#SidneyPoitier was a pioneer for artists of color everywhere. At 9 I read he imitated broadcasters since he was ridiculed for his accent. For the next 10 yrs I did the same to overcome my own speech impediment. I owe my voice to him. Never EVER doubt that representation matters.

This.

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Reading some banned books to figure out what these states are so afraid of.

May the forth be with us all.

These book banning efforts aren't new, they're just on level 1,000 right now. More importantly, they are a backlash to the efforts of diversifying curriculum. I am choosing to believe that our work will endure; that antiracism & anti bias will win. #DisruptTexts

If 18-year-olds can’t buy alcohol they sure shouldn’t be able to buy an AK-47. CHANGE THE LAW.

If you don’t support gun reform, you’re not pro-life. It’s that simple.

This.

If Juneteenth offends you more than January 6th did, you’re what’s wrong with America.

So states can decide you must carry a fetus but not whether you can carry a concealed gun?

My thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Let’s be real: there’s a WHOLE lot of men whose lives, careers, and families have benefited from an abortion (including several “pro-life” GOP Congressmen). Men, we need you right now. You can get through in rooms others can’t. Your power matters. Speak up. This is about us all.

"Inflation will pass, wages will rise, and supply chains will adapt. The consequences of re-empowering an unhinged personality, after he has faced no serious consequences for literally trying to overthrow the democratic order, would last forever." washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…

Such truth.

I am going to teach a week long math summer course for 5 hours a day to students entering 5th and 6th grade. There's only so many 3 act lessons you can do. Any big idea projects? One I was thinking of was hotel snap by Fawn Nguyen and I've never taught it. Reply please!

📚 State Supt. Tony Thurmond calls on textbook publishers to commit to diverse narratives and announced the launch of a special task force to examine inclusive content offered to California students by textbook publishers. Read more: cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr23/yr2…