#EduColor Archive
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Thursday March 31, 2016
Finally making it to an on time!
Aak! chat is now starting! I'm not ready!
Joanne from Missouri. Video was so interesting. Looking for more.
They said, “You are a savage and dangerous woman.” I am speaking the truth & the truth is savage and dangerous. Nawal El-Saadawi
Jenn, from NY. I'm deeply committed to thoughtfully elevating women's voices, especially women and girls of color.
Good evening! I'm Melinda, an edwriter from DC area & mom to The Boy. Co-hosting tonite w/ . Thx for joining us!
Hi all. I'm Akilah, Professional Learning Specialist, from VA. I am a woman of color and I have nieces that inspire me!
A0. Jenifer here. Adjunct teaching PR & business comm courses. Specific topic piqued my interest. https://t.co/dyJbzkqoAP
A0: Alia. I'm a black woman passionate about providing safe space for growth/dialogue for other black people, especially women.
A0: Jaison from Houston. Entrepreneur, admin. I'm always interested in what's being discussed on . Important, progressive convos.
starts now! Woop! Join us
Hello all!This is Dahlia, a teacher and now doctoral student - excited to co-host w/. Welcome!
Q0: I'm Khalilah... A Black woman all day every day. Mother of 3 Black girls, and I like my babies' hair with baby hair and afros
A0: Wagma, doc student in ed policy, former DCPS teach. Have experienced ed from 3 angles as a woman of color. Hellooo everyone!
chat happening now! I can't make it tonight but you all should. They're discussing an important topic about our girls. LuvUFam❤️👊🏼
Great crowd! :) Welcome all. First question coming up in one minute.
Going to try and get focused on with and tonight. I teach many students of color.
A0: Nico here, 8th Grade ELA teacher from California, excited for a round of learning on .
Knikole from TX. I'm a woman of color raising a woman of color. That's what interests me most
A0 Love coming together to fellowship with people committed to the movement
Great to see you here & love the way you emphasized listening and learning. . Thank you.
A0. Always trying to do whats right & expand & gather and hear every1's experiences
hi everyone! i'm grace, currently studying teacher education in TN and proud to claim WoC as solidarity identity
I see y'all l posting about your kids in intros. Just me and this firewater here.
Awww! That's so awesome. Thx for joining us! :)
Ed Fuller--asooc prof at Penn state & interested in intersection of race, gender, and leadership
Idil from Ottawa joining . Woman of colour, teacher in a diverse high school & director of a mentorship camp for Muslim girls.
A0: Maggie, grad student in religion w ties to Bmore teaching & community.
A1: As Black woman, speaking up can earn you "angry Black woman" label. Staying silent = disempowered. Damned if you do or don't.
How u embody ur femininity and when is critical to how I oriceed in next steps. Women always have to be thinking abt being women
A0: Jamie from LA, by way of NJ&DC. doc student, former teacher. want to be an accomplice in supporting WOC in my life-friends &Ss
A1: Women of color sit at the intersection of at least two marginalizing systems: racism+sexism. https://t.co/JbtQeeLOVZ
Solidarity indeed! Love you!
A1. As a man, its tough to know of a woman's exp, but society always demands & sees actions of W w/more scrutiny, moreso as WOC
A1 There's an additional layer of code-switching and expectations to navigate as a woman of color. https://t.co/lgqpcWi2Sl
Amen. We are either angry or oppressed. Angry I am! https://t.co/3LX8mb63N0
A1: As Black woman, speaking up can earn you "angry Black woman" label. Staying silent = disempowered. Damned if you do or don't.
Yup. And even when you're not angry, just excited or passionate, it's interpreted as anger. Frustrating. https://t.co/qVUn3Jrcn7
A1: As Black woman, speaking up can earn you "angry Black woman" label. Staying silent = disempowered. Damned if you do or don't.
A1: Not enough characters to explain-walking in the skin of a woman of color is empowering & exhausting https://t.co/38gF3f2edL
It means we have a thinner tightrope to walk, and that "leaning in" looks different for us.
So glad you are here, you fabulous accomplice!
(also hey guys I'm CT I'm a teacher in Honolulu, HI 👋🏽 )
A1: Some skin is privileged and prioritized by archaic and oppressive systems meant to divide & conquer https://t.co/dllIX5WpaJ
A0: To continue with the first Q, I'm a black man who loves women (especially black women) and I'm still learning how to show it.
A1:Being a woman studying policy is already hard, man's world. Being a WoC amplifies it tremendously. Lots of self doubt.
awww thx! hoping my friend will make it. this is what her research is all about!
Like not just navigating being a woman, but navigating it as a woman of color in America AND navigating your home-culture's rules
A1: The experience as a black girl/woman is a journey that should be traveled with support from others https://t.co/38gF3f2edL
A1: I feel the burden of two communities. It can be exhausting w/no privilege in either one.
Frustrating and intended to silence I often believe. It's policing of our behavior, and meant to inhibit. https://t.co/qd0QbtCvI0
Yup. And even when you're not angry, just excited or passionate, it's interpreted as anger. Frustrating. https://t.co/qVUn3Jrcn7
A1: As Black woman, speaking up can earn you "angry Black woman" label. Staying silent = disempowered. Damned if you do or don't.
A1 But it also means we learn the skill of code-switching, and that we have the opp. to build and model resilience for ea. other.
Yes. We often forget the empowering part but that's what allows us to connect and thrive.
As women our exp are often spoken over and as blk ppl our exp are washed out of the conversation totally at times
chat falls on last day of , so we'll be sharing quotes thruout evening from prominent WoC to educate/enlighten.
A1 Different skins come with different inaccurate preconceived biases....passive, bossy, lazy... https://t.co/84iTPaMvQ7
“Wild tongues can't be tamed, they can only be cut out.”
― Gloria E. Anzaldúa, Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza
A1: Someone said in chat how standards of womanhood weren't made to include women of color.
Yes. But joke's on them, because it doesn't bother me to seem angry.
Hello, . First time participant, I'm Ku, Learning Coach, Argentina
A1. White women, especially those of a certain age and size, can slip on a skin of invisibility in some instances and places.
A1: our experiences as women are racialized-- different stereotypes/expectations & so often hypersexualized
yes yes yes. this right here. lots of loaded, extra navigation https://t.co/j27dOy9onQ
A1: I feel the burden of two communities. It can be exhausting w/no privilege in either one.
Agreed. Our passion and purpose can be envied and feared but it always shines bright in my walk. https://t.co/TgqD2HoZFY
Yup. And even when you're not angry, just excited or passionate, it's interpreted as anger. Frustrating. https://t.co/qVUn3Jrcn7
A1: As Black woman, speaking up can earn you "angry Black woman" label. Staying silent = disempowered. Damned if you do or don't.
A1: Being a Black girl in American schools means being 6x more likely to be suspended than your peers for the same infraction
Y'all, head to the chat right now.
A0 I'm Zac coming live from DC and I do stuff in learning and teaching.
Hey! Im new to education and have specific interest in improving education for students of color and girls https://t.co/3KdIRtFlsg
Yes! Women / girls of color are measured by a white girl meter of what is acceptable and expected. That needs to change.
A1) Same action can be read as disrespectful, violent, or kids-being-kids depending on body performing it https://t.co/8aKk7d1XI5
A1: Women of color are often excluded from the protections (however harmful they may be) that we generally offer to women.
Hello . Sarah here from the DC Metro Area. Sorry to be tardy.
Yes. It can be a delicate balance that takes so much discipline to just "be" in our daily walks https://t.co/DneOjG8YQg
A1: Women of color sit at the intersection of at least two marginalizing systems: racism+sexism. https://t.co/JbtQeeLOVZ
This stat should be yelled from rooftops. Knowing it should push folks to reflect on their biases. https://t.co/OgU7Koz6qL
A1: Being a Black girl in American schools means being 6x more likely to be suspended than your peers for the same infraction
A1: As an immigrant woman, having to CONSTANTLY prove I am not submissive wears me out.That's why seeming angry doesn't bother me.
