My story isn’t the only story, nor is it the central story of what happened on Jan 6th. It is just one story of many of those whose lives were endangered at the Capitol by the lies, threats, and violence fanned by the cowardice of people who chose personal gain above democracy.

Self-love is revolutionary. We cannot fight for others when we're fighting a war inside ourselves. Compassion is a power that we first bestow on ourselves & then give away through our actions—to people, to our planet. When we recognize this, that is when love becomes our legacy.

Virtual badge at the virtual CA Social Science conference #ccss2021

In “Know History, Know Self-Cultivating Global Citizens” Dr. Samia Shoman and Jackie Rogers demonstrating how In Lak’ech pedagogy & tenants of ethnic studies make powerful & engaging education for their students in San Mateo Union High School District. Inspiring! #ccss2021

Just presented "Know History, Know Self - Cultivating Global Citizens" with Samia Shoman. Thank you for those who attended and participated in our session! #ccss2021 California Council for the Social Studies

Thank you Erik Adamian and Dr. @robdarrow for the informative session and great resources from your presentation on LGBTQ history! #ccss2021

To our Women & Girls: You are powerful. You are limitless. Your contributions to this world are brilliant, needed & uniquely yours. Your ideas are substantive. Your lived experiences belong at decision making tables. You deserve a life free from fear, filled with dignity & love.

California is about to decide: embrace Ethnic Studies, or reject it altogether? Join us to #DefendEthnicStudies: act.newmode.social/702190520t

After the attacks in Atlanta, @teachntransform took inventory of what her students knew about Asian American history and identity. Their answers gave her resolve and hope. We hope her insights and these resources give you resolve to do this critical work. learningforjustice.org/magazine/after…

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ❤️ 🎉 Check out the amazing, love-filled program our volunteer planning committee organized at fmfp.org/registration. 4 weekends of themed programming in July, RadPD sessions for teachers, free programming for children ages 5-12, and community spaces.

Until Monday, the Philippines had never won an Olympic gold medal. Then Hidilyn Diaz, a weight lifter at her fourth Games, finally broke the nearly century-long drought at #Tokyo2020 — and achieved two Olympic records in the process. nyti.ms/3iLK7M2

I always learn so much from these amazing educators. ❤️✊🏽

Spent the morning with Samia Shoman sharing the beautiful ethnic studies work we do in SMUHSD. ❤️✊🏽#ccss2022 #inlakech #ethnicstudies

Big love and gratitude to Cindy Mata for her beautiful session on Latinx critical pedagogies in the ethnic studies classroom! @UCLAHGP #ccss2022 #ethnicstudies

Thank you 🙏🏽@SMCOEHSSELA

Love to see our youth speaking truth to power, truth to self, and truth to the world! Our student panel at the Conference was the best. They shared what they got out of Ethnic Studies and what other teachers can do to connect with students and empower. #DismantleWSC

Catching up on the feed and remembering lots of love and joy from Thursday! Thanks Truss Leadership