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Tomorrow, February 1st, a whole lot of well-intentioned folk will do their best to engage in “Black History” activities for the next 28 days. I beg you, before you start your journey; before you start that “rightous” discussion please consider the impact of your actions/gestures. Consider the trauma you might trigger by revisiting the senselessContinue reading “My history is too complex to squeeze it into the shortest month of the year”

Are we dreaming? For so many reasons we can characterize our new normal way of living as a nightmare. I recently had a conversation with someone who has only left their home 39 times in the last 295 days. They shared they spent their holidays alone. That absolutely breaks my heart. And if that wasn’tContinue reading “What All New Teachers Know”

But it has only been a minute…. less than 90 days, looking for sustainability and stronger efforts As I write, I realize it has been a minute since I last connected here. Reflecting on my reason for starting this blog, I realize I have not been true to myself and I have lost a bitContinue reading “It has been a minute…”

To be Black and female… https://time.com/5847970/police-brutality-black-women-girls/

Double Jeopardy… to be Black and a Woman.. Why was this necessary? https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5991abd1e4b08a247275e473

Sharing this article, but I can’t tell you how many times I have heard these same very things. It is a quick read, hope you enjoy and of course I would love to hear your thoughts. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/things-white-people-say-highlight-privilege_l_5edeafafc5b637b87e22cee0?ncid=APPLENEWS00001

I have something to say… this is me. Dr. Tiffany Smith-Simmons has dedicated her professional career to leaning in, inspiring and motivating others. She is driven by the insatiable need to reach back and lift others up. She is a dynamic, innovative and creative community servant who currently services her community as a Human ResourceContinue reading “why should i listen?”

Our country’s ugly identity is front and center. Our nation is grappling with a trifecta: a pandemic, a devastating economic downturn and the reality of systemic racism. For some, systemic racism is woven in the daily fabric of their lives and experiences. For others, oppressing people and abusing their privilege is a part of theirContinue reading “exercising privilege”