rp @thefreeblackwomenslibrary: Fight with us! These chains haven't gotten any looser. #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @sincerely.lettie: In what ways have you been aligning yourself? Listening? Doing?

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rp @educatorsforjustice: No way we are doing that! America will learn to embrace, care for, love, and respect black and brown bodies.

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rp @layalfsaad: There’s collecting the information. And then there’s creating the transformation. There’s understanding it in thought. And then there’s embodying it in action. Where are you at? #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @privtoprog: The work can’t stop because the news does.

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rp @rachel.cargle: Knowing about your privilege isn’t enough. Being “awake” to the power you hold because of your privilege isn’t enough. Being in conversation about privilege isn’t enough. Where the work is is in how you USE that privilege. So let us know what you plan to do, what you've done.... #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @moemotivate: Anti-racism is a lot of things but it’s surely not anti-white people.

Y’all, this work is about dismantling systems of oppression.

And when we call out white supremacy & demand for things to change we’re calling out a system of oppression that oppresses Black folks while benefiting white folks. Though it’s important to note that white supremacy hurts white folks too—but that’s another conversation

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rp @laylafsaad: Yes, anti-racism work is uncomfortable. And we happy to talk about how we feel people can navigate that discomfort. But in talking about how hard and uncomfortable this work is, my ask is for people with white privilege to not forget that the discomfort truly is incomparable to the discomfort of being harmed or dying due to racism. White Centering will have people with white privilege focusing on how hard this work is for them, instead of truly thinking about how hard racism is for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC).

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rp @moemotivate: if we’re not hearing from women of color in this movement then this isn’t a movement at all for us. It’s just another opportunity for white women to solidify and ban together while standing on the backs of black and brown women.

It doesn’t have to be this way. And that’s why I’m inviting all the folks who are out here influencing in the anti-diet culture movement to take a real honest look at their work. I want them to ask how does their message include voices like mine? I want them to ask how much time and effort have they put into learning about anti-racism and the intersection of the diet culture and white supremacy and how they uphold and reinforce it.

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Know these differences and know yourselves. Let's be transparent.

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rp @leeseareneehall: "Leesa, what's the difference between white fragility and being highly sensitive?"

#WhiteFragility, a term coined by Dr. Robin DiAngelo, and #HighlySensitivePerson, a term coined by Dr. Elaine Aron, seem like they're similar because both refer to emotions.

Where they differ is how those emotions are used when doing anti-racism work.

When emotions are used to suppress, silence, or shut down conversation around racism and skin colour privilege, that's white fragility.

But when emotions are used to express grief around how the culture of oppression diminishes your intuition, empathy, and ability to recognize injustice, inequity, and inequality, that's being a highly sensitive person.

White fragility is rooted in control, dominance, and violence.

Reclaiming your sensitivities is rooted in humility, repentance, and repair.

The only way to move from fragility to being sensitive is to do the deep inner work.

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rp @rachel.cargle: The whole system must go.

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But white people are so deeply committed to maintaining supremacy, so deeply invested in their comfort, so committed to their bubbles of privilege, so horribly terrified that they might be tainted by the reality of true equality and it’s obvious every single day. Every single day black and brown bodies, black and brown livelihoods, black and brown opportunities to live whole and full lives are disenfranchised, stunted, killed off and forgotten. All for the maintenance of whiteness. Stop being a custodian to the system.

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Whether you are participating knowingly or unknowingly, intentional or not. Whether your eyes are open or closed.... the system still stands to oppressing people of color.

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Until the entirety of white supremacy is dismantled you will continue to benefit from it as a person who lives inside a body with white skin.

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There is deep, gritty, relentless work to do. Are you helping or sitting and watching? Staying silent and just shaking your head or allowing yourself to feel things and taking action? #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

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RP @ ibramxk We are finding our strength. Like past generations, we are finding our courage. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @decolonizemyself: Speak what's on your mind that benefits marginalized communities. Take actions that lead us closer together, closer in unity, closer to getting justice for Black lives, equality for humanity. #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @teachfortheculture: Having a “diverse curriculum”, including books with characters of diverse backgrounds, striving for “equity”, a focus on “inclusion”; #NONE OF THESE ARE THE SAME AS “Anti-racism”, nor should the terms be used INTERCHANGEABLY!!! — Too often as educators, we just hear a term and “put it out there” and say that we are “doing it” because it’s “the thing” to do, not even realizing that we don’t have a full grasp of the term!! #antiracism Comment any differences you see below! - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @educatorsforjustice: Just a polite reminder! In remote learning you still have the obligation to teach. What's stopping you from teaching and practicing antiracism?- #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @austinchanning: It seems at some point symbolic gestures from those who have the power to enact real antiracist changes are just another form of violence. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @moemotivate: When you’re silent about matters impacting Black lives it sends a strong and consistent message that you’re in agreement with the oppression and disparities we’re experiencing. That’s violent. Put in the work, actions, words, and passion RIGHT NOW. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @moemotivate: Anti-racism is a life long practice.

