The celebration of Juneteenth started in Galveston, but its impact is felt far beyond Texas. Generations of Americans refused to accept that freedom belongs just to some. They understood that freedom is something to cherish, and that each generation must continue the fight for justice and equality.

Marilou & I are still on a high from The Presidential Center Opening! A non-stop party with inspirational speeches from Barack & Michelle, followed by a FANtastic 🎶 concert (check out the artists below)! By the time Stevie Wonder performed "Higher Ground" the crowd nearly passed out from sheer joy!🥰

What better way to spend part of my #Juneteenth than to dive deeper into #Tech & #ComputerScience 🖤💚❤️ We are UNDERREPRESENTED, but it won’t always be that way. #BlackWomenInSTEM #Edusky

It’s been a long time, I shouldn’t have left you… #hello

Obama Center Reflecting Pool

Black women are so beautiful 😭

One of my favorite moments of the day. If you missed it, take a moment… 🤎 John Legend and Common performing “Glory.”

What are the odds of TWO master orators married to one another? Listening to them speak was uplifting, inspirational and exhilarating. A reminder of another, better time when leaders spoke to our better angels & offered hope & optimism rather than divisive vulgarisms. #ChangeIsComingNovember3rd

It’s been a long time, I shouldn’t have left you… #hello

To know Barack and Michelle is to understand: They have always believed that leadership is about leaving something behind that empowers others.

Showcasing 100 years of lifelong & valuable contributions from the black community. Even tho it was only approved for the 2nd half of the month, #representation matters. #blackstem #blackhistory #blackeducators #blackinnovators

Next up, @phonisha.bsky.social session to reduce math avoidance & get real!

On a Saturday. I had THEE BEST 5 participants for my first Region 4 Math Conference. Thank you @phonisha.bsky.social for being amazing !

Same style #bright New year #13 New District New role #leadership New focus #coaching Renewed passion #higher #mathleader #blackedusky #planner #notetaking #edusky

✨Multifaceted✨

We all know that learning looks different for everyone. So why does it have to be a “standard” of aesthetics for the educators? I love when someone says, “you don’t LOOK like an educator.” - I know, thank you 🙂‍↔️ I prefer to look like, walk like & act like… ME! A creator of many things. #blackedusky

Dean Mason🖤🍎 How do you keep track? If i don’t write it down, or add to a calendar, I’m going to forget #blackedusky #edusky #planner

TODAY IS MY LAST DAY AS A TEACHER!!! I thought it would be harder than this. #BlackEduSky #EduSky

I finally submitted my resignation #BlackEduSky

#GameOver #SuperbowlLIX

Snow Week here in Texas 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 #edusky

Public Education is no longer for me. I’ve served my time. Career switchers weigh-in. #BlackEduSky #EduSky #IQuit

Happy Winter Break 😩☹️ #EduSky

#EduSky #BlackEduSky At what point do we stop the guilt of “I’ll be deserting my contract” or “the kids need me to stay”, when your admin has made it completely unbearable for you to remain positive and happy?

Giving observations the week of district semester exams and the week school lets out for the winter break is … help me with a word #BlackEduSky #EduSky

The fact that we are in the last week before the end of the semester. Winter break. And administering district semester exams, with a modified schedule & we still have to stay after to do lesson rehearsals with no planning this week, is beyond me! #EduSky #BlackEduSky

Let’s talk #cologne! My husband has to smell Delicious at all times😜 Lately I have gotten into the Arabic scents Haramain is my fave on him, and I love the Lattafa line for me… but this one here 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 #BlackSky

Last year my husband decided to start a designer cologne tradition for our son(19 in Feb), nephew (19) and son-in-love(25 in Feb) It was Tom Ford last year. This year it’s Chanel. Nothing better than a handsome, good smelling man! #BlackSky

Who here agrees?

JAMIE FOXX!!!! Finally watched. #MyGod

Let’s chat: How long is your planning period? How far out do you think I am planned based off these blurred exemplars? #BlackEduSky #EduSky

Shirt story. Last school year I wrote curriculum with my district, temporarily. The managers and director over curriculum in central office are so arrogant, cliquey & IGNORANT, they made it impossible to enjoy. THEY ARE STILL PUSHING OUT ERRORS. #BlackEduSky #EduSky #MathSky

Bucked the system today and it’s been smooth sailing. I’m over the micromanaging. Just waiting on an offer ✌🏾

👁️👁️ I said I wasn’t listening to anything else over the break 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 #GNX #blacksky

I have reached the point of #exodus year where I’m no longer going to consider recommitting to the classroom & it’s going to take no other option but to stay, to continue. #BlackEduSky #EduSky

Actually being able to “do” the desired plan of development. Showing up to a PD on “unpacking TEKs” and it’s just a PowerPoint of examples is such a wasted effort and time spot.

Educators weigh in: Have you ever considered, or actually resigned from the classroom, or current commitment before finishing the school year? What was your reason? #EduSky #BlackEduSky

Good morning to the 92% those who support them & fellow educators 15 work days. #blacksky #blackedusky #blackskyover30 #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50

Dear Admin: it is counterproductive to observe a content that you cannot jump in & coach students on, so you interrupt the teacher’s ebb n flow to suit your agenda of saying you’re coaching the teacher on “monitoring & adjusting”… #BlackEduSky #EduSky #OverIt

-5*3 -Sqrt of 225 -3 groups of 5 -The number after 14 However put, that’s how long we have, educators. We’ve got this!!! #BlackEduSky #EduSky #MathSky

4:57 ante meridiem & I have been up for an hour. Because… anxiety after a needed break from the he mundane, micromanaged chaos, knowing I haven’t done the first lesson slide for the week. ✨le sigh✨ lemme put on some coffee or hit the gym for energy… after a nap #BlackEduSky #EduSky #ITeachMath

Abolishing the Department of Education has to be one of the dumbest ideas of my lifetime.

Self & career growth.

It’s all relative. Especially when you go beyond the surface of “what’s your sign?”

Either one of my 3 besties. Or my daughter!

Tamia- You put a move on my heart