TLDR: A new study identifies and measures which large U.S. companies engage in hiring discrimination against Black people.

They name names and find that some of the most discriminatory companies include CVS, Gap, Best Buy, Autozone, and Costco. 🤯 #econtwitter #economics

ART!

… may have contributed to a physical diminishment of the body.”

When I tell you that uché blackstock, md’s LEGACY is hitting in all kinds of ways, honey, you’d best believe!

It dawned on me in collaboration today - The inclusion, increase or acceptance of Black people into math and science is NOT the end outcome.

With this, the very nature of what we call math and science will - must, change.

Our planning must make space for that eventuality

#CSTA2024 Equity Fellow Michelle Pierce aims to help students feel successful as programmers. Using project-based and differentiated lessons, Michelle wants to ensure every student gets instruction at their own level. Head to the link here: csteachers.org/inspiring-unde… to learn more!

I am honored to be highlighted by CS Teachers Association (CSTA) for my work as a current Equity Fellow.

#afeteacher #amazonfutureengineer #computerscience #digitalcitizenship #edtech #middleschool #csforall #CSTAEquityFellow #csequity

Thank you, Chicago, for teaching me that it’s Black 365. 📖 This book is a love letter to you and your legacy.

arionne.com/book/

Shot by Ajah Jolly 🖤

TLDR: New work finds that giving people who are incarcerated educational opportunities in jail reduces their likelihood to return to jail. We LOVE to see it.

HAVE YOU SEEN ME? Come hang out with me and some of my faves as we talk about Black Chicago’s contribution to everything. And how amazing it is to be from this beautiful city. Join us at a place near you! On a date you’re free! ☺️

Sigh... 😒Another *complete fabrication* today in my dialogue with #ChatGPT about edu research. Two actual researchers, cited w/ wrong affiliations, who have never collaborated & never dealt w/ my topic.
Tell me again how this is useful for actual work. #AIedu #criticalthinking

If we want theory to translate into practice more faithfully and more often in education, the writing simply has to improve. Just say what you're saying PLEASE. And make it compelling. Practitioners don't have time to try to read through the excess to get to your point.

I need it. 🥭😍

I'm ready for this. but are you??? can't wait to read this new piece by Prof Dr. Tiera Chantè Tanksley on critical AI literacies. Thank you, doc!

What ya'll don't know is that I almost gave up on publishing this piece bc I was so burned out, & so overcome by racial trauma & hopelessness bc the academy damn near broke me. But Dr. ThemBot was like this work is bigger than you or me. finish wtf you started. & here we are ✊🏾♥️

Dolly Parton: “I’m begging you… Jolene”
Beyoncé: “I’m warning you… Jolene”
😂😂

#CowboyCarter

I would like to remind us all, that “intersectionality” is a theoretical framework, not an identity to be identified with.

It is merely the realization that systems of power interlock and compound, to hit multiple pressure points and choke the life out of folks with multiple…

I was one recommending this panel for a keynote next year. This deep, meaningful discussion should be part of every SIGCSE Technical Symposium attendee's experience, to hear, engage with, & reflect on. It would help address a persistent lack of depth & nuance about identity & inclusion in CSed

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So yeah. There's a lot going on about how we can or will keep building teams with diverse compositions.

A lot.

And yeah. It gets pretty discouraging sometimes. But then I remember moments like this one and am reminded why it matters.

And press on.

Yeah.

#onward