"Doing the right thing is often the hard thing to do, which is why it can be an uncommon outcome." This piece from Forbes discusses moral courage in leadership: www.forbes.com/sites/forbes.... #dotherightthing #bethechange #dothehardthing

"Doing the right thing is always the right thing. It feels good, it’s the right thing to do, it brings you closer to others, and it will transform your life." Via Medium: medium.com/the-mission/.... #dotherightthing #bethechange

"Moral courage means standing up for our principles to stop wrongdoing or to protect others, despite the risks." This piece from The Greater Good Science Center explores what stops people from standing up for what is right: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item.... #moralcourage #courage

"By understanding how to plan for direct action, individuals and groups can realize their power to effect change." Learning for Justice has developed a toolkit that offers a structure to introduce planning action for change: www.splcenter.org/learning-for.... #bethechange #realizeyourpower

How can we support those who stand up for what is right, instead of merely valorizing their sacrifices? This piece from Psychology Today explores this question here: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cult.... #courage #strength #standupforwhatisright

For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

"Let your might and your power emanate from that place in you that is nurturing and caring." -Toni Morrison ibpaworld.org #CompassionatePower #BeTheLight #BeTheChange #BeTheOne #Humanity

"We should seek out all the doors which still remain ajar, however slight the opening might be." -Angela Y. Davis ibpaworld.org #Courage #Persistence #BeTheChange #BeTheLight #BeTheOne #KeepGoing

Teaching Black History promotes critical thinking, inspires a new generation of leaders, and encourages better citizenship. Learn more from the University of Maryland Global Campus: www.umgc.edu/blog/importa.... #BlackHistory #BlackHistory365 #citizenship #criticalthinking #EduSky

Racial trauma has a profound impact on mental health, including depression, anxiety, and hypervigilance. The Greater Good Science Center provides ways to begin healing from racial trauma: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item.... #BlackHistory #BlackHistory365 #mentalhealth #wellbeing #healing

During Black History Month, Mental Health America highlights the often-overlooked Black and African American contributions to the mental health movement. See mhanational.org/black-histor... to learn more. #BlackHistory #BlackHistory365 #mentalhealth #wellbeing #health

Black History Month is followed by Women's History Month in March. Edutopia explores how teachers can use these overlapping heritage months for students to examine the complexity of the human experience. www.edutopia.org/article/blac.... #BlackHistory #WomensHistory #BlackHistory365 #EduSky

Black history is central to a nation’s story. The Southern Poverty Law Center urges all to commit to civic action to ensure human rights and dignity for everyone: www.splcenter.org/learning-for.... #BlackHistory365 #BlackHistory #KnowYourHistory #EduSky

"The fact is that justice is indivisible; injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." -Martin Luther King, Jr. ibpaworld.org #JusticeIsIndivisible #JusticeForAll #BeTheChange

"You don't have to think about doing the right thing. If you're for the right thing, then you do it without thinking." -Maya Angelou ibpaworld.org #BlackHistoryMonth #DoTheRightThing #BeTheChange #BeTheOne

"To ensure that all children get a real chance at a fulfilling education, we need to address systemic racism and poverty as tangible barriers to learning and future achievement." Learn more about the efforts of the NAACP: naacp.org/issues/educa.... #BlackHistoryMonth #EducationalEquity #EduSky

"Storytelling is our roots and wings," writes Andrea Collier as she reflects on the powerful role of storytelling in Black history. Read more in this piece from the Greater Good Science Center: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item.... #BlackHistoryMonth #Storytelling #BeTheLight #EduSky

BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide. This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.

Black History Month provides "a fresh reminder to take stock of where systemic racism persists and give visibility to the people and organizations creating change." Via the World Economic Forum: www.weforum.org/stories/2024.... #BlackHistoryMonth #TakeStock #GiveVisibility #BeTheChange

I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

Black History Month can be a full-fledged celebration of accomplishments that have shaped an entire nation. This @edutopia.org piece explores ways to celebrate in schools: www.edutopia.org/article/cele.... #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #EduSky

How did February become Black History Month? Learn of the early 19th-century mission of Carter G. Woodson to dedicate efforts for celebrating and studying black history and culture from Time Magazine: time.com/4197928/hist.... #BlackHistoryMonth #TruthDoesNotChange #EduSky #BlackHistoryIsUSHistory

"Never let anyone—any person or any force—dampen, dim, or diminish your light." -John Lewis ibpaworld.org #letyourlightshine #shine #bethelight #betheone #bethechange

"One light feeds another. One strong family lends strength to more. One engaged community can ignite those around it. This is the power of the light we carry." -Michelle Obama ibpaworld.org #bethelight #community #golightyourworld #family #bethechange

"History is being written in real-time by contemporary Black leaders who are marking major milestones and having a meaningful impact along the way." Read more from the NAACP about Black History and Futures: naacp.org/issues/educa.... #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #EduSky

