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Rise Up for Students is a blog advocating for racial equity and radical empathy in our schools, in Seattle and beyond
If you haven't already heard, we are in the midst of another Black History Today series, and this year’s essays carry special meaning for a few reasons. I hope you'll check it out (and grab a tissue -- you'll need it, trust me).
Read MoreRise Up for Students stands in solidarity with the people of Minnesota as they are besieged by violent ICE stormtroopers and a violent ideology. We stand with immigrants and refugees, and with all people resisting oppression around the world. Today we heed the call from Minneapolis for a National Shutdown. Here’s an audio clip of ICY horrors, and an interview with an organizer in Minneapolis. All power to the people.
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The time is NOW to prepare and organize. Connect with the people and organizations in your area who are already doing the work. Check on your friends and neighbors. Get a whistle. Download the Signal app. Be as ready as you can be!
Read MoreIs it all true? Some say so. Others agree.
Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people among us who are boldly shaping the future. The long-running series has continued to grow and now lives as an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.