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@sandylocks

Executive Director ; Host ; Professor and ; “Intersectionality,” “Critical Race Theory,” and “”

NY, LA, SF & Canton, OH
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    Sep 24

    When we created , we did so to break through the silence around the killing of Black women + girls. Today & forever, we remember our sisters through song! I am so excited to share this song w/ you. Out now. Watch the powerful lyric video here:

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  2. Dec 15

    Devastated. "Bell Hooks, trailblazing Black feminist and social critic, dies at 69"

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  3. Dec 14

    So let me get this straight: it's not inappropriate for the President to use the language "grab them by the pussy" but it is a fireable offense to discuss it in class? REALLY?

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  4. Retweeted
    Dec 14

    Matthew Hawn shares how he invites students to bring their viewpoints and thoughts to each class. He was silenced after introducing an essay by Ta-Nehisi Coates, "The First White President," and 's poem “White Privilege.”

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  5. Dec 14

    Students give powerful testimony about how Hawn's teaching opened the perspectives of the 95% white student body to the experiences of others. Happening now.

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    Dec 13

    Tonight! Register now to join us virtually at 7pm ET:

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    Since 2014 the Campaign has worked to expand the conversation on police violence, elevating the names and stories of Black women, girls, & femmes. Tomorrow, join us as we mark the 7th anniversary. 7pm EST, hosted by . RSVP at
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    Dec 10

    Join AAPF for a virtual gathering to mark the 7th anniversary of the Campaign. Monday at 7pm ET. RSVP at and share to help honor Black women, girls, and femmes who have been victims of police violence and provide support for their families.

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  8. Dec 2

    Black love is the force that makes you believe in American democracy, even when American democracy hasn’t believed in us. Now on , I’m working with six other Black scholars to help you see how the power of Black love offers hope for the future.

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  9. Retweeted
    Nov 30

    Without tools such as intersectionality + critical race theory to dissect the foundations of present-day inequalities, future generations will be unable to effectively protect their communities or shape their democracy. Support AAPF on

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    Nov 30

    Although advances in medical treatment for HIV/AIDS may mean the virus no longer has to be a death sentence, limited access to proper health care still remains an unavoidable + dangerous barrier. Join us to hear more tomorrow on :

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  11. Nov 30

    We can’t fight for racial justice and gender equality if we can’t see, speak, or learn about racial injustice and gender inequality. This , support AAPF and our efforts to put intersectionality into action. Visit

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  12. Nov 24

    "For those who have shamelessly promoted the belief that “wokeness” and “antiracism” are really what ails us in America today, the very fact that these trials were even necessary should reveal how contemptible their claims really are."

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  13. Nov 24

    And let's give props to the warriors who spent months on the ground with the Arbery family pushing that car to this verdict. They organized caravans, marches, prayer circles & Black clergy visits, prompting white supremacy to raise its head for all to see. & !

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  14. Nov 24

    Adam Serwer: "To say the system worked in this case is like saying your car made it home—after your entire family had to get out and push it miles down a dirt road."

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    Nov 22

    "We have to describe the elements within or country for what they are, and what we're seeing here is not only the exploitation of fear, we're seeing that fear mobilized to menace others, to beat them into submission" - w/

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  16. Nov 19

    Acquitted. All fucking charges. Understand what this means.

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    Nov 18

    Matthew Hawn, who was a social studies teacher and baseball coach in East Tennessee for 16 years before he was fired for speaking to his class about white privilege and assigning a Ta-Nehisi Coates essay, reflects on the forgotten history of the county where he lives & taught:

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    Nov 17

    . was the Director of Educational Equity & Diversity for Rockwood School District in St. Louis County until she was forced to resign in response to severe threats from so-called “concerned parents” online. Hear her describe her powerful work on our latest episode:

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    Nov 17

    When Oklahoma passed HB1775, an anti-CRT law banning certain schools and universities from including certain information on “stereotyping and bias” in courses and training, the chilling effect was immediate. Leah Watson of the Racial Justice Program explains:

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    Nov 17

    . was fired from Robert E. Lee HS for refusing to take down a Black Lives Matter flag from outside her classroom. Listen to her recall the chilling effect the administration’s response had on students and faculty in our most recent episode:

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    Nov 17

    ., the first Black principal of Colleyville Heritage High School, was fired for “insubordinate” behavior following a school board meeting where a mob of white parents accused him of promoting CRT. His message: if we don’t organize to fight this, students will suffer.

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