Markiel Simpson

Community advocate working to introduce a Canadian Black history curriculum in BC.

#StrongerTogether

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[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@willshelling @ubcSPPGA Huge congrats, Will!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[Save SFU Democracy @democracy_sfu]

📢 URGENT: SFU’s democracy is under attack! We need SFU community members to oppose the proposal to allow ONE person to change SFU policies on freedom of expression, human rights, and more.

EMAIL YOUR FEEDBACK BY WED MAY 18! https://t.co/TTY2nrF78M #SaveSFUDemocracy

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@miraoreck @fabulavancouver I grew up one building over at Alma-Blackwell on Adanac, Vancouvers most recent non-profit demoviction site! 46 great units will be torn down and low income/single moms raising family’s will be displaced and forced to play huge rent increases. A very sad state of affairs!

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

Thank you @vancolour for having me back on the show to talk about improving how B.C schools teach Black history!

Be sure to tune in Sunday, folks! #StrongerTogether

[Mo Amir 🪬 @vancolour]

This is VANCOLOUR
Sunday at 7pm
@CHEK_News 📺

👉 Why are families concerned about the Government of B.C.’s announced changes to the funding model for kids on the autism spectrum?

👉 How should B.C. schools teach Black history?

👉 Let’s take a MOment!

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

Anti-Black racism continues to be perpetuated throughout #bced.

Teachers and administrators continue to be I’ll equipped to navigate and deliver anti-racist pedagogy.

It’s time for #CanadianBlackHistory in schools and Antiracism training for teachers!

https://t.co/mLl4v7P3RU

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@CraigCameronWV @vancolour Mo made a comment about lawyers defending private property. You said he makes “stupid remarks”. I’m not going to debate you about it, but the comments don’t seem equal to me.

Whatever you think of Mo or other people, I hope you hold your self to a higher standard in the future

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@CraigCameronWV @vancolour Craig, that’s just rude and simply not true.

Mo clearly has takes people appreciate (he’s literally a self made media sensation). If you aren’t a fan just move on. No need to make defamatory comments.

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

What a privilege to hear @CornelWest to speak about (BC) Black history.

Listen in now!

[Hogan's Alley Society @hogans_alley]

An evening with Dr. Cornel West: Being a hope amid crises; comes up at 5pm PST today hosted by BC Black History Awareness Society.
Dr. Cornel West is a Professor at Union Theological Seminary, and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University.
Register: https://t.co/zOexGLbIG4

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

That’s my MLA!

Thank you @routledge_janet for amplifying the voices of your constituents and championing the need for #CanadianBlackHistory to be taught year round! I’m hopeful we’ll get there soon! #StrongerTogether

[Janet Routledge @routledge_janet]

In Pt One of my @BCLegislature statement I talk about what #BlackHistoryMonth means to my Black friends. 👇In Pt 2 I talk about what it means to me as an ally. https://t.co/OYIJR3xHV8

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@DJDynamicNC This is unreal

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@kennedystewart @CityofVancouver @SquamishNation People who are targeted and discriminated against are not afforded protection by the state. As such they are forced to take action that may break rules, laws, or expectations of the most privileged class.

The community did what it had to do. #Solidarity

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@deardubow Thank you so much for your support, Sharmarke!

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@gabrielledrolet You do physical testing and if you meet the national standard they bring you to the track and start you from the bottom of the track. I never thought I’d be sliding head first down a sheet of ice on a lunch tray until I was!

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@ChukaEjeckam Yes

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@Crof @riarenouf @CityNewsVAN Hi Crawford, I would too! I’ve had the pleasure of reading the most recent edition and it’s great! Thank you so much for your valuable contribution to sustaining BC’s Black history! #StrongerTogether

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

Thank you @riarenouf and @CityNewsVAN for covering this important story!

Black British columbians deserve to learn in safe environments where they’re reflected AND respected in the curricular content.

It time to teach all British Columbians Black history IS Canadian history!

[CityNews Vancouver @CityNewsVAN]

Grassroots advocates in Vancouver say they're excited for Monday's meeting with B.C.'s Education Minister. @RiaRenouf reports they'll be talking about how best to capture Canada's Black History in schools.

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@HillNikki @riarenouf @CityNewsVAN Thanks so much Nikki!!!

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@LesliBoldt Thank you so much for your constant support, Lesli! I agree, we got this!! #StrongerTogether

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@riarenouf @CityNewsVAN @JM_Whiteside Thank you so much for covering this story, Ria! Best of luck to you on your next adventure!

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

@msferreira_eng @JM_Whiteside Thank you so much for your support throughout this journey, Denise! Hopefully we can get some firm commitments at the meeting! #StrongerTogether

[Markiel Simpson @MarkielSimpson]

ATTENTION:

On Monday Feb 14 myself and a group of stakeholders from BC’s Black community will be meeting with BC’s Minister of Education @JM_Whiteside to discuss the path forward to introducing Canadian Black history (and more) across the province!

A thread on how we got here