Stop Calling Me That! My Name Is Araminta

Stop Calling Me That! My Name Is Araminta, by Virginia A. Batchelor, PhD

Taunted and teased, Araminta's experiences in school are negatively shaped by classmates who bully her about having to enroll in Special Education classes. She longs for the bullying to stop. With help from her beloved Gramma Abigail, Araminta discovers her connection to a strong woman from the past. Clothed in the spirit of courage, she stands firm and changes the course of her schooling experiences forever.

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Dr. Virginia A. Batchelor is a lifelong educator and a social justice advocate driven by a deep passion for diversity and cultural understanding. She has spent over two decades as a dedicated professor, eventually earning the title of Professor Emerita at Medaille University. Although Medaille has since closed its doors, her impact on her students and colleagues endures.Dr. Batchelor's career has taken her far beyond the classroom. She's been honored to speak to audiences worldwide-from Buffalo and New Jersey to Iasi, Romania, Shanghai, and Mexico City. Whether addressing domestic minor sex trafficking or sharing stories about African American women's literature, her lectures are a call to action, a way to inspire change on both local and global scales. Her work is rooted not only in scholarship, but in a deep belief in dignity, identity, and empowerment.