“And the audacity of someone like Governor DeSantis, to come out and tell me what my history is and what can be taught to my children I believe is wholly unacceptable.”
@lorenmtaylor Our organization @FIAOakland did voter outreach to thousands of parents across Oakland. There was very little understanding of ranked choice voting. If we are going to use it and claim it’s about equity, we must educate so all know how to leverage RCV
This story about Oakland is a case study of how black educational activism is performative and disempowering. The community organizing is led by those who are vested in the system, and board seats go to those who prioritize staff over students.
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Put one in the air for Dirk Tillotson and Rachel Willis-Henry. Beautiful event. Thank you Oakland for the Proclamation as well. We gotta spell my name right but I’m truly grateful.
One of the best accomplishments in OUSD. So proud to support th e continued results and opportunities for Oakland students to thrive in college and career! YES on H!
#TBT Graduation at Oakland Tech in May!
In 2014 voters enacted the College and Career for All Initiative (CCFA) to increase educational outcomes for Oakland high school students. Since that time:
Gun manufacturers & distributors have been shielded from the mass destruction they cause for too long.
Today, CA changes that.
I just signed a bill that will allow victims of gun violence to sue the makers of these deadly weapons & hold them accountable.
Wealth of Jeff Bezos:
2009: $6.8 billion
2022: $135 billion
Wealth of America’s billionaires:
2009: $1.3 trillion
2022: $4.7 trillion
Minimum wage:
2009: $7.25
2022: $7.25
We need a living wage and a tax on huge wealth.