It also means fewer headlines than the Black boys who are suspended at lesser rates (though still more than white Ss)
A1: my taiwanese mother told me to never speak up in a group unless addressed by an elder. she practiced what she preached.
Q1 is just whew for me right now. I had to wall away and collect my thoughts.
This is also often undiscussed. Womanhood=sexualized, and the "of color" often the "exotic" aspect -_____- https://t.co/BlQHofg4qi
A1: our experiences as women are racialized-- different stereotypes/expectations & so often hypersexualized
I like that phrasing. "A skin of invisibility"
. as a Black Muslim woman I'm often the only one of my kind in classrooms/academic settings.
Because so many wish to live in that authenticity of emotion & our racist patriarchal system has deemed that bad.
Absolutely. feel so powerful that I was given gift of being born in this image; know it came with purpose https://t.co/TpqE2q2PIX
Yes. We often forget the empowering part but that's what allows us to connect and thrive.
A1: think much feminist work ignored the embodiedness of womanhood &lost so much of the story of womanhood.
If one more person - man or woman - tells me I'm exotic...as a compliment, I will scream.
or a perpetually foreign toy, to be played with, ignored, or demonized whenever convenient 😞 https://t.co/iiJ1P9GFMT
A1: As an immigrant woman, having to CONSTANTLY prove I am not submissive wears me out.That's why seeming angry doesn't bother me.
My honest response: can I live? Can I NOT analyze my every movement/interaction/? Feels like I can't. https://t.co/RgX1gQVFt4
A2. My answer there is always to assume that it has an affect and trust that it's individual. Mine to understand, not assume.
A lot of power in these words here.
I think our ideas of what is "feminist work" need to be more inclusive. https://t.co/hOeXzzv8Va
A1: think much feminist work ignored the embodiedness of womanhood &lost so much of the story of womanhood.
A1: There quite a few names women will be placed based on skin tone. Loud, mean, bossy, too direct are some adj I've heard used
Feel you as a visibly Muslim & black woman. Dancing btw oppressed Muslim and angry black woman.
😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒😒 it's not cute. it's not a compliment. it's both othering and sexist. I cannot even. https://t.co/nTaJ27xcUk
If one more person - man or woman - tells me I'm exotic...as a compliment, I will scream.
A2: Black girls in schools often receive messages must be quiet & not share trauma in order to "survive" https://t.co/It3d2QBowM
So let us hear it when you're ready, sis...take your time. :) https://t.co/wd612fIZUT
Q1 is just whew for me right now. I had to wall away and collect my thoughts.
Yes. Submissive yet sneaky. Demure yet hyper-sexualized.
The Intersectionality our girls face is overbearing pressure- pressure from all ends unconsciously n conc.
People attack what they envy too...that's why surround myself w love & People who understand my glow and purpose
And having to rep so many different communities - all marginalized in the U.S. Power to you!
for serious. gross that the intro to women in sociology class I took in UG has ZERO Black Feminist Theorists in it. ridic
A2: Girls of color face higher levels of sexual harassment inside schools, including from trusted adults. https://t.co/bltALnnEB6
Truth. I think so much of my role as modeling/helping learn how to see and use that gift. I needed that https://t.co/aFSX5s93cO
Absolutely. feel so powerful that I was given gift of being born in this image; know it came with purpose https://t.co/TpqE2q2PIX
Yes. We often forget the empowering part but that's what allows us to connect and thrive.
A2. Intersectionality of gender/ethnicity also means having to face multitudes of stereotypes/labeling from all sides, Ts,Ss,
“Finding the leaders of the future is a question of recognizing those people who give leadership in a crisis"—Grace Lee Boggs
Hello. I'm Detra and a literacy educator of color in NYC. My work explores issues of equity and social justice.
A1 blk w are often denied access to femininity in western sense & hypersexualized in a way that denies humanity
A1: Think about my experiences & if it's any different for my 4 nieces today. Being of color, you are labeled before you are seen.
I think that's relative. Enough folk haven't done the work to extrapolate what looks like for girls
A2: Real issue when girls of color don't have adults who understand their journey so don't pave the way https://t.co/Ght6JMPjDS
Interesting to think about the difference yet both challenging experiences of being "visibly" different https://t.co/FP8EZXOXYM
Feel you as a visibly Muslim & black woman. Dancing btw oppressed Muslim and angry black woman.
A2: Without safety and guidance, they're often forced into boxes. Sapphires, Mammies, Jezebels. https://t.co/8vufREpq0z
A1 Visual assumptions hinder some people's ability to see the person before the assumption. It's a battle in this skin
And she's my amazing, professor, mentor and sister! Constantly lifting us up! https://t.co/Bqytna96ww
Hello. I'm Detra and a literacy educator of color in NYC. My work explores issues of equity and social justice.
may not even be limited to White Ts/Ss, other POCs also come w/ inherent biases towards diff. ethnic groups
My name is Mandolyn, also know by my artist name mystic. I am here as a children's advocate and arts facilitator. I'm in Oakland.
A0. Michelle, NYC, Director of Programs for an innovative online mentoring nonprofit. The tag piqued my interest.
Life all day everyday https://t.co/3246KSPJed
Feel you as a visibly Muslim & black woman. Dancing btw oppressed Muslim and angry black woman.
thank you for reminding us of the strength that comes with being a WoC too... we contain multitudes 💛 https://t.co/jh4xj8O3D9
People attack what they envy too...that's why surround myself w love & People who understand my glow and purpose
A2: We use the phrase "girls of color" when we should be speaking about a specific group. Different identities, diff experiences.
Expectations of behaviour&ability. Ts and Admins find what they are expecting, Ss not seen as individuals. https://t.co/eOBMiDdCZX
A2: The intersection is trecherous. Any direction isn't ok someone's eyes. Many times it's like darned if I do darned if I don't.
*we sometimes use* https://t.co/Jg5NgnmHJp
A2: We use the phrase "girls of color" when we should be speaking about a specific group. Different identities, diff experiences.
Is this limited to dark-skinned women though? Throwing it out for thoughts / discussion.
A1: Being an African American woman means you have to push a little harder, reach a little higher, and ur always proving yourself
I can't say how much I hate the need for this question. But I see the need on a daily basis. https://t.co/es2mErwSiV
A2: Girls in School need to see & hear women take journey to adulthood and empathize & provide support https://t.co/Ght6JMPjDS
“Being oppressed means the absence of choices”
― bell hooks
Black people vs. non-Black people, for example... https://t.co/M8J6AnDYN1
may not even be limited to White Ts/Ss, other POCs also come w/ inherent biases towards diff. ethnic groups
Yes! being actually leads to the cycle our girls endure- let's address what we see b learn thru it.
Always glad to find a sister in the struggle ;)
You're welcome. Our strength is our beauty.
A3. Combat it by turning off our own inherent biases, we judge them by their actions is part 1/2
Hi. Steve here, tchr in . This Q esp would be a great discussion 2 have w middle/high school Ss https://t.co/1idaHSUmoO
Powerful discussions going on right now at I'm lurking and inspired by the words being shared.
A2: Colorism on sexism on racism is insidious. Light-skinned women also face assumptions about promiscuity https://t.co/ZftqD8rgCj
Is this limited to dark-skinned women though? Throwing it out for thoughts / discussion.
A3: Address it directly. Educate & inform them that line of thinking or assumption doesn't help but instead continues a neg cycle
A2 The expectation to fit society's stereotypes of women/girls of color is real. Social media adds even more pressure
not at all. Thinking of African American/Latino women portrayed in the media along w prejudices within AA race also.
Who are we letting tell stories of women? Women of color themselves? Or media perpetuating stereotypes? https://t.co/jAIrB3Jj6O
I think 'self-image' is a huge factor with the girls I teach......Probably is due to lack of positive role models.
