On Tuesday, Google apologized for sending a push alert that included the N-word. Completely spelled out. Hard “er” and all. The tech giant says its BAFTA notification was just a system error. For Black people, that distinction doesn’t erase the harm. wordinblack.com/2026/02/goog...

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"Once we ensure that students can read, we need to make sure students accidentally or intentionally fall in love with reading." Teach Plus MA Policy Fellow Caroline Lovett shares how school librarians and staff can get students to become lifelong readers: www.milforddailynews.com/story/opinio...

For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.—Nelson Mandela Pic of the day #photography

This one hits hard.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS: Applications are open for Summer 2026 #FreedomSchoolsLiteracyAcademy! You can get paid to support literacy, build leadership skills, and explore teaching in Philly. Apply now: https://thecenterblacked.org/fsla-home/high-school-students/ #WeNeedBlackTeachers

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The Pennsylvania Senate has passed the CROWN Act, protecting public school students from discrimination based on hair type, texture and protective styles like braids, twists, and locs. Thank you to all lawmakers who supported this critical legislation!

Polls Show Parents Are Voting for Their Kids’ Education, Not Political Parties www.the74million.org/article/poll...

School districts that collectively enroll roughly 1 in 7 of the nation’s K-12 public school students will begin going without routine federal payments in the coming days as the government shutdown drags on.

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Read Will Bunch's Opinion piece in today's paper. Spot on www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

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It was weirdly fitting that the Charlie Kirk murder blended into the 9/11 anniversary as once again Americans were told to “watch what they say” The hypocritical censorship around a “free speech hero.” My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

A totally serious commitment and not at all extended in only one direction.

I did not follow #bear protocols on my trip to Ricketts Glen State Park. We paid the price. Click on link to read my @inquirer.com story abouty family’s night of chaos. www.inquirer.com/life/outdoor...

At Times Like These, My Advice: Take a Hike! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/o...

The @karenhunter.bsky.social show welcomes CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development : Sharif El-Mekki! www.weneedblackteachers.org @centerblacked.bsky.social @selmekki.bsky.social #KarenRebels

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Go to Knarrative and sign up to get access to Knubia! knarrative.com @karenhunter.bsky.social #KarenRebels

Love evergreens

Last day of #teacherappreciationweek so shout out to all the Black teachers. And special love to @selmekki.bsky.social who has dedicated his all to ensuring Black folks become teachers. He wrote this for @wordinblacknews.bsky.social about how to fight for schools wordinblack.com/2025/05/5-th...

Why We Must Act: A Letter from @selmekki.bsky.social: thecenterblacked.org/why-we-must-... #WeNeedBlackTeachers

Knitting, cheerleading, fishing: This is what a cellphone ban looks like in one school district hechingerreport.org/knitting-che...

Ronald and Donald: Reagan Celebrated Black Educators, Trump is Attacking Them www.the74million.org/article/rona...

Congrats to Haverford High School social studies teacher Leon Smith on winning the 2025 PA Teacher of the Year title! He shared his story with The Philadelphia Tribune and hopes to encourage more future Black educators to join the profession. www.phillytrib.com/news/state_a... #WeNeedBlackTeachers