"We thought after Breonna Taylor there would be real change...that's the frustration."
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Yohuru Williams is an Education activist and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas. Opinions are my own.
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Our first event of the semester, “Simply Because People Refuse to See: Black Lives Matter in Historical Context” happening at 2pm!
You can still register at:
umd.zoom.us/webinar/regist
#BlackLivesMatter #Blackhistorymonth2022
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One more day to go until our co-sponsored event with , featuring guest speaker Dr. !!
Event Info & RSVP: go.umd.edu/AFAM-BSOS-baha
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory #YohuruWilliams #AASDUMD #AFAMUMD #ExploreAfricanAmericanStudiesUMD
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Register now for our upcoming event “Simply Because People Refuse to See: Black Lives Matter in Historical Context”!
You can sign up here umd.zoom.us/webinar/regist
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Our communities can move forward together with lessons learned from a more complete understanding of our past. ??
A More Complete American History Starts With Local Black History (Opinion)
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Happy Black History Month! Take a look at our special edition, which focuses on 1972 and Black health and wellness.
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In 1972, @NicSmith312 had no idea that she had been born at the epicenter of history. USA TODAY’s Black Progress special edition is available at newsstands this month and online at bit.ly/3ugHWra.
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🗣#CivicsWeek in NYC is an incredible celebration of student civic empowerment! So excited that it’s coming up soon!
If you are outside of NYC, L👀K at what is doing! If you are in the NYCDOE, you already know, but mark your 🗓
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Mark your calendars, Civics Week is back!!! NYCDOE schools will be celebrating Civics Week, including the 2022 Student Voter Registration Drive, the week of March 7-11. Keep an eye on Principals Digest, Infohub, and this account for planning resources and support!6
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Today in History: Jackie Robinson born in Cairo, GA, in 1919. #JackieRobinson scholar Michael Long and I have teamed up on this new biography for ages 10 and up (Farrar, Strauss, and Giroux, September 2022). Grab it learn why you should “Call Him Jack.
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The amazing doing more great things for our community and always with whole lot of humor and respect for our shared humanity!
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My podcasters and I are putting together gift baskets to give away to hospital workers at @MHFChildrens tomorrow. We want to let the doctors, nurses, techs, janitors know we appreciate their dedication during #COVID19. I'm so excited for this event. I hope it lifts their spirits.
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Looking forward to sharing my classroom & community experiences with and in The American Conversation Series 1/31 . Check it out here: shepherd.edu/icpc/icpc-advi
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So glad to have held a terrific National Council for History Education seminar today with 50 history teachers in Osceola County on “The Long Civil Rights Movement” led by the incredible Historian Dr. Yohuru Williams #historyteacher #yayhistory
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Hanging with my favorite teacher on the planet today — the amazing . If I could go back in time and do it all over again this is the teacher I would want to shepherd that journey. Truly historical teaching excellence at its finest brimming with energy and innovation.
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For Your Consideration: The Documentary Short Film LYNCHING POSTCARDS: 'TOKEN OF A GREAT DAY' examines the horrific legacy of lynchings as cultural events and celebrations that included souvenirs and postcards. Now Streaming on #ParamountPlus
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I am so pleased to be part of this series with my good friend and colleague, . It premieres on History Channel Feb. 20 and 21. #History
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NPE Brd of Directors & Staff working 4 children, public ed & communities networkforpubliceducation.org/board-of-direc
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Fellow-favorite is leading another master class! "How Free is Speech?" will explore the complexities of free speech and civil liberties against the backdrop of WWI. Apply or nominate a great educator: bit.ly/3qM4X2Z
#edutwitter #teacherpd #historyteacher
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Exit polls from the 2020 presidential elections showed that 90% of Black women voted for #Biden.
As he completes 1 year in office, listen to & tell us about their hopes and the hurdles they face living in a racist America.
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could not have a better or wiser guess than
talking about our times and Dr. King. youtube.com/watch?v=AjeR17…
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On MLK Day, we'd like to take a moment to reflect on the year that our community has experienced as the fight for racial equality continues. Dr. Yohuru Williams weighs in on #StartYourDay, saying, “ I think Dr. King would be disappointed.”
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Dr. Yohuru Williams, founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, argues that this trend has accelerated in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd.
Why? Learn more here:
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Dr. Yohuru Williams was recently named to 's Council on Justice Reinvestment, which aims to improve community supervision outcomes and increase the likelihood of success for people on probation and supervised release.
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How should businesses commemorate MLK Day? Here's some advice from Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas.
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Many of you have the day off today for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr holiday. I really like this article written by my friend ...founding director of Racial Justice Initiative .
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How should businesses commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Here's some advice:
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I don't know how many young voters will see this but here's the message: You can wield a lot of power by taking leadership roles in DFL senate districts. What's your passion? Environment, fair pay, debt, equity? Lead & you'd have input on budget, endorsements, & fundraising.
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Our Board of Directors Chair sat down with to talk about how everyday work decisions and company culture can make a better future for all.
#diversityeducation #diversity #DiversityandInclusion
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"Poverty remains one of the things that divides us as Americans."
of with saying progress has been made towards racial equity in MN and around the country but more work lies ahead.
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Historian, author, and activist Yohuru Williams fact checks civil rights movements from movies and television and analyzes their factuality and depiction of the times they represent.
youtu.be/SVYqW5BXroM Thanks to for this.
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Thread 🧵 Last year we had a powerful discussion about how to teach about the 1/6 Insurrection with &
It’s worth a revisit as we approach the 1 year anniversary 1/
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I explain the difference between pardons and exonerations for and why this is especially important for African Americans wrongly convicted of infamous crimes. Cheat Sheet: Exonerations Explained. #BlackLivesMatter
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Talking Kwanzaa and CRT on Our Lives with Gwen Edwards. #kwanzaa2021
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Appreciative of AG framing of today's verdict in the #KimPotterTrial. It was incumbent on the defense to dehumanize #DaunteWright to justify #KimPotter actions. He was not perfect--but that was not the issue. The point is accountability for unjustified use of force.
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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison on Kim Potter conviction: "At this moment, I ask us all to reflect upon the life of Daunte Wright, and who he could've been had he had a chance to grow up." abcn.ws/3H6hMuq
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Our podcast "Why This Now?" is out! We're bringing you multilayered perspectives told through powerful experiences of prominent names like , & w/ insights from some of the world's leading experts. Listen here reset.podlink.to/why-this-now
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Yet another incredible resource from NYC #HiddenHistory #HiddenVoices.Hugh's experience mirrors that of many young people who never encounter themselves in the curriculum. This is the real #CRT Culturally Responsive Teaching. #HistoryMatters
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I NEED YOUR HELP: I was honored to work with the DOE on these #HiddenHistory posters. As a kid, I never saw anyone like me in schools - certainly not on posters! These high-res images can be downloaded and put up anywhere.
Help me spread them far & wide? patreon.com/posts/60212232
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I NEED YOUR HELP: I was honored to work with the DOE on these #HiddenHistory posters. As a kid, I never saw anyone like me in schools - certainly not on posters! These high-res images can be downloaded and put up anywhere.
Help me spread them far & wide?
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