There is misinformation about anti-racist, decolonizing education and other approaches to creating more just and equitable education systems. We must reclaim the narratives and show the benefits of these approaches because it is education that uplifts all students.

The unpreparedness of the educated classes, the lack of practical links between them and the mass of the people, their laziness, and let it be said, their cowardice at the decisive moment of the struggle will give rise to tragic mishaps. - Frantz Fanon

I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit this should not be controversial 🫠

Where has humanity descended to that advocating for children to eat is seen as demonic.

Today Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving. As we celebrate with family and friends also keep in mind Indigenous people of Turtle Island for whom this day is difficult 🍂🍁

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day. Colonizers can occupy, but will never take the heart of the people away from their land.

A man screaming is not a dancing bear. Life is not a spectacle - Aimé Césaire

Registration is open to all for the Centre for Leadership & Diversity 6th Annual International Conference (Theme: Leadership for Renewal, Sustenance, and Resistance in Challenging Times) on October 16 - 18th, 2025. @drannlopez.bsky.social Registration link: oise.jotform.com/251735755661...

Shout out to all the teachers on #WorldTeachersDay

If we lose humanity, we lose everything. Stay focused

We would like to invite you to the panel discussion at the CLD's 6th Annual International Conference, featuring Alison Mitchell, Dr. Beyhan Farhadi, Dr. Camille Logan, Teralyn Phipps, and Dr. Vidya Shah. @drannlopez.bsky.social 📅Friday ,October 17, 2025 🔗https://oise.jotform.com/251735755661969

The panel discussion at the CLD's 6th Annual International Conference will feature Alison Mitchell, Dr. Beyhan Farhadi, Dr. Camille Logan, Teralyn Phipps, and Dr. Vidya Shah and moderated by Dr. Ann Lopez. Registration is open! @drannlopez.bsky.social 🔗https://oise.jotform.com/251735755661969

I am honoured to be a keynote panelist for the 6th Annual Centre for Leadership and Diversity International Conference in October 🇨🇦 @oiseuoft.bsky.social @drannlopez.bsky.social @centcs.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @seraethics.bsky.social

All are invited to CLD 6th Annual International Conference Oct 16-18, 2025. Oct Virtual, Oct 17-18 In-Person kThe theme of the Conference is Leadership for Renewal, Sustenance, and Resistance in Challenging Times. Registration link below ⬇️

𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 What a wonderful #SERA session this evening with Prof. @drannlopez.bsky.social @oiseuoft.bsky.social, in partnership with @seraethics.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social Sincere thanks to Prof. Lopez and to everyone who attended and engaged in the discussion.

Leadership without empathy and care is not leadership

Looking forward to being in conversation. Thanks for organizing. @seraethics.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social @oiseuoft.bsky.social @lhaecomms.bsky.social

Remembering James Baldwin on his birthday. One of my favourite quotes “The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality”.

We are delighted to be organising an event on #Ethical #Leadership in partnership with the @seralisen.bsky.social network and @drannlopez.bsky.social from @oiseuoft.bsky.social Center for Leadership and Diversity! @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social @profaileenk.bsky.social

It was an amazing conference. Thanks for inviting me into space. See you in 2027

Privileged again to hear @drannlopez.bsky.social @belmasoffice.bsky.social in her keynote “A Call to Action: Sustenance, Determination, and Hope in Challenging Times” #Agency #Resistance #Leading @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social @mariemcquade.bsky.social @msbakerht.bsky.social

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦🍁

Join me today as I discuss “Decolonising Education: Imperatives for 21st Century Principalship at the NCEL Leadership Series meeting, Ministry of Education Jamaica 🇯🇲@OISEUofT @LHAEUTOISE. Scan the QR Code to register

People who lack empathy should not be in positions of leadership.

My peonies bloomed this year. So beautiful. Enjoying while they last

Can’t to join the amazing educators, students, community members @isatt2025.bsky.social @oiseuoft.bsky.social @lhaecomms.bsky.social

Looking forwards to the conversation @oiseuoft.bsky.social @lhaecomms.bsky.social

So sorry to hear that Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o has joined the ancestors. His writings have influenced my work over the years especially his book Decolonising the Mind. RIP Ngũgĩ🕊️

Phang: We don’t need the Ten Commandments hanging in Texas schools. What we need is common-sense gun legislation—so the kids can live. If my kid goes to a public school in Texas and they can’t come home alive, I don’t give a shit about the Ten Commandments being posted on the wall.

My latest in the Journal of School Leadership. Leaders must use their leadership agency and know as leaders what they will not be complicit in, be silent about, and advocate for @OISEUofT @LHAEUTOISE @CLD_Leadership

Happy 100th Birthday to Malcolm X Omowale El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz born May 19,1925. He fought for justice Black people and all oppressed people everywhere. His words continue to inspire.

Says a lot about a society and embedded anti-Black racism when racist slurs are hurled at a Black child by an adult and that adult is financially rewarded for their racist act.

Colonizers will never give up willingly the benefits and resources they reap from colonization

NEW: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has declared April 2025 as Confederate Heritage Month. He did so at the behest of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, a neo-Confederate organization that espouses “Lost Cause” ideology, which whitewashes the role of slavery in the Civil War. 🧵

Black people are not safe among them

What an awful thing to do all while they wrap themselves in the Bible

Leadership that centres the most vulnerable and lead with humility. He called into Gaza daily and apologized for Residential school harm in Canada.

When we revolt it’s not for a particular culture. We revolt simply because, for many reasons, we can no longer breathe - Frantz Fanon

Happy Easter to all who celebrate

"In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist. We must be anti-racist." - Angela Davis

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Two weeks to go 🙌 Have you registered yet for CLD's next Focus on Research Series, to be presented by Dr. Paul Campbell on April 30 2025, @ 12:30pm EST & moderated by Dr. Caroline Manion @oiseuoft.bsky.social @drannlopez.bsky.social 💫 🔗 oise-utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/regi... See you there! 💫

What happened to law and order Republicans? They are participating in the most lawless acts and denying folks their rights.

The master’s tools will never take down the master’s house”. - Audre Lorde

We live in a world of misinformation and lies by propelled by narcissistic and leaders whose sole agenda is power for oligarchs.

Do not miss this opportunity to engage, share research, ideas, and actions at CLD Virtual and On-Line Conference Oct 16-18, 2025. Link below to send in Abstracts ⬇️

Leadership that does not centre humanity is not leadership.

When people show you who they are the first time, believe them - Maya Angelou

To educate the masses politically does not mean, cannot mean, making a political speech. What it means is to try, relentlessly and passionately, to teach the masses that everything depends on them. - Frantz Fanon