People in Asian countries habitually wear masks when they have a simple cold, out of concern for others. No one cries about being oppressed. No one takes up arms & storms government buildings. No one mocks anyone for wearing a mask.
Americans are self-centered toddlers.
Breaking News: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court found that a 1964 civil rights law protects L.G.B.T. workers from discrimination https://t.co/J3q08ULoeX
pandemics are real whether or not you know someone who is sick. racism is real even if you aren’t a racist. white privilege is real even if you can’t feel it. police brutality is real even if the cop you know is kind and just. your world isn’t THE world. everything is not about U
If you're just hearing about it, here's what you need to know about the #Strike4BlackLives and related #shutdownSTEM/#ShutDownAcademia movements. thanks for Gizmodo for letting me continue blogging about important things :)
https://t.co/Dy5e4blEKo
The "George Floyd Challenge" on Tik Tok "shows teens (white teens) kneeling on the neck of another teen and with a big smile on their face."
"This is a racist, inhumane challenge and needs to be deleted from TikTok IMMEDIATELY!!!”"
https://t.co/HAkDW3h8Il
remember: covid-19 takes a week to two weeks to incubate. do not let the media fool you when they say these 19,000 new cases are due to the protests. memorial day was juuuuuust two weeks ago! remember those crowded beach photos?
we still need justice for sandra bland.
we still need justice for breonna taylor.
we still need justice for deborah danner.
we still need justice for pamela turner.
we still need justice for korryn gaines.
This 👇right here. Educators want to be "culturally responsive" practitioners when they haven't mastered cultural proficiency or built racial stamina. Check out the bottom of the pyramid -- use it to gauge your readiness. Have you interrupted any covert white supremacy lately?
I asked a teacher recently, “What is the best Professional Development you’ve ever had?” He said, “it was when the principal gave us time to collaborate.”
Let’s not forget what teachers need most.