MA in American History. Teaches History to 8th and 9th graders and loving every minute of it. Teacher Ambassador @RetroReport #historynerd#historyteacher
Just in: 110-year old Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre voted today in Oklahoma. I’m told she voted for Vice President Harris.
The Congressional Gold Medal was just awarded to NASA's Hidden Figures: Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary W. Jackson, and the many other women mathematicians, scientists, and engineers who enabled America’s leadership in space.
As a U.S. Senator, I was proud to lead the fight to honor these pioneers. They broke barriers and helped our space program reach new heights. This recognition is long overdue.
BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Republicans just blocked legislation that would codify protections of IVF into law. Donald Trump and Republicans continue to wage war against women’s reproductive rights. Retweet so all Americans see this.
Todays class discussion: 9/11. Students spent the period learning about and building on their understanding of a day which so many of us will never forget. @RetroReport and the resources they provide for educators to help build on my lesson.
What a spinless, gutless fraud. Political activity is and was always illegal at Arlington. Trump's campaign got physical with cemetery staff who were upholding the law and protecting the solemnity of all the graves. Rather than stand up for them, JD Vance betrays them to make Trump happy. Pathetic.
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“Who’s going to tell him [Donald Trump] that the job he’s currently seeking might just be one of those ‘Black jobs’?” - Forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama #DNC2024
“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” – Ida B. Wells
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, which commemorates thousands of African American victims of racial terror lynchings, includes a reflection space honoring anti-lynching crusader and pioneering journalist Ida B. Wells.