Don’t come for the Divine 9

“Why is it appropriate to weigh in on the racial identity of your opponent?”

The way that Black women across generations, industries, and spaces have to maintain composure in the face of foolery is truly an amazing thing to watch. We shouldn’t have to, but here she is, calm.

You do or you don’t, you will or you won’t in the words of the great philosopher Missy Elliott

Doctoral students take note: “I have concepts of a plan” is a great line to squirrel away for your dissertation proposal defense.

My next grant application: “I have the concept of a plan. I don’t have the money yet.”

Trump said “I have the concepts of a plan” and 10,000 academics gasped

Just fyi: when there is asymmetrical lying, there will be asymmetrical fact checking.

My mom died 5 yrs ago today. The death of a parent changes you. I’m still learning how to articulate what that has meant for me. But I can say this: I spent her last weekend alive working on a MANUSCRIPT and didn’t make time to talk to her. I have healthier boundaries these days.

Hi friends! There is still time to register for this policy research talk hosted by Division L and Just Education Policy Institute. Link to register is included in the flyer! #bethere

Not Frankie Beverly! 🥺

Frankie Beverly, of Frankie Beverly & Maze, has died at 77

Remembering the time when my then 4 year old asked me to play Before I Let Go, “but the boy version mommy”. Says a lot about the timelessness of the legendary #frankiebeverlyandmaze

I love you Frankie! Thank you for always lifting us higher! Rest in love and peace. 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾 #FrankieBeverly

Black women have to watch their facial expressions, tone of voice, voice inflection and body language as to not appear threatening, aggressive or rude. It’s exhausting.

This is going to be great! I assign Dr. Boddie’s article on adaptive discrimination in almost all of my classes. I’m glad there’s a virtual attendance option.

Every wedding, homecoming, graduation, cookout, family reunion, etc. where Black folks are gathered will be that much sweeter after yesterday. Before WE let you gooooo #RIPFrankieBeverly

Why is Trump allowed to wear a $7000 suit & $3000 shoes, but y'all are going on about a pair of $800 earrings Vice President Kamala Harris wore?

We did it, y'all! @JeremyLSinger & I wrote a book! Out March 25, preorder Harvard Education Press now! Folks often agree that schools can't solve chronic absenteeism alone, but nearly all the strategies, accountability, & research are directed toward schools. hep.gse.harvard.edu/9781682539613/…

Our cofounder and chief legal counsel Saba Bireda had a busy conference week! Thanks to our friends at Education Leaders of Color & CBCF Inc. for inviting Saba to join these important discussions and to Kimberly Atkins Stohr for leading an amazing session with this all-star group!