Black Womxn’s Lives Matter “On August 1, 2020, powerful women spoke to deliver a message of resilience and hope for the future despite the disheartening social climate.”
Simbiosis Discursos “Education and culture have to go hand in hand. La educación y la cultura deben estar juntas.”
American ‘patriots’ try to take over the U.S.? “January 6, 2021 was a day in America that will never be forgotten.”
This Borscht can’t be beet “Borscht is believed to have originated in Ukraine but is enjoyed all over eastern Europe, with each country and each cook putting their own twist on the recipe. This means as long as you keep the main ingredients similar, you can make your own ‘traditional’ borscht.”
Escritos Nómadas <<También tenemos el mismo derecho de volver. Y volver tiene que ser nuevo, otro punto de partida.>>
Teaching during COVID: a tough balancing act “We may never get our normal back, but I really can’t wait until I have students back in the computer lab.”
Qualified immunity undermines accountability “What qualified immunity does is make it very difficult for people to bring suits against police, much less win them.”
Why underrepresented people are best equipped to rebuild our economy “It turns out that what doesn’t kill us really can make us stronger, and more perseverant, steady, adaptable, courageous, humble, and self-aware.”
Let’s create a better Washington! “We are lucky to have state and national leaders who understand that climate change, housing affordability, and issues of environmental justice have profound impacts on our communities and environment.”
The election hasn’t changed anything “The 2020 presidential election is over, but now is not the time to become complacent. Pay attention. Stay engaged.”
Now is a time for healing, not gloating or revenge “Now is the time for healing, not gloating or revenge, which would only lead to more acrimony.”
How cricket saved the day “International cricket demonstrated friendship, diversity, solidarity, and some bloody wonderful live sports. I might even suggest that NFL Football would not be taking place without the example set by the ECB this summer. Thanks to them for saving summer.”
Choices, voices, and voting in 2020 “I believe successfully moving toward a non-binary outlook on voting is my generation’s greatest potential political revolution. It would recognize that there are many paths toward a better tomorrow through a vigorous debate that recognizes constructive dissent rather than vitriol.”
Clint Didier, ‘your hate isn’t welcome here.’ “You owe the community an apology, and your hate isn’t welcome here. You represent all of us, not just an extremist ideology that wants to move back in time. We are here, this is our home, and we are part of your community whether you like it or not.”
The new sex ed bill, explained “The misinformation campaign spread by groups in the minority of our state is misguided, uninformed, and driven by anti-LGBTQ activists that push fear and hate.”
Our right to vote “For the government to be responsive to the people, the people need to participate. And to participate, all citizens need to have an equal voice. That voice is heard through the ballot box.”
I’m not a parent “I shouldn’t be surprised that in a country where healthcare is a luxury and health complications are often seen as the patient’s fault, there’s also an attitude of ‘if you don’t like it stay home’...”
‘Black on Black crime’: The copout of the century “Stop using ‘Black on Black crime’ as a way to distract from police brutality and systematic racism. It is dismissive and traumatizing, as well as uneducated and insensitive.”
Ted’s Head: The search for objective truth “How can we possibly agree on objective truth when we don’t trust the government, the media, or anything that doesn’t align with our own world view?”
Why voting is important “We cannot be satisfied with symbolic victories; we must fight and vote for economic equity and justice.”
Ted’s Head: Listen, learn, act “And as you learn more, use your own voice, your own financial support and your own actions to dismantle the systems of oppression that have been built on centuries of racist ideas and policies.”
“Why can’t Black people work together?” Reflecting on the powerful privilege of individuality ”I’ve recently overheard several people quietly, regrettably, and innocently share the perception that ‘Black people don’t work all that well together’ and that 'We’re so divided.' That's a myth and a lie.”
Black Lives Matter in urban planning Participating in urban planning is a great way to fight for equity and inclusion.
Juneteenth Forever Free “All communities should be celebrating Juneteenth, not just Black communities. All communities. Because Juneteenth is to Black people what 4th of July is to ALL people in America: acknowledgement of freedom.”
If you support Black Lives Matter, there’s no room for encouraging ad hoc militias “These armed groups regress our community’s justice, complicate the work of our law enforcement officers, reduce the feeling of safety of our neighbors who are People of Color, and their net effect does not make our community more just.“
