rp @antiracismdaily: Time for action 👏 it's time to rally for a diverse, liberal candidate for the Supreme Court justice. But there's so much more we can do to promote a diverse federal judiciary.

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rp @blackstory1619: Black sharecropper with his son, Louisiana, January 1939.

After the Civil War, former slaves sought jobs, and planters sought laborers. The absence of cash or an independent credit system led to the creation of sharecropping.

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rp @mspackyetti: we are witnessing transformation that took hundreds of years to create and thousands of brave foot soldiers and dreamers to make possible. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

we can win. we will win. as long as we each do our work. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @americahatesus + @elwingbling: This has been the game • it’s how the game is structured and it is why they always win and why WHO CONTROLS THE PRESENT CONTROLS THE PAST AND WHO CONTROLS THE PAST CONTROLS THE FUTURE.

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rp @rachel.cargle: 1 lightskin black person is not it. 1 darkskin black person is not. Not even 2. Not even 3. Not an all white company who has black friends is enough. What are you going to do? #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @teachfortheculture: You can’t argue with people who are INTENT on not listening to you, or with folx whom are driven by evil .... Dehumanizing other human beings, and then trying to rationalize it is not normal, loving, or natural..

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rp @drcourtneyrose: Prioritizing humanity in our practice requires that we take a both/and approach. So this week, remember that you're communicating much more than math, science, and reading skills through your instruction...whether you intend to or not.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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rp @soyouwanttotalkabout: If Juneteenth showed us anything, it’s that American students are being taught whitewashed versions of American history. Here's a well known, widespread example we all should know. Did you believe the whitewashed version of CC growing up?

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rp @blackstory1619: The Supreme Court ruling to desegregate schools, it did not set a schedule for the integration of schools, rather calling for "deliberate speed." The District of Columbia and four states acted to end segregation promptly, while other areas met with resistance.

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rp @blackhistoryforwhitepeople: There is a narrative that is pushing on every one of us. There is a culture, a way, and a story that is being told to you. We're always going to challenge you to not passively accept it, but to actively lean against it.

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rp @djalibc: That the media has nicknamed an entire population of violent women who weaponize their tears and a history of racism against Black and Brown bodies is another conversation. It further upholds the archetype of the white woman as pure and outside of the realm of persecution.

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rp @wherechangestarted: Antiracism work is action oriented. It’s not simply an academic exercise. Be thinking about that as you approach this work. Ask yourselves, often, how you can turn your new knowledge into sustainable action your part. And how you can encourage others to do the same. #changestartedwithme

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rp @loveoffering: so, do the work.

invest in it.

there are many beautiful, black,

well educated people that are willing to help;

but remember that they are not responsible for helping you see the importance of it.

they are not responsible for holding you accountable on being anti racist.

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rp @wherechangestarted: Do you. Just remember that it’s all privileged. And if our “solutions” don’t work to dismantle the systems that have privileged us over others, our efforts are more about us feeling better about having that privilege than it is about making a sustainable difference in how the world works.

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rp @wherechangestarted: It’s a principle and a lifestyle. You can’t just sprinkle bits and pieces of it here and there to brand yourself as someone you’re not. Navigating antiracism in that place of falsehood is exactly how you end up harming Black, Indigenous, and People of Color along the way.

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rp @diversifyournarrative: NON-RACIST (Passive Racist): grants permission for racist actions to occur and fails to consider the historical and current legacy of systemic racism.*

ANTI-RACIST: rejects the accepted racial norms, values, and ideologies in the U.S., and instead, actively seeks to understand how racism impacts the lived experiences of people daily.

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rp @iamrachelricketts: Just look at how the government and many companies reacted when the pandemic started. Profit over people is their clear message. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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We ACTIVELY fight to be anti-racist and to dismantle these white supremacist systems because slavery never really ended, it just took on a different name: CAPITALISM.

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Happy Friday!

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rp: @novareidofficial: We need to hear it, you need to hear it, especially if you are white. Now is the time to start recognizing how racism exists beyond just an act of hate; also how it impacts outcomes.

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Start creating generational antiracists in your lineage. Tag those who might find these words encouraging.

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rp @privtoprog: In antiracism work (and life in general!), an apology is only real if it includes acknowledgement of a harmful action (or inaction) and a commitment to changed behavior. That’s why the words of apology that corporations or brands or individuals offer are empty if there is no conscious movement toward change. Agree or agree? #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @nowhitesaviors: It is not one or the other. We need to address both head on and without hesitation. If you find yourself more comfortable addressing systems of oppression in theory or abstraction — if you fail to address real instances of white supremacy that are in front of you, in tangible ways, you do not fully understand the urgency or necessity of this work

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rp @nowhitesaviors: There has been a constant struggle for us as Black people to fit into these spaces where we aren’t even truly welcomed. We have to know that we are entitled to our own spaces and that it is our birth right to be here and take it back. White supremacy assumes that it’s still the master but the game is changing.

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rp @wherechangestarted: White privilege has allowed you to interact with racism in comfort and in your own terms. You subconsciously expect BIPOC (those who haven’t volunteered to do this work with you) to meet you where you’re most comfortable. You expect them to meet you where you require the least amount of change to participate in this work. That is not ok. That is not antiracism.

