Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck
A newly-minted Ph.D. in higher education leadership, whose research focuses on the impact of distinctively Black names on students' educational experiences.
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Aug 15, 2019 • 39min
387. Hello, My Name Is Marijuana Pepsi!
Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck, a newly-minted Ph.D. in higher education leadership, shares her compelling journey of overcoming challenges associated with her unique name. She discusses how biases around distinctively Black names can affect educational experiences, even when research suggests they don't impact economic futures. From her personal battles with bullying to the role of family support, Vandyck emphasizes the importance of cultural understanding and the narratives that emerge from these experiences, advocating for change in educational environments.
