rp @eliana.chinea: You cannot do this work passively, or from a few posts or videos. You need to be doing this work with those of us who actually know how to unpack your racism, bias, and oppressive thinking. That means actually taking a training, and no not a two hour one that barely touches the surface. You need a full comprehensive training and you need to do them twice a year at a minimum. And no, a Diversity and Inclusion training is not the same as anti-racism.

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Remember, stop hiring white folks to teach you anti racism, that’s perpetuating white supremacy. Hire BIPOC who actually do this work, not your nearest brown or black friend! Tag a brown or black friend who can help, tag your white friend who can use it! - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @theconsciouskid: tweet by Sirry Alang that reads: “A reminder that you can be very nice to Black people and still be racist. And sometimes, your niceness is driven by racist ideas. Nice ≠ antiracist, kind ≠ antiracist. Diversity ≠ Antiracism.” - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @uncolonia_history: Emancipation and self-emancipation came at different times in different places (especially considering it could either be imposed by the state/federal government OR forced by the enslaved themselves). However, once “freedom” was finally achieved, it was entirely unclear what that might mean after centuries of brutal oppression.

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rp @britthawthorne: Understand the grassroots of organizing, boycotting, marching, protesting, non-violence, justice and systemic racism. Your peers, friends, family, students, should see that they can either be racist or anti-racist. #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @wellreadblackgirl: It all starts now; this exact moment. We have no time to waste, when Black lives are lost and days go by where justice isn't being served for the officers responsible for it. #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @mvmnt4blklives: In this unprecedented time, the collective consciousness of the nation is rapidly shifting and has led our society to begin addressing both the historical atrocities and the contemporary harms Black and Indigenous peoples suffer because of ongoing subjugation and oppression. Let us remember that the prosperity and wealth of this nation was derived from the blood of slave labor on stolen land from indigenous people.

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rp @changecadet: Anti-racism workshops, trainings, conversations, discussions, books, podcasts and articles ARE needed for people to understand their privilege and the power that comes with it to dismantle racism, oppression, and white supremacy. This current administration does not want to do the work but YOU can. Be uncomfortable. Do the work. Know that antiracism trainings really brings us together. Learn more about each other and ourselves. What's divisive about that.

Tag someone in the midst of their antiracism journey.

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rp @wearepushblack: in 1963, 200,000 people swarmed the nation's capital for the March on Washington for jobs and freedom. The monumental event organized by civil rights activist we know and love like Dr.Martin Luther King Jr., Congressman John Lewis, and A. Philip Randolph helped ignite a national awakening around systemic racism and economic injustice.

At a time when our rights are still being threatened, Black unemployment rates are at an all-time high and organizing is more challenging than ever, it's important we honor and uplift this monumental display of Black unity and those that brought it to pass. In the late congressman's words, we must "GET IN to the revolution that is sweeping this nation.. Get in and stay in the streets of every city, every village of this nation .. until true freedom comes."

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rp @andrearanaej: For you people who own a business, lead an organization, have a lil side business, freelancers, creatives, coaches, healers or are working on starting up any of these efforts and want to show up to their work with integrity and truly serve their communities. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

#AntiracismTrainingDrills is an opportunity for you to try, get it wrong, and try again.

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No one gets it right 100% of the time. Don’t let your fear of getting it wrong keep you from using your voice to fight racism. Also, don’t expect POC to craft these responses for you. This is a collaborative space for you to work with other people to combat racism. If you receive value, add value. Will you use your voice? Don’t wimp out!

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“Comment” below how you would respond to this statement coming from someone who you perceive as racist.

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Photo cred @lbooknerd. “What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?”

― Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give #buyblack #WhiteAlly #reparations - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @blackvoices: Said by the well-known trailblazer and activist Rosa Parks. We shouldn't fear protesting for keeping Black lives alive. PEOPLE alive—dismantling racism, defunding the ones who KILL with little to no consequences. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @thedailyshow: We're not accepting this anymore! If nothing is done, if another Black life is taken, there WILL be change. We're not asking, we're not requesting, we're not begging. We're protesting. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @diversifyournarrative: It shouldn't be so hard. It shouldn't be this tiring and uncomfortable right? Nope. Fighting for differences to be accepted has never been easy. Being demoted, beaten, uncared for, discriminated and everything in between made it much harder. Do your work! Help, contribute, speak, act to make pushing this weight off each other's shoulders. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @theconsciouskid: “I don’t think people of color expect us not to have racism. And not to, on occasion, show that racism. It’s not intentional, but there's no way I am going to be free of it. My experience is that what people of color are looking for is repair. Where can we go with it when I show it, and if we can talk about it, you’re more likely to trust me. Even though you know I have these racist patterns. If we can’t talk about it, we’re probably not going to have an authentic relationship.” —Dr. Robin DiAngelo - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @blackstory1619: Medgar Evers embraces friends James Meredith (left), the first black student to enroll in the University of Mississippi with Evers' help), and iconic writer James Baldwin (right), who covered the civil rights movement for magazines like The New Yorker. Van Evers stands in front.

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rp @teachfortheculture: In application of becoming anti-racist, in order to break the cycle and contribution to racism, white supremacy and more, you have to remove yourself. Don't associate with that cycle, create your own, partake in the cycle of demanding justice and becoming anti-racist. Shift gear. #antiracism - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @teachfortheculture: you cannot even TOUCH upon “anti-racist teaching”, if you, yourself, are not constantly engaged in your own deep and critical thinking and interrogative thought! — Most often racism THRIVES below the surface level, so if you are staying at the surface, you’re missing 95% of what’s really going on. — #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @blairimani: What we can no longer do is silence one another. When we exclaim BLACK LIVES MATTER we cannot allow retorts. We must make our system reflect that truth and built a new one around that truth. If it is between your own privilege and a better tomorrow and you’ve been waiting for an invitation:

THE TIME IS NOW.

