Jan. 30 in Minneapolis, in a Local Parent’s Words→

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Jan. 30 in Minneapolis, in a Local Parent’s Words

Rise 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.

Donate to support mutual aid in Minnesota: StandWithMinnesota.org.

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It’s time to get creative as COVID-19 homeschool parents

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It’s time to get creative as COVID-19 homeschool parents

It’s been 10 days since my kids were last in school here in Seattle, and as the COVID-19 pandemic continues its systematic shutdown of, well, the entire system, it’s time for us parents to get creative. That’s why I’m glad to be helping my son and his buddies produce a sports-talk podcast about their own youth baseball league.

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Black History Today: Randy Green, authentic servant leader

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Black History Today: Randy Green, authentic servant leader

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 beyond, and recognizes the people like Randy Green who are actively shaping the future.

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Podcast: Stephan Blanford talks with Brandon Hersey about what it means to serve on the Seattle School Board

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Podcast: Stephan Blanford talks with Brandon Hersey about what it means to serve on the Seattle School Board

Enjoy a recorded conversation between Stephan Blanford, former Seattle School Board rep, and Brandon Hersey, who was appointed last month to represent District 7 in Southeast Seattle.

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