A3: Empathy is how you combat any stereotype! The grass is NEVER greener & my shoes aren't made for you! https://t.co/rqs6kQg2GX
A3. 2/2 but we should strive to understand the circumstances & exp of every women
A2: Looking at the moms of our students as WHOLE wonderful beings, rather than aggressive/oppressed/uninformed.
A3) We love, we listen, we share our stories.
totally at work!
A3: Single moms come in all races. Yet only single moms of color are burdened with stigma of single parenting. That's convenient.
A2:You're prejudged, prelabeled, & predetermined to not be as successful.It takes a strong black woman to keep her head lifted
A2) Unfortunately, I've heard fellow teachers say they can't connect with GoC but fail to courageously examine why
A3: This is easy. Be a part of molding a new type; I do everyday in my walk and talk. I'm intentional https://t.co/kmqYBSqBhB
A3 We can look (and it's not that damn hard) for heroes who look like our girls and embody excellence
But We also have different expectations of fair-skinned WOC. Changes how they're received and perceived
oh yeah, as a Filipino, growing up, Ive seen/been warned by my family to be careful of black people.
About a year ago and I had a great discussion about this. Learned a lot from it.
A3. The issue of stereotypes is one that I think the work of researchers like is helping to address straight on.
A2: Shout out to every bossy Black girl who made it to debate team, SGA president, or AP course vs the principal's office
Thanks Kory! Lurking is totally allowed. :)
A2: Girls of color carry a heavy burden in systems that marginalize us. In many cases we shoulder the blame for problems we name .
nothing more empowering than getting to speak from my Afro-Latina perspective in the classroom https://t.co/y5HITOMOHu
A3: In schools we can continue to mentor, encourage and support other young ladies of color. We know many of the battles they face
me too! I keep trying to say something but everyone else is brilliant! https://t.co/cqMT4nUrvj
Powerful discussions going on right now at I'm lurking and inspired by the words being shared.
You're welcome. Your role is a responsibility and gift; it is empowering.
A3: I'm always an advocate for exposure in the fight to lessen the effect of stereotypes.
A3 We embrace the for ourselves. Yes, you can be a brilliant, angry, motivated, happy successful BLACK woman
We must first look inside and recognize our own implicit biases. From there we work to overcome them https://t.co/xVlNdqPIIL
True, but I find it hard to demonstrate elegance & education when they idolize media moguls unlike me. https://t.co/oTrjb90RhJ
I think 'self-image' is a huge factor with the girls I teach......Probably is due to lack of positive role models.
"I am a woman, and I am a Latina. Those are the things that give my writing power."--Sandra Cisneros
Yes! How do we look at it as a sign of strength & determination rather than a deficit!
Yaaasss! We have a student in the house. Welcome :D
A3 Everything from dress code rules for schools and extra curricular needs a deep look. Often very biased culturally
A3: Teachers / administrators should see *all* parents as invested in their children's education. That's a basic starting point.
A2: From an elementary POV, we may celebrate our unique differences, but does this feed into unintended stereotypes?
Educators, esp. white educators is a great resource toward understanding your kids.
A3: Deliberate advocacy & empowerment. Speak specifically to the needs of those women of color and make sure they're at the table.
A3: Stand in the gap by opposing district dress codes that criminalize religious garb or women's curves https://t.co/e98AW9muqo
Should? Hell yes. The reality is less rosy. It's why we keep having conversations. Every chance we get. https://t.co/e8BD2KqkZB
A3: Teachers / administrators should see *all* parents as invested in their children's education. That's a basic starting point.
A3 avoid assumptions that perpetuating dominant ideas of "normal" motherhood: single moms, tiger moms, both inferior
A3: Interrupting thoughtfully, carving out spaces for other WoC, challenging norms that promote bias.
A3: I teach largely white undergrads & share things abt my own life a LOT in an effort to combat stereotypes they may hold.
Someone once said instead of lurking we should use the word "sponging." Tonight I agree w/that. Just soaking it all up.
Q3: by naming, defining , providing context in the moment when we can, being planful abt. tchng resistance 2 them
Where did the phrase "welfare queens" come from again...? https://t.co/tztdSQT43d
A3: Single moms come in all races. Yet only single moms of color are burdened with stigma of single parenting. That's convenient.
And all the bossy Black girls who made the principal's office a place where they were heard and cared for, too!
I think model/demonstrate the humanity of WOC-we have access to a full range of identities//ways of being https://t.co/K0JoDlNLUw
True, but I find it hard to demonstrate elegance & education when they idolize media moguls unlike me. https://t.co/oTrjb90RhJ
I think 'self-image' is a huge factor with the girls I teach......Probably is due to lack of positive role models.
Just because a parent can't come to school during working hours does not mean they don't care! https://t.co/I54K8OqMlZ
I dont, but I know society does.....engraved in history via plantations, but why do we still accept it? https://t.co/mm8mqv9vFm
But We also have different expectations of fair-skinned WOC. Changes how they're received and perceived
Q3..by walking in our boldness, modeling behavior in action, conversation, deeds, etc & speaking up, regardless of the perception
A3: my mom RARELY attended P/T conf, I was latchkey kid, went 2wk w/her at salon...she was never ?'d by schl admin/DYFS. (1/2)
A4 Let me just say that we have our own private support areas because the realities of bias in the workplace are real for many
I love this. Part of issue is we try& negate stereotype as though all bad. Single parenthood =/=failure https://t.co/mIHgjyiQnV
A3 We embrace the for ourselves. Yes, you can be a brilliant, angry, motivated, happy successful BLACK woman
Access texts by women of color like Shirley Chisholm and Sojourner Truth to study intersectionality across time
Structuring curriculum that is inclusive of the experiences of women of color. A challenge but necessary. https://t.co/yIbjB7uDLF
A3: Get rid of ridiculous school uniform laws, embrace Black women authors, leaders, inventors in our lessons.
Good discussion going on . I'm lurking.
The issue with multicultural collective approaches is that it ignores issues unique to each group, i.e. girls of color.
heck I can't be involved in my own kids school because I am teaching across town but that isn't put on me.
Interesting how American norms have also shifted away from protecting mother to protecting the fetus.
A3: We must train educators and school leaders on their own implicit bias-esp for discipline decisions
A3: As WOC, not judging other WOC based on clothing/dialect/religion/education. Creating inclusive definitions for ourselves!
I think,though, if we prevent differences from solely defining a person's identity, it will combat stereotypes?
As her mother; that's huge.Just being there for her on her journey is a gift she will treasure
A3: I'm finding these Qs thought provoking & challenging to answer & that's the real eye opener for me.
A3. 1) I'm an example for young PoC and their career goals. 2) I'm a living example, not a caricature, for the others.
There have to be spaces for forming community with other WOC in this work, is a great one, but live ones 2 https://t.co/AuBmOJHrO3
Although I appreciate all of my girl students, my energies are devoted to the Black girls.
A4 +Outwardly, you need to ask yourself if you are being unfair to WOC & if you see it happening, report it
We also have to acknowledge that people don't know how to do this work yet. We need to teach them. https://t.co/LvgyrAFFI4
A2) Unfortunately, I've heard fellow teachers say they can't connect with GoC but fail to courageously examine why
A3..by walking in our boldness, modeling behavior in actions, conversation, deeds, etc & speaking up regardless of the perception
As she finds her way in this world, just listen, love and support her socio-emotional needs
Can we discuss how WOC are generally given advancement by POC? I've only been hire by a white person 1x.
And schools should create more opportunities for parents to be present at school w/ and for their kids.
Q3 I also believe that tools for combatting cultural stereotypes must be driven by impacted communities
Growth is a painful process.
-Wilma Mankiller
I would love to hear what you mean by power differentials.