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rp @loveoffering: it’s choosing to show up for yourself,

when you don’t feel like it.

it’s seeking help when everything in you

is fighting the feeling.

it’s standing up for others even if those you love look down on you for doing so.

it’s saying no. being firm with your no.

and honoring your boundaries, unapologetically.

it’s surrounding yourself with a support system that is pushing you to grow, beyond comfort.

this is the year of empowerment.

we are growing into ourselves.

we are entering a space of resilience

while being refined.

so keep healing.

keep fighting.

keep growing.

it’s only forward from here. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @moemotivate: Have you ever spilled food on a shirt?

I do pretty much everyday.

But I never do it on purpose.

I never plan to do it either.

But it still happens & I still end up w/ stains that sometimes won’t come out.

And while racism isn’t something that can be washed away w/ a good detergent, but it’s helpful to use analogies to simplify complex or abstract concepts.

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rp @changecadet: Anytime you hear a family member or friend say this or it's the message from your work leadership it is YOUR responsibility to remind them that it's a humanity issue. Be uncomfortable. Do the work. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @iamrachelricketts: Let us lead with authenticity + integrity, or not at all. Antiracism is constant and consistent work. More than actions and words. What do you put into your antiracism journey? - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @woketeachers: Remember, no one is born racist or antiracist; these result from the choices we make. Being antiracist results from a conscious decision to make frequent, consistent, equitable choices daily. These choices require ongoing self-awareness and self-reflection as we move through life.

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rp @moemotivate: It doesn’t feel good and it’s quite uncomfortable, but the impact and the transformation that results from doing the work is worth the daily and on-going commitment.

Are you committed to this work? Are you ready? Will you implement this work into every part of your life? Will you spread the word and importance of anti-racism to those around you? Comment "yes" if you you're committed already!! - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @nowhitesaviors: If you are not confronting racism and white supremacy head on, you are complicit.

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Photo cred @lbooknerd. “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” -Maya Angelou #blackowned #FemaleEntrepreneur #feminist #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @wherechangestarted: How does it work that the antiracism thought leaders who share this violent advice demand PayPal and Patreon contributions for their “emotional labor,” but have no problem putting that same work on the backs of little children - expecting their little bodies to labor on behalf of white folks for free, while they get paid to put them in harms way?

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rp @sincerely.lettie: This is the basic definition of a complex, deep, concept with issues, (re)working, understanding, learning and unlearning. #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @ckyourprivilege: You must start somewhere, and this is a good place. Leave all that behind, unlearn that ego, those negative thoughts and actions. #antiracism #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @ibramxk: We too often conflate behavior—hard working, lazy, loving, violent—with culture—philosophy, religion, food, dance. Behavior is something humans do. Culture is something groups do. Rid yourself of toxic ideas like this. #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @ibramxk: and Racism is the heartbeat of this country. We need a new whole heart. Created by communities' hearts who felt it get broken again and again for simply existing, being black, running, sleeping, in the car. #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @laylafsaad: Don’t you want to know how to better address YOUR white fragility? YOUR tone policing? YOUR anti-blackness? YOUR white saviourism? Don’t you want to know how to work through YOUR white superiority and YOUR white exceptionalism? Don’t you want to know about YOU and white supremacy? Isn’t that the whole point of this work? #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @educatorsforjustice:You have privilege and it’s time to use it; amplify black voices until their voices are heard without the need for you to repeat their message. As the message say, it should not take a white Educators saying something a black educator has been saying for you to believe it, however until this becomes a reality, USE YOUR VOICE! #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @wearepushblack: Thurgood Marshall! Most notably known for founding the NAACP’s Legal Defense and Educational Fund in 1940 - Marshall served as the NAACP’s Chief Counsel, winning a series of court decisions that gradually destroyed the legal underpinnings of Jim Crow segregation.

And in 1967, Marshall was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, declaring that it was “the right thing to do, the right time to do it, the right man and the right place.” becoming the Supreme Court’s 96th justice and first Black justice. Any Black judges or lawyers? Attorneys?

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rp @sincerely.lettie: Gloria Richardson brushing off a National Guardsman during a demonstration in Cambridge, Maryland. June 1963. (AP Photo)

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rp @drcourtneyrose: Reminder that although bookshelves & reading lists are great places to start, students need to see themselves reflected in ALL aspects of the learning experience. Class decor/arrangement, instructional practices & of course the instructional and school staff should reflect the identities of the students being served as much as possible. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @mvmnt4blklives: Our ancestors sacrificed so much for us 400 years ago, our elders once again spoke up 57 years ago, and today, we are continuing the legacy of protecting one another.

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rp @blackhistoryforwhitepeople: Fifty-five percent of voters in the South said they associated the flag with racism, compared to 36 percent who said they instead saw it “more as a symbol” of Southern pride, according to a Quinnipiac University Poll survey.

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May we talk about what it means to lead for a moment?

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rp @brenebrown: Daring leaders fight for the inclusion of all people, opinions, and perspectives because that makes us all better and stronger.

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That means having the courage to acknowledge our own privileges, and staying open to learning about our biases and blind spots. It is also listening, centering, and honoring stories that reflect experiences that are different than our own.

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Comment below ...What language/statements are you using in your life to make sure that Black and Brown voices are heard and amplified?

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