Lexi Callahan

UD 2021 | Psychology | Human Development & Family Studies | English | she/her

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@DrPorcher and by remaining vigilant of linguistic appropriation, so as not to participate in the capitalization of Black Language. (2/2) #teacheredumatters

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@DrPorcher I can enact linguistic justice in my personal language and grammar usage by understanding that “correcting” someone’s grammar is unnecessary, as every human being has a unique relationship with the language(s) they speak, (1/2) #teacheredumatters

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@juliagoldsteinn @DrPorcher @aprilbakerbell This is a great example! Students should be encouraged to speak and write in the way that is most comfortable for them, as it is a representation of their community, family, and personal identity.

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@SarahShap19 @DrPorcher @aprilbakerbell Yes! So much of the work must start with the teacher! If they cannot identify their own biases, they cannot create an inclusive classroom that teaches students to be proud of their home language.

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@DrPorcher @aprilbakerbell and encouraging students to embrace being uncomfortable and break out of their comfort zones in order to truly learn and grow as a person. (2/2) #teacheredumatters

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@DrPorcher @aprilbakerbell In a grammar and/or language class, linguistic justice looks like highlighting diverse authors, centering AND celebrating diverse grammars, without viewing Mainstream English as a “standard” to be achieved, (1/2) #teacheredumatters

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@SarahValvo @DrPorcher @aprilbakerbell I think you pointed out the most worrisome part of Anti-Black Linguistic Racism: the dehumanization. When people are dehumanized, it makes it much easier for the oppressors to continue to enact other forms of violence, not just linguistic.

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@DrPorcher @aprilbakerbell it “implies a racist, segregationist response” (103) by defining White Mainstream English as formal and Black Language as informal. (3/3) #teacheredumatters

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@DrPorcher @aprilbakerbell In Dr. Baker-Bell’s article, “I Can Switch My Language, But I Can’t Switch My Skin”, she discusses how code-switching may seem like a helpful tool for students, but in reality, (2/3) #teacheredumatters

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@DrPorcher @ProfeAustin Hi everyone! I'm Lexi Callahan and I'm a senior Psychology major at University of Delaware!

[Black Gaze Podcast @BlackGazePod]

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[Black Gaze Podcast @BlackGazePod]

If you listen to @BlackGazePod then you know we try to keep our folx educated on our "What you reading though?" segment. Check out what we are reading and make sure to pick up your copy! Shout out to @aprilbakerbell @JustinAColesPhD @DrChezareWarren @Karnythia and Uncle Jimmie!

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@SigmundMatt @DrPorcher @dr_s_bertrand Hey Matt! I think it's so important that you pointed out how WE have participated in creating the norms that spread anti-Black violence, so it's our responsibility to disrupt and dismantle hateful attitudes, ideas, and systems. #teacheredumatters #TCHEdBirds

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@DrPorcher @dr_s_bertrand and it is crucial that every child has the ability to safely and openly express who they are and explore their history and culture. (2/2) #teacheredumatters #TCHEdBirds

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@DrPorcher @dr_s_bertrand As someone who hopes to work with children in the future, it is my responsibility to be active in the fight against anti-Black norms, rhetoric, and practices. Language is just one part of what shapes a child’s sense of self and identity, (1/2) #teacheredumatters #TCHEdBirds

[Grace @gracedebacker]

@LexiCallahan_UD @DrPorcher @dr_s_bertrand Hi Lexi! Similar to you, this is one of the first courses I have been in that goes beyond English grammar. This course not only address the lack of focus on grammar within black culture, it values it. As well as showing me how to incorporate it. #TeacherEduMatters #TCHEdBirds

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@BobisCaitlin @DrPorcher @dr_s_bertrand I completely agree, Caitlin! Language is so important in helping shape a child's sense of identity and belonging and every student should get to celebrate their culture and community in the classroom without judgment. #teacheredumatters #TCHEdBirds

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@DrPorcher @dr_s_bertrand #teacheredumatters #TCHEdBirds

[Lexi Callahan @LexiCallahan_UD]

@DrPorcher @dr_s_bertrand Anti-Blackness is woven into my understanding of the course content because it’s the first time I’ve had a grammar class that didn’t focus solely on white Mainstream English. Not only that, but it’s the first time I even realized that Black language was missing from my education.