Yes! Not falling into the trap of marginalizing other WOC simply because we are in "power" positions at school.
. I think we can deal with protecting those at the table once we get some semblence of representation
1st time colleague referred similar situation 2admin&DYFS-I finally got how diff expectations r of white Moms &Moms of color (2/2)
A4: Look at areas where "judgment calls" are made. There you will find bias. Performance evals, etc. https://t.co/mI9ynOmmzf
A4 And, men of color in leadership can sometimes be the worst culprits. If this is you...Lean in, listen & do better
A3: invite, honor and respect mom's opinion on who her child is and what s/he needs
A4: Universities need to be intentional about hiring women of color for faculty positions.
Or perhaps they don't want to participate in the anglonormative ways that "parent involvement" conveyed :/ https://t.co/NQGlKjGUft
Just because a parent can't come to school during working hours does not mean they don't care! https://t.co/I54K8OqMlZ
It's real and your purpose and passion is your daily armor.
For too many people worries about how to properly protect stops them from taking any real action
A4: as an ELA teacher, I assign deep readings of works by , and .
A4: Supporting diverse curricula that reflects the experiences and ideas of educators of color
A4: Make sure they have the skills to do their jobs effectively.
Let them decide what to discuss in class. That can lead to them seeing themselves as leader material https://t.co/yJvkGRdNvk
Re Q4, if you're teacher, professor, student, school receptionist, librarian, research assistant, parent, etc let's hear from you!
. if only more people would do that! Sounds so cliche but rarely is this done.
Signing off to get my three home from gymnastics! Look forward to reading threads of later tonight.
“One of the most subversive institutions in the United States is the public library.”―bell hooks
A4: don't assume that just because there's another PoC/WoC somewhere on campus, she has the support she needs.
True but we can't make assumptions that "being there" is the only way they can show they care
Exactly! Learning, sharing, venting, mentoring, it all has to happen and even better, be school sanctioned https://t.co/6ftdmoJ9dp
Yes! Not falling into the trap of marginalizing other WOC simply because we are in "power" positions at school.
I'm fortunate that I don't experience any of these issues but I find myself needing to be a voice for friends. They can't speak
A4) Support & mentorship. We need a community that validates our experiences as real & helps us navigate. https://t.co/d5XpeIHzNz
A4: Create nurturing self-care spaces for WOC.Burden of care & nurturing others can be overwhelming while navigating own lives.
A4: More funding and support for diversity in teacher training programs
A3.Know these stereotypes can also be held by ppl of color. e.g. GA teach who told student she's only good for sex.
A4: Prin prep programs need to seek out & nurture ToC 2 be sch ldrs. LoC give more supp 2 ToC, provide > $, & more likely to hire
A4 LISTEN!!!!!!!!!! to the OGs teaching in the classroom and work WITH them, pull them in to help transform the teaching space
I've said this before, but it bothers me immensely when men decry the lack of women but don't bring them https://t.co/lcw5O2TgJ0
A4 And, men of color in leadership can sometimes be the worst culprits. If this is you...Lean in, listen & do better
What, specifically, do you want us to comment on?
My mom never went to a conference. She loves me, cares abt me, raised me. Schools arent hospitable to her. https://t.co/nTVwdZ5XO9
Or perhaps they don't want to participate in the anglonormative ways that "parent involvement" conveyed :/ https://t.co/NQGlKjGUft
Just because a parent can't come to school during working hours does not mean they don't care! https://t.co/I54K8OqMlZ
A4: and for those of us who think we're still too young to mentor others... we're not.
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Yesssss. When you see the system's flaws it can trigger a LOT of latent stuff too. https://t.co/5UWR84kT2f
A4: Create nurturing self-care spaces for WOC.Burden of care & nurturing others can be overwhelming while navigating own lives.
The best some schools do is hold insulting "literacy nights" because they think parents of color don't read to their kids.
yes - if "parent involvement" reinforces power/control scripts of schools, going to exclude lots of people.
Answer the chat Q4 posed re nurtuting / cultivating women of color in edu.
A4: Teach WoC authors, innovators, entrepreneurs, adventurers, w enthusiasm & intelligence, & often.
A4: and for those of us who think we're still too young to mentor others... we're not. it's never to early to uplift sisters.
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A4: Student loan forgiveness-recognition of the challenges that diverse teachers may face--the passion is there--support is needed
I would love for people to share ways I can be more for my SOC in our tiny, rural communities. Some real examples that will help.
Those with power and privilege, in whatever fashion that might be, have much responsibility. https://t.co/udBVkHseAS
A4: Understanding that "other-mothering" & nurturing & caring falls heavier on WOC at all levels of our field.
. if they didn't want to be there they wouldn't be. I say give them options; don't make choices on their behalf.
I'm a librarian. Put WOC in these mentioned roles. I receive SHOCKED looks b/c I'm a keeper of knowledge. https://t.co/eGMitlz7Yu
Re Q4, if you're teacher, professor, student, school receptionist, librarian, research assistant, parent, etc let's hear from you!
Hi. Our chat ends at 8:30pm. Folks can find their way to you after that. :)
Q4: Not focus on the impact our color has, but the power of our minds to overcome & succeed at all we do because of the struggle
TX making strides in female LoC--esp Latinas. But long way to go.
A5. Reach out, learn their exp, give them a space to hear their voice. Introduce role models to them
Listennnnnnnnn. If these aren't some of the truest words. https://t.co/5GoImoIA00
A4 And, men of color in leadership can sometimes be the worst culprits. If this is you...Lean in, listen & do better
and support for ToC in teacher training programs, rather than just teaching White Ts how to work with SoC! https://t.co/onlmuNda67
A4: More funding and support for diversity in teacher training programs
A5: Men, per their racial/ethnic group, need to uplift their women.
A5. Whew! Men are in positions of power (yes, even MoC). It's their job to use that power thoughtfully. https://t.co/d0AjFAkKOB
A5: don't box woc/goc in, give them room/status to amplify own voices, even when they differ in opinion https://t.co/mykrrcAavm
To understand how any society functions you must understand the relationship between the men and the women.
Angela Davis
A4: I try to actively forward opportunities, bring WOC in my profesh &personal cirlces into networks I have access to.
(ok part is uplift but can't help but feel like part is "gtfo out of my way when I lift myself" ya know? ) https://t.co/dEwvzH0KYy
There's a reason why is bringing together the community & the local black edu org https://t.co/hwER7gW2b1
A4 LISTEN!!!!!!!!!! to the OGs teaching in the classroom and work WITH them, pull them in to help transform the teaching space
A4: networks are material resources. they = jobs.
Yes!I try to find ways to do this with girls across different grades.See our role in the sisterhood early. https://t.co/SYwKROLd9N
A4: and for those of us who think we're still too young to mentor others... we're not. it's never to early to uplift sisters.
A5: First & foremost by setting a quality example for the young men in the school to uphold gender equality, equity and respect.
Yep, yep, yep. https://t.co/bEG57tV4Zm
A4 And, men of color in leadership can sometimes be the worst culprits. If this is you...Lean in, listen & do better
A5: Men are often in rooms where decisions are made. Are voices of women being heard in those rooms? https://t.co/d0AjFAkKOB
Thank you for this perspective. Of course. Of course.
Truth! Which goes back to the stereotypes raised previously re "Mammies" and such. Unspoken burden. https://t.co/a7YpANnviW
A4: Understanding that "other-mothering" & nurturing & caring falls heavier on WOC at all levels of our field.
. this speaking up is sometimes so scary but critical. Because who else will?!
Yes. Look at the strengths and assets rather than succumbing to the deficit lens ourselves.
A4: More women of color in leadership positions who understand the needs of other WOC.
. One of the many things that makes you awesome, personally and professionally
Girls want to see people who really care about their interest & futures. They want educators to genuinely take timeout to listen.
I try my best to open their minds to possibilities & options they never thought existed or applied to them.
