@uche_blackstock This is absolutely a pandemic byproduct, yet at the school I founded and help lead @EmberCS_BedStuy we’ve diagnosed this as a combo of increased screen time AND decreased in-person interaction. Digital distance makes discerning impact of our actions difficult, esp for kids.
"We are really working on vaccines and treatments for racism and generational poverty."
Rafiq Kalam Id-Din II went into the world to change it for Black and Brown people. For him, the way through was education.
#BlackHistoryMonth#BackBlackBK
Why did Dr. @FlorenciaPolite choose to get the vaccine? In this clip from tomorrow's episode of #FriendsLikeUs, she tells us! Tune in to also hear from host @marinayfranklin & friends @Rafiq610 & @meldiazcomedy! Episode drops tomorrow!
#CheckUsOut: https://t.co/S262bZJy5q
As the founder of Ember Charter school in Brooklyn, @Rafiq610 has dedicated his career to disrupting systemic racism and the equity gap it created, and empowering his Black and brown students to become leaders. #BackBlackBK
@IMAKglobal@bmsnews My friend @pritikrishtel has been on this for years. If you're interested in solutions to fixing the drug pricing problem, check out her TED Talk: https://t.co/l7iaCqAIPA
Yesterday pharma CEOs had it handed to them by @RashidaTlaib, @AOC, @AyannaPressley and @KatiePorterOC . Today’s hearings on high drug costs should be 🔥 Make sure to follow @Priti Krishtel who has been battling abusive drug patents, her TED Talk: https://t.co/8Okx6fD8zo
Proud to be a part of @theGrio series with @TravisLAdkins @povertyscholar @rafiq610 @Dr_NMCarter @DrJasonJohnson @Dr_CMGreer
on the anniversary of Trump's question to African Americans “What do you have to lose?” https://t.co/KDjrOmHVNG
Honored to discuss the Covid crisis impact on public education with the brilliant Vincent Harris on his podcast "Heart of the City" tonight at 9pm. Join us! https://t.co/BxzTz31G14
@Trevornoah our students in BedStuy actually still need computers if you could spare some for them-'somehow' our public charter school students got left off the list for the free computers that were supposed to go to ALL public school kids who need them. We could use your help!!
I'm so proud of my dear friend @pritikrishtel and her incredible work at @IMAKglobal! She has served patients and families tirelessly for nearly 20 years to increase access to lifesaving meds. @TEDTalks https://t.co/a1lWepXHFP