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Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss Fund the Digitization of the Virginia Interscholastic Association Archives at Virginia State University
Published on May 19, 2023 by Virginia State University
Professional tennis legends Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss have made a generous donation to process, digitize, and catalog the Virginia Interscholastic Association (VIA) archives, which are housed on the campus of Virginia State University. The digitization process will be coordinated by the non-profit organization Teaching for Change. (PDF)
Black Educators And Organizers Focus On ‘Teaching With Tenderness’
Published on May 14, 2023 by NEWSONE
This Teacher Appreciation Week, education justice advocates and educators once again sounded the alarm on inequities in education that impact teachers and children alike. The Communities for Just Schools Fund (CJSF), D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice and Black Lives Matter at School illuminated some of these concerns during a briefing on school culture this past Thursday. The event was facilitated by Kimberly Ellis and Erika Roberson of CJSF and featured current and former educators Dr. Denisha Jones, Vanessa Williams and Nkenge Robertson. (PDF).
Filmfest DC expands beyond E Street Cinema to French Embassy, Politics & Prose, DC public schools
Published on April 19, 2023 by WTOP News
Filmfest DC is also working the group Teaching for Change to bring films directly to D.C. Public Schools, sending screening links to the teachers, who screen the movies for their students, discuss the themes in their classes, then welcome the filmmakers for riveting discussions with students who have already formulated their questions. (PDF)
Black Educators Are Reimagining A Better School System
Published on March 20, 2023 by In These Times
“Black Lives Matter at School is an act of resistance. It’s a refusal to accept the ways that we are perpetually dehumanized. It’s a statement that we exist, that we are here, and that we are going to fight back.” (PDF)
National Portrait Gallery holds inaugural “Our Struggle for Justice: A Day of Action” event
Published on January 28, 2023 by AFRO News
A cadre of social justice organizations recently joined forces to present the inaugural “Our Struggle for Justice: A Day of Action” at the National Portrait Gallery. (PDF)
Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022
Published on September 26, 2022 by Smithsonian Magazine
Are you a parent, grandparent, or other caregiver looking for an age-appropriate event to enjoy on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, an annual event meant to honor the Indigenous people of the United States? From reading Indigenous authors to exploring Native plants, these activities suit everyone in the family.
Juneteenth so far only partially embraced by private sector
Published on June 17, 2022 by Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Juneteenth is a relatively new holiday, and private firms are in varying stages of embracing it.
Diverse schools are taking a new approach to anti-racism: Training white parents
Published on Apr 12, 2022 by USA Today
Lessons in cultural humility like this one have been a feature of teachers’ professional development for quite some time. But trainings have largely focused on how students are treated, not families, and they’ve been targeted at school officials, not parent and caregiver volunteers. That’s changing, especially in neighborhoods experiencing gentrification and in predominantly white areas grappling with issues of race and class.
How Scholars Are Countering Well-Funded Attacks on Critical Race Theory
Published on Jan 12, 2022 by Yes! Magazine
There is a long history of right-wing forces fighting against progressive educational curricula. Now, scholars like Robin D. G. Kelley are working to level the playing field against the moneyed political interests behind the attacks.
Remembering an Icon: Melvin Deal
Published on Oct 29, 2021 by Washington City Paper
Melvin Deal was revered as a drummer and griot, a dancer and choreographer, a mentor and teacher, and then later, as an elder and icon. Deal, who died last month at the age of 78 due to multiple health issues, was the founder and executive director of the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers. In that and other capacities, he served his community for more than half a century. His contributions were immeasurable. (Download PDF)