A5: Men must step forward for WOC. Put on your inner feminist hat & uplift her like she was your blood! https://t.co/A7XROnzJHF
A5: "White male teachers are 10 to 20 percent more likely to have low expectations for Black female Ss."
https://t.co/KVxMcuXJLy
I wish I could like this 1,000 more times!!!!
A4: Having strong mentorship develop is vital. Constant positive talk and sharing opportunities for us
A5. Also, feel free to correct me, but as men, don't we have a responsibility to model respectful behavior as well?
A5 If in power, don't feel the need to save the day. Also, accept responsibility of your role in amplifying the work of women
A4: More people taking advantage of the pipelines, leadership development programs, etc. all these education orgs have.
A5 So important for MOC to model respect for WOC for younger boys.
I mean let's not pretend like men don't derail our process. But yes: also listen out for us. We're here and hungry
yes x 100. relationships & respect MUST be reciprocal.
A5: Men can use their power to amplify the voices of women. Or sometimes, just step back and listen. https://t.co/d0AjFAkKOB
(Also totally forgot q/a format my bad guys )
A5: My dad's not perfect, but he's definitely the first man to love me. I didn't seek a dad in other relationships
A5: It's huge and so tiered. Men have to "see" who WoC are and embrace them; support them; love them. https://t.co/jxoHw7jlHd
A4: Give them voice bc everyone has wisdom to share that can impact & change the life of someone through power of education.
A5) Even in female dominated field, men are usually the decision makers. They have a responsibility to sincerely listen & act.
I know so many that feel isolated/silenced. I try to amplify their work whenever and wherever I can. https://t.co/u0ciOtVmfp
word. 'try to be less of a stand-in for the racist heteropatriarchy, thanks!' https://t.co/w9RrQKXLGa
(ok part is uplift but can't help but feel like part is "gtfo out of my way when I lift myself" ya know? ) https://t.co/dEwvzH0KYy
A5 Dads, support, make sure your daughter has experiences in multiple domains not centered on gender stereotypes
A4: Contribute to established orgs like Nat'l Assn of Black School Educators & similar orgs with aging, mostly female leadership
Yes! As a MOC, I can model respectful behavior, & to model acceptance of WOC?
A4: challenge norms to make inclusive spaces. Metrics often hide bias. Come up w new ideas of what counts https://t.co/KUkCYW9Raz
HUGELY frustrating. Most teacher ed geared towards helping White Ts understand SOC.What about new Ts of color?
A5: Men of color, please stop reproducing patriarchy for WoC, be intentional, take a back seat, learn and sometimes shhh.
A5: Recognize that wm and girls have different needs and need diff supports-like trauma-informed care-instead of punishment
“I don't think female running a house is...broken family. It's perceived as one bc...notion that head is a man”—Toni Morrison
A5: People in power have the responsibility to use that power for good. To support and not to destroy.
And what's their responsibility when WoC aren't in room! Even if not physically, where are our interests? https://t.co/8QBHgANRMw
A5: Men are often in rooms where decisions are made. Are voices of women being heard in those rooms? https://t.co/d0AjFAkKOB
A5 Great point. In New Zealand,most schools now are developing or implementing culturally responsive pedagogy.
A5: However comma- families come in different shapes & sizes. The concept of dad may not be there, but kids require unabashed love
Unfortunately, globally, different skins result in different perceptions of worth, capability, disciplines styles, & expectation.
Recommend/advocate SOC for leadership roles. Invite them to social events. Intentionally spotlight them. https://t.co/Nqt1BgJzly
I would love for people to share ways I can be more for my SOC in our tiny, rural communities. Some real examples that will help.
LOL I would like to cosign this sentiment. Also, don't be so proud of yourself for getting on board, it's just right
Yes. Same for me. Thus I didn't need to seek support from others, like teachers. Not every girl has this. https://t.co/Ocg8MLt81Q
A5: My dad's not perfect, but he's definitely the first man to love me. I didn't seek a dad in other relationships
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men need to talk to other men about what it means to support women. https://t.co/UIJd8H6Tyq
A5: First & foremost by setting a quality example for the young men in the school to uphold gender equality, equity and respect.
A5+1 Important rhise "in power" ensure their team is inclusive of men & women of color....not just their bodies also their voices
A3: Be purposeful/intentional in checking all negative assumptions at the door and leaving them there! https://t.co/8jbMNcIRpf
A5 Men have to be willing to break the norms & mentor & nurture WOC & girls
A5: SUPPORT our endeavors. Tell us we don't have to be so strong because their our backbone.Attend events held at their job/school
A5: Listen to what female students need and respect that they may express their needs differently
A4: Allocate resources to acknowledge and compensate WOC for roles not traditionally seen as within "academic" paradigm.
A4: So true. System over-measures what can most easily BE measured & fails to measure in its blind spots!
Having twitter connection issues but here as I am able
Awesome post. we try to get back as many alumni as possible to share their success stories. r
A5: To help uplift. If you have a seat at the table help start convos to create a seat for them, not use WOC as stepping stones
Thank you! I appreciate those suggestions!
Q5: be transparent about race and gender binary, but show them all of the inspiring examples that breaks away from this bullshit.
Help educators incorporate more multicultural practices that highlight women of color and their accomplishments in history
Got pulled away from Twitter and because Japan threw heavy in the women's curling world championships.
also realizing we don't know all theory by nature of being TOC - we read/learned some of it/did the work https://t.co/to47pGFJrZ
HUGELY frustrating. Most teacher ed geared towards helping White Ts understand SOC.What about new Ts of color?
Yup! Can't always expect women to have to explain everything! https://t.co/039yQdUMum
men need to talk to other men about what it means to support women. https://t.co/UIJd8H6Tyq
A5: First & foremost by setting a quality example for the young men in the school to uphold gender equality, equity and respect.
Love this! My dad totally fed my geekdom when he brought home that Commodore 64 & bought me Transformers https://t.co/xaPcg8k8Mu
A5 Dads, support, make sure your daughter has experiences in multiple domains not centered on gender stereotypes
A5+1 Important those "in power" ensure their team is inclusive of men & women of color....not just their bodies also their voices
A5: When you're choosing who to bring into your school/classroom for their expertise, conduct a gender audit for starters.
All these tweets in this chat got me like, GIRL!!! ✊✊✊✊
yes. so often experience well-intentioned men trying to "protect" me = assuming i'm incompetent/weak. https://t.co/86i9gpke6w
A5 If in power, don't feel the need to save the day. Also, accept responsibility of your role in amplifying the work of women
I think that working on a culturally responsive pedagogy is great and I wish everyone in creating and implementing
No worries! I appreciate your concern/compassion! 🙂
My dad too! My mom bought dolls. My dad brought home a Tandy 1000 and game systems.
Absolutely. Q5 speaks specifically to role of men in the equation, whether part of the family or elsewhere https://t.co/iHqr8laZIU
A5: However comma- families come in different shapes & sizes. The concept of dad may not be there, but kids require unabashed love
A6: I love my cats. They're awesome cats. I'll give my cats to anyone who has the answer to this question.
We had a hot wheels track :)
Thanks! We have to give all people regardless of colour the same opps for success, then it's up to them IMO.
Yes. And we internalized a lot of oppressive pedagogy as students, ourselves.
Yes! I think said 'allyship is a default setting on humanity' - you don't get a cookie for it! https://t.co/It35QNoGSa
LOL I would like to cosign this sentiment. Also, don't be so proud of yourself for getting on board, it's just right
Q6: Patriarchy: And a follow-on Q: How do we do this teaching in a sustained, more than one-off way?
Value their voices. Support, but don't take over -- especially for GoC, it's about teaching them to self advocate.
Absolutely! I wonder if people can talk explicitly about how that looks in schools. https://t.co/p61QX1f5ss
A5 So important for MOC to model respect for WOC for younger boys.
