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About Writing About Blackness
Black culture ≠ pain. Recognizing our marginalization is vital but we are not defined by the pain inflicted by white supremacy. Recognize our holidays. Our cuisine. Our dances. Our music. Our languages. How we raise our children. How we treat our elders. Our spiritualities. I read an Atlantic article recently that alluded to a culture…
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Teaching Reflection: Week 12
Responsive pedagogy: The kids love anime/manga. I knew this, and made a conversation assignment using a manga strip. My 6th graders FLIPPED OUT. Adorable and hopefully will help them actually do their homework. Teacher identity: I’ve gotten the attention of a random 6th grade Caps fan after he noticed my Flyers gear in the hall.…
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Teaching Reflection: Week 7
Goals: Next year, I want to start a creative writing club. I want to start a LGBTQ+ club. I want to start a black liberation club. So, you know, realistic goals 🙃 Black students & teachers: I made a list of missing/incomplete assignments for my second period class because as a group they need more attention…
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