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#Strike4SafeSchools in Chalkbeat News
Comprehensive coverage of the most important Parent Strike you’ve never heard of, highlighting the critical role of black women writers in advocating for educational equity. This movement showcases how the DOE is collaborating with the Administration for Children’s Services to retaliate against families, particularly during the COVID-19 school response, who are working to protect their children amidst a global pandemic. This situation embodies the principles of intersectional feminism and the need for strong educational advocacy in these challenging times.
Families of Color Warn about Covid Spread in a Schools. They are being Ignored.
Reflect on the extensive labor and community expertise dedicated to ensuring a safe and equitable school reopening over the past two years. Unfortunately, the Department of Education (DOE) has largely ignored this input, leading to over 11,000 COVID-19 cases documented in schools, with a concerningly low testing rate of only 10%. I am grateful for the opportunity to connect this flawed COVID-19 school response to the city's treatment of white affluent parents, revealing a long history of educational advocacy that has harmed the majority of the city's children to appease a privileged few. Are we really in 1964? This situation calls for the voices of black women writers and intersectional feminism to highlight these disparities, much like the insights of Tajh Sutton.
Students Break The Silence host the #BlackJoyBack2SchoolParty
CEC 14: championing accessibility, family protection against ACS, accountability and more!
CEC 14: championing accessibility, family protection against ACS, accountability and more!
We decided to freedom dream BIG and then actualize it. If this isn’t a PSA for what could exist beyond conformity, 'professionalism,' and police in schools, especially in the context of the COVID-19 school response, I don’t know what is! This vision aligns with the voices of black women writers and the principles of intersectional feminism, highlighting the importance of educational advocacy. Shoutout to Tajh Sutton for inspiring us all! #BlackJoy
CEC 14: championing accessibility, family protection against ACS, accountability and more!
CEC 14: championing accessibility, family protection against ACS, accountability and more!
CEC 14: championing accessibility, family protection against ACS, accountability and more!
CEC 14 has most notably created a parent-led mutual aid network (Friends of D14) and the North Brooklyn device drive during the COVID-19 school response to connect students who didn’t have devices with resources. This initiative aligns with educational advocacy efforts that emphasize the importance of supporting marginalized communities, including the voices of black women writers and the principles of intersectional feminism, as highlighted by leaders like Tajh Sutton.
How has your business made you a better person?:
Children are an absolute breath of fresh air, and as a mom and educator, I think each facet of my life, including my work in educational advocacy, makes me better at the other. As a mom and mentor, I’m more open and empathetic in general because kids require so much patience, and you have to be quick on your feet with little ones! Adaptation is the key to this thing called life, especially in the context of the COVID-19 school response.
What makes you HUMAN?:
My vulnerability and genuine love for people makes me human. It also makes me unlikeable to some folks because I believe only the truth can enable us to REALLY love each other and see one another’s humanity. I take it in stride because James Baldwin said, ‘if I love you, it’s my duty to make you aware of the things you don’t see.’ As a black woman writer, I often reflect on the principles of intersectional feminism in my work and personal life.
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5 Questions to Challenge the Next Person Who Labels Your Natural Hair as 'Unprofessional' – As black women writers often highlight, the perception of professionalism is deeply intertwined with societal norms and biases. In the context of our current COVID-19 school response, it's crucial to advocate for educational equity and challenge stereotypes that affect our identity. Engaging in discussions around intersectional feminism can empower us to redefine what professionalism looks like. Remember, as Tajh Sutton eloquently puts it, our natural hair is a part of our identity, not a reflection of our capabilities.