Ascending Plato's Cave

Ascending Plato's Cave is dedicated to illuminating the rich legacy of Black science history and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in the field of education. Our mission is to empower individuals through enlightening content that challenges societal perceptions, uncovers hidden contributions, and inspires a deeper understanding of science and technology. By engaging with communities, promoting lifelong learning, and collaborating with like-minded organizations, we strive to create a more inclusive narrative of scientific achievement and encourage the next generation of diverse thinkers and innovators.

ACENDING PLATO'S CAVE #1

This video explains what is meant by brainwashed and mental slavery. What is meant by the term "implicit bias". Video seeks to help people understand why they perceive the world the way they do. Terms like beautiful and ugly are based on what you've been trained to see. This is what some refer to as brainwashed.

In this video, we look deeper into what's meant by the idea of Plato's cave. We show different mindsets/caves present today, and discuss the Orcas & Seaworld as a metaphor for the condition of us today.

ACENDING PLATO'S CAVE #2

ACENDING PLATO'S CAVE #3

This is the third session of Ascending Plato's Cave. In this video, we take a cursory look into the mindset of some people of African descent today. We posit that there is an anti-melanin, anti-black cave in which some of us exist.

In this video, we look deeper into what's meant by the idea of Plato's cave. We show different mindsets/caves present today, and discuss the Orcas & Seaworld as a metaphor for the condition of us today.

ACENDING PLATO'S CAVE #4

Pretty Isn't Pretty, The Workshop Experience

This workshop explores how perceptions of beauty are formed and influenced by cultural norms, particularly in Western environments. It addresses how societal standards can lead to negative self-perceptions among Black children and emphasizes the importance of redefining beauty standards to appreciate one's own features.

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