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Curriculum for White Americans to Educate Themselves on Race and Racism–from Ferguson to Charleston
The movement for racial justice needs more White Americans to get involved. And it’s our responsibility to help each other get involved–and get involved productively. I compiled this list to help White Americans do so.
Recognition from the University of Washington’s American Association of University Professors
I’m very grateful to be granted the COURAGE IN THE PURSUIT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE by the American Association of University Professors, University of Washington Chapter.
A Brief History Lesson on Racism That We Desperately Need to Learn
In just 35 minutes, historian Richard Rothstein succinctly explains how the housing policies of our federal, state, and local governments directly contributed to the racial inequality that persists today.
Time to Take on Male Privilege
My recently published article, “Looking for Proof of Male Privilege in Your Daily Life? Here Are 7 Undeniable Examples,” quickly took off, becoming the most-read Everyday Feminism article–with nearly 195,000 page views–during the first week of May. But this post is less of a report on the article’s success and more of an offer.
Upcoming Speaking Engagement as Part of Antioch University’s “Justice, Education, and Action” Series: 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 12th
This panel features several Seattle Public Schools teachers and alumni. They will discuss the recent attack on the study of race, which resulted in a suspended curriculum and a transferred teacher, the movement to reinstate both the curriculum and teacher, and the implications of this struggle on institutionalizing equality in today’s public schools.
A Call to Action to End the Killing of Black Americans by the Police: April 14th
Prominent figures have called for nation-wide protests on Tuesday, April 14th. We lost three more Black Americans to the police in just over a week: Walter Scott. Meagan Hockaday. Eric Harris. No more.
How Colorblindness Contributed to a Race Curriculum Controversy
In December of 2012, one set of White parents demanded a colorblind approach to race for a race curriculum I had been teaching since 2002. My latest Everyday Feminism article explains why I could not give in to their demands.
My Latest Everyday Feminism Article: Gearing Up for The Seventh Star Wars Film
Hopefully, in addition to ire by gatekeepers of the status quo, my newest Everyday Feminism article about Star Wars inspires some meaningful dialogue about misogyny, racism, and more.
The Conversations About My Case Continue In The Seattle Times and The Seattle PI
You might have seen my case back in the news:
“Seattle Center School teacher won’t skip over the tough stuff,” by Jerry Large of The Seattle Times
“Suspension stands but popular Seattle teacher heads back to classroom,” by Joel Connelly of The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Given My 10-day Suspension, How Is It Possible That I’m Returning to Work on Monday?
I’m writing to encourage you NOT to think of my return to Center School on Monday as any sort of win.
Track social justice issues through the Citizenship and Social Justice Tumblr (click here to go directly to the Tumblr)
Some disabilities aren’t exactly visible. They don’t require a wheelchair, a hearing aid or any other piece of equipment. Millions of Americans live with what’s commonly referred to as “invisible” or “non-appearing” disabilities like depression, epilepsy, chronic pain disorder or learning disabilities. These facts help us better understand these disabilities — and how they can even be empowering.
Run time: 99 seconds
Watch these 12-year-olds talk about racism and privilege.“i can’t talk to my kid about racism because it’s too complicated”
President Obama has made history by commuting the sentences of 46 drug offenders
On Monday, President Barack Obama commuted the sentence of 46 federal drug offenders, bringing the total number of people he’s freed from prison to 89 — more than the last four presidents combined, according to the New York Times. This is a huge deal.
WATCH: 12-Year-Olds Pinpoint Exactly What’s Wrong With How America Sees Race
Nine 12-year-old students who participated in a new video series titled “Being 12.” In the video above, the children – who come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds – share their perspective on growing up in today’s multicultural world and describe disturbing experiences dealing with race and culture.(GIF Source: WNYC)- Anti-racist educators often show this image to teach the difference between equality and equity.What I see is what appears to be three White boys of different heights, likely different ages, watching a baseball game without paying.
Watch: Haley Atwell’s response to on set sexism is just perfect — but honestly, so is this whole feminist panel.
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