Joanne Benjamin-Lewis

Educator, mother, carer, trainer, published author, social commentator. Public speaker. Arts lover & soul sista
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[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

So excited. I co-authored our diverse texts anthologies with amazing writers including @missboothman @gotpenmustwrite #joheathcote edited @cathy_lucy Such a privilege to be able to work with such a brilliant team. Well done all! Fingers crossed. #proud #diversetexts

[Collins Secondary @FreedomtoTeach]

We’re so pleased to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for two Education Resource Awards!

📚Anthologies for KS3-KS5 English – Secondary resource or equipment Non-ICT
💻Adapt – Secondary resource or equipment ICT

View full shortlist: https://t.co/ptBHgjDLPW

#ERA2024

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@windrushfest @Nadine_Writes Congratulations @Nadine_Writes
Really well deserved

[Valley Fontaine @Hair_Valley]

Am I the only person who can’t withdraw my #money (‘life savings’) from my @PostOffice online savings account due to what seems like a computer glitch?

It’s been 2 months so far.

They won’t provide email address to sort this quickly & insist on me writing in via post

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@Hair_Valley @PostOffice This is awful. Doubled with poor customer service I can only hope it gets resolved soon.
Get compensation too. KMT

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@T_Deeney @nadhimzahawi @T_Deeney how are things going? Any update and can I help?

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@T_Deeney @nadhimzahawi As a fellow Brummie, former school leader and campaigner for more diverse texts in schools I fully agree with all points in your open letter. I currently train teachers and would love to support you. Do get in touch. The teachers of the future need to have this on their agenda

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@SoniaWinifred So upset by this @SoniaWinifred totally unfair. You did completely the right thing. How can calling for a ceasefire be wrong? Try and stay on as an independent. Lambeth needs people with integrity

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

Incredibly brave young lady #Tiwa speaking about the desperately under resourced mental health facilities. The statistics around race and poverty are quite shocking. @Carol17881670 @CarolLNewby @mck

[Philip Sime @PhilipSimeITV]

NEW: Britain's top psychiatrist has told @ITVNews the state of mental health care in the UK is 'shameful.'

We were granted rare access to a secure mental health hospital.

As services come under more pressure than ever before.

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@Nadine_Writes Hope he is never released. Such wickedness. Rest in peace dear lady

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@JacquiMckenzie6 Rest in eternal peace Dr Essouma

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@JacquiMckenzie6 Absolutely appalling. Why wasn't he given an opportunity to work here and support others? This is so terribly sad and so unnecessary. This should not be allowed to Happen again but I fear it will.

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@SWJ_1 @theRCN What are the RCN is doing to address the emotional and psychological impact of racism on BME nurses? Do you have the ethnic breakdown on nurses seeking help? We know that suicide rates vary demographically it would be good to have an approach that recognises that.

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@russellhobby So glad you made it. The Willow is an amazing school lead by Dawn and her team. Her school is transformative and inspiring.

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@TeachFirst @russellhobby @CarolLNewby @Penny_Ten @Tru_Powell

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

Really honoured to be involved in this discussion. @LennyHenry 3 Little Birds is an example of how are stories can be used as a stimulus for creative writing. Please share and sign up

[Collins Secondary @FreedomtoTeach]

How can Black history and literature be used in the classroom to start key conversations with students?

Save your spot for this important discussion with @jayblessed1, @MissFolorunsho and @createandwrite https://t.co/H9P6QL0PDp

📅 31/10, 4:30-5:30pm

@0neMoreChapter_
#BHM

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@FreedomtoTeach @MissFolorunsho @createandwrite @0neMoreChapter_ Looking forward to this.

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@SmallIs16919022 @Lorna_TVeditor He cannot possibly be a vicar....can he?

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

Proud to share the publication of the 3rd text book in the series focusing on diverse texts. It was amazing to be part of such powerful, brilliant team. I am honoured. I was privileged to write the forward.

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@FreedomtoTeach @gotpenmustwrite @BethKemp @ali_mn_aljamri @missboothman @ThishaniWi61961 @ChrisClydeGreen It was amazing to be part of such powerful, brilliant team. I am honoured.

[Joanne Benjamin-Lewis @jayblessed1]

@FreedomtoTeach @gotpenmustwrite @BethKemp @ali_mn_aljamri @missboothman @ThishaniWi61961 @ChrisClydeGreen It was amazing to be part of such powerful, brilliant team. I am honoured.

[Black Things UK @Blackthingsuk]

Meet Margaret Busby 🖤

Born in Ghana and educated in the UK, she became the first Black female publisher - and, at the time, the youngest publisher - in Britain when she co-founded Allison and Busby in 1967.

Black History 365 🖤
#BlackHistoryMonth

[David Olusoga @DavidOlusoga]

My my new series #Union starts tonight at 9pm on @BBCTwo And on #iPlayer right now.