The Ridiculousness of Unabashed WhitenessAs always with my posts, if you have a moment, please read the PREAMBLE for context. However, if you are strapped for time, scroll down to…Aug 16Aug 16
DeSantis v. Black Studies (2023): New Dog, Old TricksDred Scott v. Sandford (1857) nullified citizenship for former slaves, Brown v. Board of Education (1954) attempted to outlaw racial…Jan 27, 2023Jan 27, 2023
There is no EQUITY without ENERGY and ACCOUNTABILITYSchool districts are masterful at spending immense amounts of time and money on equity work. From high-priced guest speakers, book study…Mar 11, 2022Mar 11, 2022
Differentiation: A Key Lever to Anti-Racist LeadershipSeems like a no-brainer, right? One of the first things I learned as a new teacher was, if students are at different ability levels it is…Feb 24, 2022Feb 24, 2022
5 Powerful Practices of Highly Effective DEI OfficersFrom my COVID-safe home office space on a warm and sunny May afternoon, I was joined on a Zoom call by a well-respected superintendent, her…Feb 10, 2022Feb 10, 2022
Anti-Racist Leadership in CRiTical TimesAs a life-long anti-racist educator, my best advice to my fellow educators to the recent wave of anti-Critical Race Theory legislation is…Jul 26, 2021Jul 26, 2021
The Plague of Performative Anti-Racism in EducationAcronym-istrivia should be the next popular board game or game show specifically for educators, especially those of us who’ve worked across…Nov 1, 20201Nov 1, 20201
“Help! I’ve Been Caught Dolezal’ing!” 3 Dos and Don’tsFirst, for the record, I said as soon as I met Jess Krug, “Yo, that girl white”, but no one believed me. I could tell right away she was…Sep 5, 2020Sep 5, 2020
7 shots in the B(l)ack voteMilwaukee will always be a place of fond memories and deep scars. A hostile home to me for 18 years. A place where I danced with the devil…Aug 24, 2020Aug 24, 2020