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rp @wherechangestarted: Being a good person doesn’t prevent anyone from perpetuating or benefiting from white supremacy. Not even the most liberal of the liberal voters. Not even the most progressive of progressive thinkers. Passive action and feel goods from a stationary place of safety won’t get this job done. You have to become an active participant in the movement to dismantle it. There is no other way.

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rp @theblackdetour: The conversation surrounding reparations for Black Americans has been asked to almost every politician running for the 2020 presidential election. Not to mention the movement of American Descendants of Slavery better known as ADOS has sparked a larger discussion surrounding reparations. With all this talk of reparations many Americans specifically Black Americans ponder what would “reparations” consist of, who would get these benefits and how would they be given out?

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rp @nowhitesaviors: So many of us claiming to be inclusive in these spaces are often still alienating or leaving out some of the most important voices we need to be listening to. So while you might be hearing from BIPOC voices, you are likely hearing from those who are “educated”, would be considered “well spoken” (in the coloniser’s language), those who are financially secure enough to access the internet & social media.

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rp @moemotivate: When Black folks mess up & when we express our humanness, bc not everything is a mistake, sometimes it’s our humanness being lived out, the outcomes can be deadly for us.

The socialization of perfectionism that is rooted in white supremacy dehumanizes us all, but the impacts are the most devastating to Black folks.

As Black folks, we even internalize this pressure to be perfect & assimilate as a form of survival.

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rp @blairimani: Usually “called out” means it happens in a more public arena while “called in” means it happens privately. Deciding whether to call someone IN or call someone OUT relies on a bunch of different factors: How well do you know the person? Is it easy to get in touch with them? How much emotional labor do you want to commit to this? Has the entity demonstrated a willingness to learn and grow from mistakes before?

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rp @privtoprog: Racism is a matter of the heart, mind, and soul any way you look it. It’s conditioned beliefs that have seeped into our subconscious and conscious minds since birth. It’s internalized and it’s externalized. White supremacy/racism is one of the most complex social systems created in the last 700 years, and that’s why antiracism is one of the most important things we will do in our lifetimes. We owe it to our offspring for generations to come. If you have a #Sunday #spiritual practice, make anti-racism a focal point.

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rp @workingclasshistory: 29 July 1910, the predominantly African-American citizens of Slocum, Texas, were massacred in an act of terror designed to preserve economic white supremacy. Hundreds of armed white racists attacked the town, gunning down Black people as they hid in their homes, work or tried to flee. The victims numbered from at least eight to 25, but many believe the figure to be much higher. After the massacre, and the exodus of Black residents, the racists stole their homes and property, and the town remains overwhelmingly white to this day. None of the perpetrators were punished, and none of the victims compensated.

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rp @andrearanaej: Knowledge without practice only leads to “good” feels, ideas and conversation. In order to create lasting change in our lives and world, we must make different decisions in how we relate, create and work.

You can know what white supremacy is and what it looks like in practice, but ending or upholding white supremacy resides in y(our) decisions.

You can know what colonialism is and what it looks like in practice, but decolonizing ourselves and our world(s) resides in y(our) decisions.

You can know what patriarchy is and what it looks like in practice, but ending or upholding patriarchy resides in y(our) decisions. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @privtoprog: Hey women, when a man says “I’m not sexist,” but he doesn’t do anything to actually work against sexism as he continues to benefit from our patriarchal society, we know that’s not only NOT helping, but it’s actually hurting. Take that concept and apply it to white Americans and racism. If you’re not actively antiracist, you are perpetuating a system that benefits you at the expense of people of color. That’s why we say having white skin privilege is not an accusation or blame, it’s an opportunity to use it for progress by taking action—learning, speaking up in your everyday life, and amplifying the voices of people of color. That’s what we do here every day. Making antiracism a thing of everyday, a thing of the future, a thing for everyone to partake in. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @woketeachers: Our biases have consequences!

These consequences disproportionately impact our Black students and students of color. Your biases cause excessive discipline, lower teacher expectations, over-critical grading procedures; and are linked to higher dropout rates, future incarceration, and lower higher education outcomes.

The first step toward disrupting implicit bias in your classroom is to truly audit your own biases. Get into the habit of mindfully interrupting your assumptions and redirecting them. Be honest about any discomforts and confusion you might feel. This is challenging work, and you might find yourself alarmed when you get honest about your biases. But that raw discovery can lead to real growth, and that growth will positively impact every student you teach.

UNPACK YOUR BIASES but remember they are deep rooted. You need to consciously and continuously reflect on your biases DAILY. If you really want a change, get justice, end racism, do this work DAILY. - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems

rp @iamrachelricketts: When we commit ourselves to authentic anti-racism it’s an all-hands on deck experience.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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We need to bring people into this movement, without question. And sometimes engaging in such a discussion is precisely what is required, especially for the white folx cuz y’all are doing the most harm (collect your people)! But it is equally important to lead by example and make it clear that racism and white supremacist behaviors will not be tolerated. Boundaries need to be set and stuck to. They needn’t be mean or vindictive, but sometimes we can make the loudest point by being clear about what is unacceptable + being unwilling to engage with such behavior.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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When you are authentically engage in anti-racism you will likely lose friends + family members. Your viewpoint goes against the status quo + demeans those with power and privilege. It can be a lonely place. You will give ish up. Without question. But oh what you will gain! Healing, connection, being on the right side of history + so much more. How have you freed yourself from the things you are not? Have you disassociated and disconnected yourself from the things and people not contributing to the right causes or contributing negatively? - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems