Nia Ariel Davis Sigona

Advocate for equity and access, particularly in education. #hoyalawya, #PennQuaker, Trini-born, Brooklyn-made, DC-based bon vivant.

[Nia Ariel Davis Sigona @_Nia_Ariel]

Build a new world, and stay ready to live in it.

[Nia Ariel Davis Sigona @_Nia_Ariel]

Whose Vision Will Guide Racial Equity in Schools? https://t.co/7anfvqq6EZ

[Nia Ariel Davis Sigona @_Nia_Ariel]

THIS. Thank you for sharing your thoughts @jazmyne_owens!

Why Critical Race Theory Matters in Policy-Making Now More Than Ever https://t.co/5iJf0HCCAE via @newamerica

[Today's Students Coalition @TSCnational]

As the pandemic & online learning continue, college students need affordable & reliable broadband & technology. Join HLA and our partner orgs in today’s social media DAY OF ACTION to #ConnectCollegeStudents by raising awareness about broadband access. https://t.co/7VCZ1Ec2US

[Nia Ariel Davis Sigona @_Nia_Ariel]

To me, it is profoundly telling that every anti-racism action list includes some variation of “educate yourself.” What better way to challenge systems of power?

My thoughts on the work to be done, in @EdSurge today-- https://t.co/0fsxf2UvQw

[Tiffany C. Li @tiffanycli]

Law students, if you find yourself at a loss for how to help right now, remember that law school is an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge you can use to help shape a better future. Your law degree will give you power and privilege. It will be up to you to use it well.

[jesse Williams. @iJesseWilliams]

Many are asking for a few ways they can help, donate, support.
Here are a few good places to start (THREAD):

[Dr. Aaron Thompson @cpepres]

First of all, let me say that this tweet represents me and not the role I carry as the head of higher education in KY. But clearly education matters to what I am saying. I am in the “at-risk” category for Covid-19 based on health factors and race-at twice the risk to die.

[Dr. Karen Kelsky 🏳️‍🌈 Pro-Palestine Anti-Z ✡️ @ProfessorIsIn]

“I don’t know who decided that being professional was loosely defined as being divorced of total humanity, but whoever did they’ve aided, unintentionally maybe, in a unique form of suffocation.”
https://t.co/S0rOe3XFAR
#AcademicTwitter @AcademicChatter

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

It’s up to all of us—Black, white, everyone—no matter how well-meaning we think we might be, to do the honest, uncomfortable work of rooting it out. It starts with self-examination and listening to those whose lives are different from our own.

[Nia Ariel Davis Sigona @_Nia_Ariel]

Remember that joy is an act of resistance.

[TS Coalition @TS_Coalition]

Want to hear how #COVID19 has affected #TodaysStudents? Check out our website to view videos sent in by students across the country whose #HigherEd journeys have been affected by campus closures. https://t.co/hFCLUjh76c #COVIDStudentStories

[Nia Ariel Davis Sigona @_Nia_Ariel]

WHOA.

Michigan settles historic lawsuit after court rules students have a constitutional right to a ‘basic’ education, including literacy https://t.co/9s0CAyfBXp

[Julie Peller @jrpeller]

THREAD ALERT: Many Americans have begun receiving stimulus checks that were a major part of the CARES Act. But many of #TodaysStudents—who likely had to leave campus & may have lost access to secure housing, food, and jobs—will not receive checks at all. (1/7)

[Emily Bouck West @emilybouckwest]

All of us over at @HigherLearnADV adv have been reflecting on the question, “what’s next?” We know #TodaysStudents need continued support & we can anticipate—as with our last economic downturn—a greater number of Americans will look to #highered to help them return to work. 1/9

[Carrie Warick-Smith @CarrieWarick]

The #CARESAct requires #highered to spend at least 50% of received funds on emergency aid for students impacted by #COVID -19 response. It's a thing of beauty to see all those basic needs addressed. I don't know if it will be enough $$, but it's start.

[Nia Ariel Davis Sigona @_Nia_Ariel]

This week has been… hard. But to get through it, I’ve been counting my blessings, not least of which are (1) having a job (2) that treats us all like humans (3) while doing great work for #todaysstudents. Happy 3rd bday @HigherLearnADV!!

[Julie Peller @jrpeller]

Staying at home is inconvenient. Now imagine you've been asked to leave your home and your access to meals. As colleges make the hard decision to close dorms, this is the reality for many #todaysstudents. Take a min. to tell Congress they must help - https://t.co/kWtF0WlzaC

[Emily Bouck West @emilybouckwest]

Today FIFTY-ONE #highered organizations sent a letter to Congress asking them to #SupportTodaysStudents in the face of #COVID-19 & school closures. Read the letter here → https://t.co/IlDZfg9mZT

[Nia Ariel Davis Sigona @_Nia_Ariel]

Colleges are closing due to COVID-19, leaving many students without access to food, shelter, & other essential campus services. You can help TODAY by telling your member of Congress to support #todaysstudents in emergency legislation: https://t.co/rBt8yOfWDi