“The student must be treated based on his or her experiences as an individual—not on the basis of race,” Roberts wrote. —How about my experiences as an individual ARE based on race!?!? It’s the American way https://t.co/5T6cFCsuxp
Hearing @VashtiHarrison talk about her new book “big” was a real #drivewaymoment She said she wrote it for girls like us growing up, but it really helped the little girl in me today. Thank you for your voice🫶🏽💜🙏🏽
The concept of environmental racism refers to the disproportionate burden of environmental hazards on marginalized communities. Environmental racism is rooted in systemic inequalities and discrimination, including redlining, and housing segregation.
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If you are looking for a passionate, thoughtful and dogged reporter/producer, please meet @codydonair who is open for work. I had the pleasure and privilege of editing some of her early pieces in her time at WBHM, which ended too soon. Check out her 🧵 her work speaks for itself
Calling all journalists! If you are part of the @NPR layoffs, here are more than 90 newsrooms that have openings. If anyone knows of a job opening, let me know on this thread I update this list often. Plz RT
#NPRLayoffs#NPRcuts#CallingAllJournalists
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Including @LouderThanARiot , one of the few beacons of investigative music journalism anywhere. How is NPR supposed to “protect its core public service mission of journalism” when the future of NPR absolutely must include these voices? Otherwise, what the hell are we doing?
Birmingham folks! Wbhm’s beloved feral cat had kittens. We’re working on getting her fixed, but first we need to find a foster or forever home for this one! Reply or dm if you can help!
The term “woke" was created by Black people referring to being alert to systemic racial injustices. The first documented use of the phrase “stay woke” happened in the 1930s when Lead Belly ended his song by advising Blacks traveling through Alabama to “stay woke.” #Fresh