In a piece from the Greater Good Science Center, Andrea Collier shares why storytelling has such a powerful role in Black American History and in individual lives: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item.... #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #storytelling #EduSky

Hopewatch, an initiative from the Southern Poverty Law Center, amplifies the unwavering commitment of people who tirelessly advocate for racial and social justice. See www.splcenter.org/resources/ho... for more information. #SocialJustice #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #Justice #SpeakOut #EduSky

Black History Month is an opportunity to teach students about the richness of black language traditions. This article from @Edutopia.org offers ways to include visual, sonic, dramatic, and multimedia texts: www.edutopia.org/article/blac.... #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #EduSky

2026 marks a century of national commemorations of Black history. History.com has a collection of over 80 short videos that honors African-Americans and their achievements. Explore these and more at www.history.com/articles/bla.... #BlackHistoryMonth #EduSky #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory

“It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” -Eleanor Roosevelt ibpaworld.org #peace #believe #peaceisaction #morethantalk

Discover what happens to our well-being when we respond to suffering with compassion and collective action, and why choosing to care can help us hold on to our shared humanity in this episode of the Science of Happiness podcast: greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/ite.... #humanity #compassion #care

"IT IS compassion rather than the principle of justice which can guard us against being unjust to our fellow men." -Eric Hoffer ibpaworld.org #compassion #justice #bethechange #bethelight

Compassion is a deep, heartfelt concern for the well-being of others that creates greater unity and harmony. Explore the principles of compassion via Psychology Today: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-.... #compassion #wellbeing #unity #harmony

"By definition, 'common humanity' emphasizes our shared struggles, imperfections, and interconnectedness. It fosters belonging and compassion over loneliness and isolation." Learn more from Stanford's Center for Compassion & Altruism Research: ccare.stanford.edu/ccare/common.... #empathy #compassion

Empathy interviews can help students connect with each other and overcome social barriers to build a more cohesive community. This piece from Edutopia shares one school's experience: www.edutopia.org/article/lowe.... #empathy #connection #community #students #EduSky

"With empathy, we join the suffering of others who suffer, but stop short of actually helping. With compassion, we take a step away from the emotion of empathy and ask ourselves ‘how can we help?’" Learn more about the difference via Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/rasmus.... #empathy #compassion

"It is perilous to separate thinking rightly from acting rightly...Truth is given, not to be contemplated, but to be done. Life is an action — not a thought." -Frederick William Robertson ibpaworld.org #truth #lifeisaction #truthistobedone #bethelight #bethechange

"There is no greatness where there is not simplicity, goodness, and truth." -Leo Tolstoy ibpaworld.org #truth #goodness #simplicity #greatness #bethelight #bethechange

Compassionate leadership results in mutual growth and encourages leaders to take care of themselves and their people. Read more from Harvard Business Corporate Learning: www.harvardbusiness.org/wp-content/u.... #compassion #leadership #bethelight

Honesty is a complex value that must be actively modeled and nurtured in young people, by helping them to understand the social norms around honesty and to foster strong, trusting relationships with others." Via the Greater Good in Education: ggie.berkeley.edu/student-well.... #EduSky #students

Community engagement and trust are essential for overall health and well-being, for increasing equitable access to resources, and for supporting an effective and connected citizenry. To learn more: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC.... #community #trust #health #wellbeing #truth

By teaching elementary students how to evaluate information they find online, students learn to thrive in a connected world and to use digital tools safely and effectively. Learn more via Edutopia: www.edutopia.org/article/teac.... #onlinesafety #students #teachers #EduSky

A part of being a responsible leader is being honest with ourselves about how we can best contribute, which then helps us build a more sustainable reputation within our organizations. Via Medium: raisanabila.medium.com/why-being-ho.... #behonestwithyourself #responsibleleadership

All humanity.

"We pledge ourselves to liberate all our people from the continuing bondage of...discrimination. It is often easier to become outraged by injustice half a world away than by oppression and discrimination half a block from home." -Martin Luther King, Jr. ibpaworld.org #bethelight #bethechange

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." -Martin Luther King, Jr. ibpaworld.org #justice #justiceforall #bethelight #bethechange

Life's most persistent and urgent question is, "What are you doing for others?" -Martin Luther King, Jr. ibpaworld.org #humanity #kindness #compassion #bethechange #bethelight

“I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirits.” -Martin Luther King, Jr. ibpaworld.org #audacity #dignity #equality #freedom #education #culture

"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality." Martin Luther King, Jr. ibpaworld.org #unconditionallove #unarmedtruth #truth #bethelight #bethechange

"We are now faced with the fact, my friends, that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now." -Martin Luther King, Jr. ibpaworld.org #tomorrowistoday #fierceurgencyofnow #bethechange #bethelight