It’s a daily quest to learn and unlearn.

It’s a on-going commitment.

It is not about being a good person or feeling good about yourself, it’s about doing the right thing. It’s about identifying and eliminating racism from attitudes, beliefs, systems, structures and culture and redistributing resources equitably. Be anti-racist everyday. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

Rp @jane_elliot_. To sit back and do nothing is to cooperate with the oppressor. -Jane Elliott - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @andrearanaej: Silence is not violence. Silence is a decision. Every decision comes with consequences.

Consequence: the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier

Consequences are not inherently bad or good, they just are.

A consequence of silence might be that you get to rest or reconnect with what’s true for you.

A consequence of silence might be that violence continues on without intervention.

A consequence of silence might be that you’ve made space to listen to the unheard.

A consequence of silence might be that other people assume you’re doing nothing.

A consequence of silence might be that the rest of us may never get to experience what you have to contribute to the world.

Whatever decision you make in any moment comes with consequences and you are responsible for those. Meaning you are able to respond as you see fit. If the consequences you’re experiencing are not getting you what you want, you can always make a different decision. “Silence is violence” often comes with a binary of right and wrong and an accusation of “if you’re silent, you are wrong.” White supremacy thrives off these rigid binaries and absolute truths without space for complexity.

Silence is a decision. You get to decide when and how you use silence. Only you can discern whether that decision is aligned with your integrity. Only you can discern whether the consequences you’re seeing/experiencing from that decision is what you want or if you need to pivot. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

RP @ibramxk. A word on the rage. #ahmaudarbery #seanreed #covid19disparities #Racism #Antiracist #antiracism Together we go further. Comment “We got each other” if you believe in antiracism. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @austinchanning: This. Forever. Work to make antiracism forever. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

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rp @woketeachers: Same is not fair. This is a concept children can understand.

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rp @wellreadblackgirl:

ac·tiv·ism - the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

A few years ago, if you would have told me that I would start a tour company that focuses on antiracism that would led me to becoming NBJ 40 Under 40, I would have believed you.

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My purpose is greater than me. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @brenebrown

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rp @austinchanning: But I’m not giving up. I will keep fighting for Black liberation.

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rp @woketeachers: I remind my students of this, us adults need to be reminded too.

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rp @theblackdetour: Keep taking things away and making things harder... do you agree? Are you down? Comment below.

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rp @rachel.cargle: Diversity does not equal inclusion. Tag someone who may need to hear this. Comment if you resonate with this! - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @thedailyshow: John Lewis knew that the fight against racism is far from over. We know it's far from over. Why not continue? - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @educatorsforjustice: THIS is why Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice workshops are essential, because ignoring the problem and claiming race doesn’t matter only makes things worse. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @andrearanaej: Anti-racism is not who you are, it's not what you've done, it's what you practice and implement into more than your everyday life. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @ckyourprivilege: Are you willing to take a fall emotionally, spiritually, metaphysically, or even financially to eventually rise, overcome, and stand in your purpose in front of millions? Are you ready? - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @moemotivate: Though you feel overwhelmed—you must learn how to process that in an appropriate way that centers Black liberation. Learn and unlearn. Correct your wrongs and understand how and why behind it. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @magthehistorian: It’s ok to change, it’s ok to unlearn toxic behaviors, attitudes, thoughts and actions. Be the change you want to be! Don't avoid situations, concepts—racism. You CANT avoid it. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @ckyourprivilege: This is the perfect time Lean into the work with your Anti-Racist Allies and Co-conspirators. Within your antiracism work you can and will find like minded people to help you continue growing and learning. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @austinchanning: Antiracism isn’t a position of neutrality. It isn’t achieved by being silent or “apolitical”. It isn’t a default like: Well, I’m not racist so I must be antiracist. Nope. You have to opt in to the fight for freedom. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @changecadet: Why are you scared of black people being treated fairly? Are you afraid you're losing power? Do you feel like you'll be/feel less than if Black people are treated equal to you? What are you afraid of? Ask yourself. Answer honestly. Find your place. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

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rp @wearepushblack: Author, educator, and Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison. Born on February 18, 1931, through her literary works, Morrison expressed the depth of the Black experience in a way that moved millions. Yet another set of her words still applicable to today!

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rp @blackvoices: His words, though decades old, resonate all too well today. Rest in power to this literary icon

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RP @AustinChanningBrown Put your thank you into action. #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @nowhitesaviors: ounds rather simple, right? Then it shouldn’t be so common to have white folks who show up and ‘want to learn’ essentially asking for a step-by-step guide of how to be more human when engaging with BIPOC communities.

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