I will admit I have found it challenging for sure, but want to do best for all students as best I can.
A4: Have those convos w WOC in those edu spaces. How can I support u? Wht r ur goals/wht can I do to help? https://t.co/JddRzqt8f2
I think our girls have a warped images of role models; there are a plethora of everyday women who can be that
Community pressure of "other-mothering" is a major force in many of our lives.Hard to explain to white Ts. https://t.co/MP3vTjCBKs
A4: Understanding that "other-mothering" & nurturing & caring falls heavier on WOC at all levels of our field.
Yes but my teachers helped to raise me, so at least having a Black male teacher to affirm me would have been nice
A5: when you're successful, acknowledge the women who helped make you possible. you didn't do it alone. neither will we.
A6. ALso by emphasizing gender roles, men cant do that, woment cant do that, boys cant watch MLP, girls cant be SW fans....
A6: It's ok to be vulnerable. Weakness isn't the enemy of growth is the transformation for enlightenment. https://t.co/dFSvrMBmdw
A6 We talk about language used to describe girls. What respect feels like & the difference between media & reality. So Necessary
there was@so much unabashed Trekkie/Star Wars/legos/comp-building joy in my house. It mattered
A6: First introduce students to patriarchy conceptually. Then teach them the language to articulate views.
A5: we are honest about the damaging, limiting effects of patriarchy ("Be a man") on boys, too. https://t.co/7n8FR6nual
Lots and lots of conversations. Lots of inquiry and questioning together. Don't preach, push. https://t.co/BfCw35Ju0Q
A6..mentorship is essential, listen to (them) & educating/teaching them to appreciate GOC, not objectify, belittle, & curse them
a6 they need access to the texts/ideas followed by conversation and unlearning, just like the rest of us https://t.co/I4REhdCFyy
build sincere relationships w/ them. Regularly expose them to other POC related to content or even in the community.
A5: I believe we can do more. We have a responsibility to listen, advocate, stand beside, educate others.
A6: Just as there's a need to unpack white privilege, we need to do same re male privilege. Starts from early age w/ gender norms.
That's good. I didn't need my teachers for that. Didn't look to them for that.
A6: I taught a physics class, I grouped stu's so no group had more boys than girls. I explained why, no big objections.
Value their time as mentors to undergraduate and graduate students. Count that as university service. https://t.co/VavMVObU15
A6: & for girls of color, this is often entry into school-to-prison pipeline. Criminalized for self-defense.
A6: We can teach boys that, despite messages, treating girls & women as equals does not emasculate them. https://t.co/l8Any0Br5T
A6: And we teach them about womanism. Early. And also model the kind of behavior we want them to see. https://t.co/7n8FR6nual
Yes, being vulnerable is ok! I see so many Ss I see adhering to "machismo" in elementary school
This was my exact experience. Edu system needs to be more welcoming to all & not make people feel othered https://t.co/M9N922n7DK
My mom never went to a conference. She loves me, cares abt me, raised me. Schools arent hospitable to her. https://t.co/nTVwdZ5XO9
Or perhaps they don't want to participate in the anglonormative ways that "parent involvement" conveyed :/ https://t.co/NQGlKjGUft
Just because a parent can't come to school during working hours does not mean they don't care! https://t.co/I54K8OqMlZ
A6 My son doesn't get it right all the time but I am there right away to hold him accountable. The struggle is real
Q6 Through teaching them and facilitating spaces in which boys can learn and explore how patriarchy impacts them too.
we've got experience to draw from but still have learning to do; not here to teach WP about us!
My mom just called. "I'm on a Twitter cha...I'm on a conference call. Can I call you back? lol
"The schools I went to as a kid made me wary. It was clear to me that everything was a lie except math."--Suzan Shown Harjo
If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.
Audre Lorde
When I'm talking tiny, I mean 2200 people town tiny. :) That's where it becomes a challenge to find POC.
advocate and encourage them to the be the positive change they want to be. appeal to their interests!
. Folks lose interest when you're "not on board" with the agenda. Not just about agreeing.
A6: Male Ts to teach it explicitly as well as model? My boys roll their eyes @ my "feminist" demands to not touch, mooch off girls
Culturally responsive pedagogy is essential. https://t.co/N5JV577FRm
I think that working on a culturally responsive pedagogy is great and I wish everyone in creating and implementing
A6: I've been emailing w a male colleague for several years to teach him slowly. Working like that when we don't teach boys.
A6: Teach boys and men about the limits imposed upon them by patriarchy.
A6 Bc the voices of blk W are so often silenced I'm not sure blk boys know they have a role in patriarchy to look for & stomp out
Say hello to ! WoC undergrad who wants to be a history teacher for obvious reasons... ()
A6 We teach them to listen to females narratives. We also add many more females to curriculum, especially social studies.
boys/men being more vulnerable, more willing to be vulnerable = probably good for the whole world. https://t.co/dvJE975ZoX
A6: It's ok to be vulnerable. Weakness isn't the enemy of growth is the transformation for enlightenment. https://t.co/dFSvrMBmdw
Q6 Patriarchy impacts boys & men as well. Important to address impacts and the privileges provided/not provided based on gender.
all b/c their concerns dont matter, "why didnt u tell anyone?" Well, no one believed them in 1st place, lose trust
A6: This can be a hard issue for boys of color, who may not be aware of their male privilege at first. Lots & lots of discussions.
start by teaching young boys about privilege and then how that plays out in real everyday life. Make it personal
I like to believe all my relationships are sincere&I try to use as a way to connect w/POC
A6: Can we examine books that demonstrate effective/healthy patriarchs? Movie clips? They must visualize it in it's purest forms!
preach. go and read a book or 12, i'll even recommend the titles/authors! https://t.co/R6YpinAWuS
we've got experience to draw from but still have learning to do; not here to teach WP about us!
A6: Critical to intentionally amplify women & girl leadership thru pedagogy & text selection https://t.co/gRzsHaY5TZ
A6: think "overprotective Dad" mode of perspective can be problematic. saw this &think its part of that https://t.co/lponrMcznn
A6: Encourage boys to read. Then encourage boys to read women of color.
A6: by teaching them about the matriarchy and the positive effects they have in the world.
Thing is: I didn't need people at school to affirm me. My parents helped with that. I knew who I was.
. doing so helps deconstruct notions of masculinity that hurt everyone
I+acknowledging that struggle is bigger than one man. I do this with students often , "why is that ok?" https://t.co/fqIwvcKVJq
A6 My son doesn't get it right all the time but I am there right away to hold him accountable. The struggle is real
that article is pretty lame, but brings up interesting relevant points, i think
A6) Teach boys about patriarchy in small teachable moments.
Had a great convo with some boys about "who" I painted my nails for
A5: Get into the ears/heads of the young brothers who insist on calling them out of their names & stop it! https://t.co/yW3vl2EKkY
Just going to RT all the tweets I like from the chat, don't mind me.
so important for Ts to model this, & spectrum of what masculinity looks/sounds/acts like
A5: Women outnumber us in this profession. No reason why the numbers in admin shouldn't be more proportional.
yaaaaaaay history teachers!!
A7: I think we've conditioned ourselves as women of color to wait for acknowledgement. What are we waiting for???
A7 start supporting/nurturing/fostering WoC to do this research. Validate our belief that it matters. https://t.co/gEyCN98wP5
Yes! TY! No one's free until we're all free. Boys& men should be taught how patriarchy affects them too. https://t.co/pIcY2xpfG6
Q6 Patriarchy impacts boys & men as well. Important to address impacts and the privileges provided/not provided based on gender.
Tue. Modern masculinity's cancerous towards the unity needed to break vicious cycles of the societal male. https://t.co/I0plgrpAPX
Yes!! Bring attention to imposed gender "boxes" early. https://t.co/fHjeYWavla
A6: This can be a hard issue for boys of color, who may not be aware of their male privilege at first. Lots & lots of discussions.
let me guess: you're not being paid for this work. https://t.co/fe2DbbsHuu
A6: I've been emailing w a male colleague for several years to teach him slowly. Working like that when we don't teach boys.
