The BCALA roundly condemns the death of George Floyd facebook.com/blackcaucusala

And here's the part that I love about @ava & ARRAY: A free Learning Companion to When They See Us an interactive guide developed to deepen the conversation around systemic injustice & inspire action #ThankYou Array Fam (Congrats Tammy Thomas Garnes 👊🏽) array101.org/?fbclid=IwAR1N…

8th Grade Collection and Distribution Day is almost here! Collect Items from your lockers. Drop off textbooks, library books, instruments, and uniform donations. Pick up your lawn signs, certificates, and medals.… instagram.com/p/CAzGcT4noEu/…

Books to read to grow in your understanding of what is happening in our society and the role you play in those systems so that you can be an agent of positive change. #proudtobeLBUSD #leadlap

I belive that #BlackLivesMatter in every way, which means I acknowledge how #COVID19 disproportionately impacts the Black community. Opening up the economy faster so folks can drink at a bar or get their nails done puts their lives at risk more. It is all connected.

Hey lbjefferson_jags If you were able to visit our textbook and library drop off this week, you probably saw me smiling and waving goodbye to you all. Unfortunately, I was wearing a mask. But not just the half… instagram.com/p/CBE9wiqnimH/…

Colleagues, please spread the word about Long Beach Public Library Summer Reading Program! Great programs for our families: kids, teens, parents! Get info. at lbpl.org TY Sheridan for keeping us connected! #proudtobelbusd #PowerofTLs

Scholastic Summer #ReadAPalooza is officially open! Kids can start recording their Reading Streaks in our all new kids experience on Scholastic Home Base! Join today: bit.ly/2MFV1Dz

“Say Their Names” by Kadir Nelson for The New Yorker ➡️ newyorker.com/culture/cover-… 📷by @jungmiwha #georgefloyd #saytheirnames #kadirnelson #blacklivesmatter #kadirnelson #printsnotforsale

President Obama and his ability to speak of hope and love each time he addressed our country is surely missed during these times. #ObamaDayJune14th

A part of our Teaching Hard History framework, these short videos feature historians introducing 10 key concepts students need to understand about the critical role that slavery played in our nation's history. tolerance.org/frameworks/tea…

"Teachers of color force classrooms to break down negative stereotypes, help students understand—and confront—racism, and prepare students to live in a multicultural society," studies show. (Via edutopia) edutopia.org/video/why-teac…

Our final episode is now out, for #WomensEqualityDay on Charlotta Bass, who crusaded for over 40 years against racial violence in the pages of The California Eagle & was the first Black woman to run for VP. & Feat. Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Ida Bae Wells ! American Masters

#ProudtobeLBUSD colleagues please spread the word of the amazing line up of activities to celebrate Latino heritage Sept./Oct. Long Beach Public Library #PowerofTLs

The history, culture and liberation movements of the U.S. cannot be understood without learning the leading roles Latina women have played. This list is just a starting point for including more of these stories in your teaching. #HispanicHeritageMonth artsandculture.google.com/story/10-inspi…

#proudtobeLBUSD Colleagues .. please pass along this fantastic resource! Jill Nickell @lbclibrarian Christina de la Garza Kamilah Books Jamie Vallianos @LibraryTechKatt Miss Litzel (she/ her) LBUSD_Library