On a holiday in which patriotism is often weaponized against oppressed people, we remind educators of the history behind compulsory patriotism and the quintessentially American act of students pushing back and demanding better of their nation.
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Today reminds us that progress might be slow. It might take decades. But no matter what things might look like today, it’s always possible. Happy Pride month, everybody.
We read @DrIbram new book for our last organization-wide read. The book in the photo is actually my copy.
Learning is hard. Unlearning is harder. Pretending that most of us don’t need to do either when it comes to racism is its own form of violence.
I just finished reading Untamed by @GlennonDoyle and I’m going to wake up tomorrow and promptly start reading it again. I think I’ll read it every damn day until it all sinks in:
I am complete and worthy. I can trust myself. I don’t have to be a martyr. I don’t have to apologize.
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande teamed up for "Rain On Me," an upbeat dance track where each singer takes a turn with a verse. They also sing together on some of the choruses. https://t.co/eap8R2kl0p
"Imagine seeing it not as an infringement on your freedom, but rather the simplest, easiest act of kindness that you can do in a day." https://t.co/U2OdhJa1Zd
Characteristics of what we considered bops to be back in middle school: 1.when part of the actual song would be someone calling in to the radio station DJ #middleschoolbops