A5: We have to challenge our male colleagues when we see their workforce is poorly representative of their students.
As a single mom, my father helps my son in understanding his role, not in the "helpless woman narrative" but in support/respect
YAY to breaking the traditional Eurocentric historical perspective!
A7. As tiring as it sounds, keep fighting. When you stop advocating, your cause ceases to matter.
A7: Fully adopt critical race practice to amplify their narratives thru research & funding their research https://t.co/0cE2x8Btls
Well, this Black woman doesn't do the work for free. https://t.co/inh8UexGyk
let me guess: you're not being paid for this work. https://t.co/fe2DbbsHuu
A6: I've been emailing w a male colleague for several years to teach him slowly. Working like that when we don't teach boys.
A6: Not enforcing "polite" gender stereotypes. Ask girls to help lift & carry heavy things. Expect all kids to hold the door.
Stop conversations when misogynist slang or analogies are used & ask questions that makes them deconstruct assumptions.
A7: disaggregate Disaggregate DISAGGREGATE
sry I'm late. Annie, 4th yr Elem special Ed tchr. 4me I feel push to "be more than a teacher" as educated WOC
A7 Stop silencing WoC through purposeful ignoring.
Support initiatives that are changing the negative narratives of Black girls.
A6Understanding history of patriarchy particularly the parallel evolution in POC community & society at large & how they intersect
I did the same thing 2 nights ago for ! Lord & Mama forgive me! Lol! https://t.co/qDEBEr1h7O
My mom just called. "I'm on a Twitter cha...I'm on a conference call. Can I call you back? lol
A6: Has anyone seen this? Warning: It's difficult to watch, but we can't turn away from it. https://t.co/TDD0xIdTLu
a7 admin have to recog/tap woc to do this work, make it feasible. its importance can't be overstated https://t.co/ZfQ51tBB6e
A7 start supporting/nurturing/fostering WoC to do this research. Validate our belief that it matters. https://t.co/gEyCN98wP5
EXACTLY. Belief that girls of color are "tough"/don't need protection allows probs. GOC punished 4 solving https://t.co/17Ra1ru6qm
all b/c their concerns dont matter, "why didnt u tell anyone?" Well, no one believed them in 1st place, lose trust
Yes!It's painful to say the same thing for years & only have it validated when it comes through White face/scholar.
A7: keep amplifying stories & WoC's voices. Challenge erasures from conversations. Raise it again & again. https://t.co/NdJM746uBX
Absolutely. https://t.co/19mPb0hCOW
The biggest contribution you can make to someone's peace and happiness is to accept them just the way they are. ~
I could try to explain, but by then would be over lol
A7 if WOC are not a part of this research/policy-making, that's problematic. Nothing good comes from that...ever
I like this! Every transgression is a teachable moment
A6 When Ts can't recognize the dif in privilege btwn blk girls and blk boys they can't shine a light on it and root it out
that is awesome!! Keep it up...it really matters. 😀
A7: Hire WoC for policy faculty positions! Bring on WoC as doctoral students in policy.
.awakenlibrarian doing so helps deconstruct notions of masculinity that hurt everyone
that article is pretty lame, but brings up interesting relevant points, i think
A6: This question is extra poignant today, Transgender Day of Visibility. How to best help boys, girls, and trans children?
I hear language that objectifies girls. Important to correct and explain.
A6) Teach boys about patriarchy in small teachable moments.
Had a great convo with some boys about "who" I painted my nails for
RT teachermrw: Thing is: I didn't need people at school to affirm me. My parents helped with that. I knew who I was.
RT oJaison: A6: First introduce students to patriarchy conceptually. Then teach them the language to articulate views.
This is wonderful--> via EduColorMVMT
Any nearby towns you can for a sister-city network? Perhap via the ? https://t.co/3bCpg98L5Z
When I'm talking tiny, I mean 2200 people town tiny. :) That's where it becomes a challenge to find POC.
"so she replied: show me someone not full of herself
and i’ll show you a hungry person"―Nikki Giovanni poem
A7: "... no one gives it to you. You have to take it." "The Departed"
A7 Be intentional & specific in your own research agenda. Whether you are in undergrad, grad, or doctoral level -add your voice!
Q7: stop telling us we have to pull ourselves by our bootstraps. give us a hand ($, time, advocacy in rooms we're not in)
A7: By researching WITH girls rather than about them.Remembering our adult privilege & making space for girls to rep themselves.
Not just corrent and explain. Have dialogue and listen. The discussion needs to be 2-way
There are, about 20 miles away, so not that far, but just need to make those connections happen.
yes!! this is the core of restorative practice/restorative justice
A7 Getting into the positions of power that make those decisions-supporting those who seek to be there
A7: Check out efforts like the $18mil funded research collaborative by & for women of color led by the good folk
A7: stop demanding we cite sources for obvious facts like "racism and sexism exist"
a7 Assign the articles by WOC that already exist for teacher edu, faculty meetings; amplify what exists https://t.co/ilFWMWrGn0
Indeed. motto is we are a movement, not a moment. You're amplifying this message. :)
A7: Yes! -> ||: Challenge erasures from conversations :||
A7: I wish we talked more openly about how our ed system often inherently favors girls. We take this for granted & ignore them.
I know, right? My little man's mad now b/c I'm not cheering him on for his Plants vs Zombie raid! Oh the woes for WOC 😏!
Model acceptance, it may be different from what Ss may know, but no need to be afraid. As the model, educate self
🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 https://t.co/NS6pIjy1I2
A7: stop demanding we cite sources for obvious facts like "racism and sexism exist"
A7: WoC researchers MUCH more likely to research issues re: girls of color period and in a respectful, culturally appropriate way.
A7: We tell our stories and use data and res to tell the truth of these experiences
And stop assuming data is unbiased. And that credentials >>> lived experience. https://t.co/9T7nTQfgMd
A7: stop demanding we cite sources for obvious facts like "racism and sexism exist"
Never too late! You can always go back and search hashtag for what you missed. :)
A7: We engage in policy advocacy and shape policies and legislation--we share engagement strategies and successes
Also providing funding for conferences/seminars that encourage, & provide Ss w/the skills to do this research.
Or through male face/scholar.
A7 Like a broken record, don't play "color blind". Recognizing the absence of WOC in the narrative is critical
This truly calls for a +1 ;)
Q7 invisibility erases intersectionality. Research should use intersectional frameworks; but may need to expand them
A7: We expect girls to perform better in school bc they typically do. And when they don't it must be their fault.
I have great coll who is also starting a reading group for other white teachers, taking the work off TOC https://t.co/0KgDC19KmP
my colleagues gave me the side eye and a reading list. I read. I learned.
and not just the same two every semester. do your research (don't ask us to do it for you). https://t.co/Y9VCtBt6LC
a7 Assign the articles by WOC that already exist for teacher edu, faculty meetings; amplify what exists https://t.co/ilFWMWrGn0
A6: Our boys do as they see...they need to see Black Men honoring and supporting WoC...they will follow. https://t.co/ajg45w6G7A
Are there any WOC participating? Because... https://t.co/XfRITjQZem
I have great coll who is also starting a reading group for other white teachers, taking the work off TOC https://t.co/0KgDC19KmP
my colleagues gave me the side eye and a reading list. I read. I learned.
Go read and follow this hashtag
Jumping into to say that opened my eyes to how post-Reconstruction & the fight for the vote effected WoC
I am thinking about the ways the pleasure reading of my WoC students is dimissed but the library has twilight
Q7 Research should also be driven and guided by women and men of color. Formulating policy and research must be intentional
The party never stops. Welcome!
