CRT
Critical Race Theory Bans Are White Supremacy’s Trojan Horse
Y’all, are they still teaching Greek mythology in schools? Interestingly, it used to be one of my favorite subjects in grammar school. Now, in retrospect—and with an abolitionist mind—I realize it...
Mental Health
How Criminalization Impacts the Mental Health of Black Girls
From Ruby Bridges to Sha’Carri Richardson, the criminalization of Black girls and the policing of Black Women’s Excellence has historically been woven into the fabric of America's dominant culture....
California
Whether in Public or Home School, Black Families Continue to Fight for Civil Rights
As a Black homeschooling mom, I am most irritated by the mere thought of my children being trapped in a failing school. But there are a couple of recent misconceptions about Black homeschooling...
CRT
You Don't Have to Be a Critical Race Scholar to Apply a Critical Race Lens to Your Practice
In education, we have a tendency to overcomplicate things by getting caught up with sophisticated academic jargon for things that, I believe, are common sense. Differentiation, culturally relevant...
anti-racism
Tennessee's Toxic Politics Are Dangerous for LGBTQ Youth
In rural and small-town America, the pervasive dependency on the church to cope with limited outlets and opportunities can deter local government officials from confronting pastors who disguise...
Teaching
Here's How 'Nice Racism' Shows Up in Our Schools
The other day, I stumbled upon an online MSNBC interview with Dr. Robin DiAngelo about the release of her new book, “Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm.” At first...