive outcomes and resilience for Black youth. The chapterunderscores the necessity of centering Black children's voices and experiences indeveloping interventions that address both individual and systemic factors, ultimatelyfostering environments where Black children can thrive.