And STOP assuming that there aren't WOC in these spaces. Do the work and LOOK!
I just want to say thanks to for letting me lurk/sponge tonight. Gives me a lot to think about then it comes to my students and+
A8. Research Resource- Doc Sheilah's Corner: They Count Also: African American Girls and Math ... https://t.co/7qUJC38lo7 .
Yes! The trick is going beyond superficial CRT so we use culture to grow cognition
A7: I'm a 2nd year EdD student;my voice is intentional and loud about making sure the right story is told https://t.co/vM0NN9bceJ
+being the best teacher I can be for ALL my students. Make it a great rest of the night!
I would say one of the most important things is for WoC to support one another. Blessed to have so many friends who do this.
I met Martha at a conference in Houston and really enjoyed learning from her! https://t.co/GgSyYY3XXS
Jumping into to say that opened my eyes to how post-Reconstruction & the fight for the vote effected WoC
I'm looking forward to reading more about 's research around Pretty Brown Girl Syndrome.
Do the work & advocate your findings via like this! When you find it, shout it fr the mountain-tops! https://t.co/1Frlp5KRSg
And STOP assuming that there aren't WOC in these spaces. Do the work and LOOK!
“It is not our differences that divide us. It is...inability to recognize, accept, celebrate those differences.”—Audre Lorde
“Love isn't about what we did yesterday; it's about what we do today and tomorrow and the day after”
― Grace Lee Boggs
being trauma-informed is essential for working with girls. many resources out there for creating trauma-sensitive schools
Supporting one another is a must
if you're in position of power, call out researchers who are doing this w/ an Othering Gaze, bc we can't https://t.co/PAxkuNDXFg
A7: WoC researchers MUCH more likely to research issues re: girls of color period and in a respectful, culturally appropriate way.
A8 Black Girl Movement Conference is next week, for those who can make it. I'll be there and tweeting https://t.co/YZ6WdN4xMs
Amen, sister! We have a lot of responsibility & power in shaping perceptions of future researchers. https://t.co/4pOZ2LV2Kb
A7: I'm a 2nd year EdD student;my voice is intentional and loud about making sure the right story is told https://t.co/vM0NN9bceJ
Well now. Thanks for sharing this video. It is a reminder that KIDS DO AS WE DO. We must be a good example.
or that just because you found one person who disagreed, all the perspectives are invalid. https://t.co/pADeUYVCev
And stop assuming data is unbiased. And that credentials >>> lived experience. https://t.co/9T7nTQfgMd
A7: stop demanding we cite sources for obvious facts like "racism and sexism exist"
thank you! When does chat normally start?
Twitter is THE WORST for this https://t.co/zdg5cYa2ma
or that just because you found one person who disagreed, all the perspectives are invalid. https://t.co/pADeUYVCev
And stop assuming data is unbiased. And that credentials >>> lived experience. https://t.co/9T7nTQfgMd
A7: stop demanding we cite sources for obvious facts like "racism and sexism exist"
Q7 Policy formulation AND implementation AND review must include stakeholders of color who fight & push for girls of color
I'm a big fan of the call out, followed by producing my own content. Who better to speak for me than me? https://t.co/I92bpG6LGg
yes. Check the HT and give a follow for starters
. YES! We value our experiences and stories that inform our advocacy and work
A8: Alexander & Rhodes' "Flattening Effects" article blew my mind at age 30 but is accessible to any entering college freshman.
Q5: first, men leaders MUST genuinely appreciate talents, intelligence & creativity of girls
A8: Pay attention to what's happening in predominantly black districts around the country. Especially in MI's black districts.
. sometimes we're keeping a low profile for purposes of self-care, but we're here.
Girls can be champions, winners & leaders too. Their voices should be respected & acknowledged. Also space to be themselves....
Apologies for the late join, but as always the questions and discussion has given me food for further investigation!
I dscussed Marley Dias among my 4th graders, I hope that she inspired them all to see what theyre capable of :)
One more thing, when you see me use & Don't be offended. We need these affirmations of brilliance!
Have to leave the fantastic chat :( will be RTing and faving later
Will come back to this and use the hashtag, but I know there more beautifulls who can contribute. https://t.co/q7wTINR9m5
Thank you for sharing your voices this evening.
I sure wish I could join you! I've never been that far North! Lol! Please keep me in the loop!
It's tricky - under the guise of WOC/Dir of Equity/Inclusion, but maybe easier to hear from WW for some, ya know?
A8: I'm in religion & these convos make me a better T/scholar. Keep reaching out to x-disciplinary friends. Appreciated.
A7: need 2 support PoC & esp WoC 2 enter world of quant rsch.Almost exclusively white male & thats a BIG prob in ed rsch/policy
So much thanks to & for leading tonight's chat!
We sure will! The EdCamp is April 30th so we dont have too long to wait!
This is just the beginning! Thanks all! I am wonderfully overwhelmed with ideas, passion & solidarity. Love u
I second this! I think the quotes for WHM were a lovely addition for tonight. https://t.co/Tjqf4IBU8k
So much thanks to & for leading tonight's chat!
A8: Two black women speak openly and knowledgeably about societal issues on podcast. Highly recommend.
You know that moment when something redefines what education means & what you stand for. I believed that happened tonight with . TY
Our pleasure. Fitting to dive into convo re girls / WoC on final day of . We make history erryday. :) https://t.co/Hj9CfF6yTv
So much thanks to & for leading tonight's chat!
great discussion. More please !
YES! Watching the same women who rocked the Girl Power movement in the 90s get offended at our hashtags is enraging.
is it over already? 💛👏🏽🙌🏽🍷to and for leading another powerful learning exp! https://t.co/AzdjFy4Uv3
This is just the beginning! Thanks all! I am wonderfully overwhelmed with ideas, passion & solidarity. Love u
Thank you again for sharing your wisdom & insights to this humble col. student. Will continue to try to walk the walk
Any of you folks going to be in Atlanta this weekend for ASCD's conference?
A8: Follow trans WOC willing to share their lives and experiences. Lucky to have here in Houston.
Low expectations, viewed through lense of "attitudinal black girl" and more harsh punishment, ignored https://t.co/9nqmrgmWl5
, I am truly looking forward to learning from you through TIE.
I watched live at and it was a mystical experience. Incredible.
Thank you! I completely agree!
. Not sure what you needed because you spent this whole chat centering yourself w some outlandish statements G'night
I'd love some sources on helping my students understand being POC and being free to explore sexualities. Something I'm working on
Loved this chat on women and girls in education.
It goes so fast! Love you, as always. You hurt my brain in the best way!
A8: Oh! Can't forget orgs advancing discussions on girls of color like . Follow them. Watch webinars. Join chats.
Loved your ideas and insights. Thank you!
A8: And full support for teachers tomorrow & always.
Environment for G/WOC 2 dev interests, respect 4 voice/opinion, leadership opportunities, mentoring https://t.co/v6iF9d1Sd6
Hi! I'm not familiar w/Plickers at all but I'm learning, late albeit. I was in the chat. My apologies.
A8: Who should we be following on women & girls on color in education?
Following on Twitter? Check out the list on -- lots of women of color and others to enlighten. :)
Thank you and ! I wish I was surrounded by folks all the time.
Damn! Nothing like a meeting to disrupt productivity! Disappointed I missed the chat tonight! Will read through now
Missed you. But the best part about Twitter is you can always catch up. :) Feel free to RT or add to hashtag now!
A2. Race &femininity aren't blanketed Schools need to allow WOC to have unique expression thru education. https://t.co/s8QKB8catK
What is the racial / cultural connection w/ these materials? This seems like self-promotion, rather than resources. Thx.
Unless your material has racial / ethnic / cultural tie-in, kindly refrain from using for self-promotion. https://t.co/4t8l8SeWWx
Well...that's an hour I won't get back. My gut instinct told me to stay away from chat this evening. Will listen next time.
