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228 Accelerator offers training, community, and more for leaders, educators, K-12 explorers, and edge finders who wish to become agents of equity.

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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
The slave went free; stood a brief moment in the sun…” — W.E.B. Du Bois We’re gathering to discuss Black Reconstruction (Ch. 1 & 17) + Freedom School curriculum. This is about truth, justice, and redesigning what we teach. 📅 June 24 | 4PM ET 🔗 Link in bio
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
The problem isn’t AI. The problem is what we allow it to be. The intelligence we design today shapes the world we live in tomorrow. What future are we building? Read more:
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The Intelligence We Design: AI, Imagination, and Progress — 228 Accelerator
AI is not neutral; it is shaped by human intention, the stories we tell ourselves about the world, and the futures we dare to imagine. In many ways, AI is a mirror, reflecting back the values embedded in its creation. If extinction is the goal, we build intelligence for extinction. If our goals shif
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
If AI can’t even imagine an alternate power structure, how can it help us build one? We need AI that doesn’t just optimize efficiency—but expands imagination. AI that doesn’t just predict patterns—but challenges narratives. AI that doesn’t reinforce oppression—but moves us toward justice.
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
I asked AI to generate prompts inspired by a Fannie Lou Hamer speech. It delivered. Then, I shifted the framing: What if Black people held the knowledge and white people were the underserved? AI’s response? "I’m sorry, I cannot comply."
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
What if AI isn’t failing us, but doing exactly what it was designed to do? AI doesn’t create knowledge—it reflects the world it was trained on. And if that world has erased Black wisdom, AI will follow suit. Let’s talk about what happens when AI refuses to imagine justice. 🧵👇
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
💡 Ready to see Gladys in action? Try Gladys to learn more and start your journey today.
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
From uncovering systemic inequities to creating equity-driven strategies, Gladys is here to amplify your work. Whether you're drafting content, simplifying complex ideas, or planning transformative initiatives, Gladys helps turn vision into action.
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Meet Gladys: Your AI-powered partner in equity and action. #FreedomSchool #EquityInAction #EquityXDesign #CommunityOfChangemakers
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Whether you’re navigating the complexities of equity in education, leadership, or community work, we’ve got the resources to inspire and empower you. 📰 Stay informed. Stay inspired. Join our community:
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Equity begins with knowledge, and knowledge starts here. Subscribe to our newsletter for curated insights, actionable tools, and powerful stories that drive systemic change.
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
AI is only as just as the people who design it. 🔹 Interrogate the data 🔹 Ask better questions 🔹 Center erased wisdom The intelligence we design shapes the future we live in. What future are we building? Read:
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The Intelligence We Design: AI, Imagination, and Progress — 228 Accelerator
AI is not neutral; it is shaped by human intention, the stories we tell ourselves about the world, and the futures we dare to imagine. In many ways, AI is a mirror, reflecting back the values embedded in its creation. If extinction is the goal, we build intelligence for extinction. If our goals shif
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
If the intelligence we build is shaped by exclusion, then it will never work for liberation. It will justify injustice. It will reinforce hierarchy. It will deny us the imagination to create something new. So how do we design intelligence that serves justice?
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
This isn’t new. Intelligence systems have always been designed to serve those in power. 📌 Post-emancipation studies framed Black life in ways that justified segregation. 📌 Census data was used to reinforce racial hierarchies. 📌 Now, AI is trained on data that continues this legacy.
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
That refusal wasn’t just a glitch. It was a reflection of power—a system trained on centuries of erasure. AI doesn’t just generate knowledge; it reproduces the assumptions embedded in history. And when history has erased Black wisdom, AI follows suit.
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Recently, I asked AI to generate 20 prompts inspired by a Fannie Lou Hamer speech. It complied without hesitation. Then, I pushed further: Rewrite these prompts assuming Black people hold the knowledge and white people are the underserved. AI’s response? “I’m sorry, I cannot comply.” #EthicalAI
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
AI is not neutral. It reflects the stories we tell, the histories we choose to remember, and the futures we dare to imagine. But what happens when AI refuses to imagine something different? What happens when technology upholds the very hierarchies we seek to dismantle? 🧵👇 #ArtificialIntelligence
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
🔥 If you’re ready to dive deep into the equityXdesign framework, connect with changemakers, and gain tools for designing equitable spaces, this is where you need to be. 🔗 RSVP NOW—before it’s too late!  www.228accelerator.com/freedom-scho… We’ll see you in the room!
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FREEDOM SCHOOL (Copy) — 228 Accelerator
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Freedom School is TONIGHT—Are You In? ⏳ This is your last reminder to RSVP for tonight’s Freedom School session at 5:30 PM ET! #FreedomSchool #EquityInAction #EquityXDesign #CommunityOfChangemakers
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
This is your reminder: take a moment today to stretch, to reflect, to breathe deeply. The work you’re doing is important, and it requires you to be whole.
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
The practice of yoga reminds us to pause, breathe, and reconnect with our bodies and minds. It’s not just a moment of rest but a radical act of resilience, especially for those navigating complex systems and striving for equity.
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
In times of stress and challenge, it’s easy to lose sight of the most essential tool we have—ourselves. #RadicalRest #HealingAndJustice #RestAsResistance #WellnessForChangeMakers
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Let’s start designing for liberation. Learn more: www.228accelerator.com/the-design-t... #LiberationThroughDesign #EquityXDesign #SystemicChange #Organization
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The Design Team's Journey — 228 Accelerator
The Design Team’s Journey is a 7 month program—learn how to design healing in classrooms and schools. Explore the impact of a healing discourse in your teaching and leadership practice as well as how...
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
What does it take to create a culture of equity within your organization? The Design Team's Journey is a step-by-step experience designed to help teams uncover inequities, reimagine systems, and create sustainable change. Using the equityXdesign framework, we transform intention into impact.
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The Design Team's Journey — 228 Accelerator
The Design Team’s Journey is a 7 month program—learn how to design healing in classrooms and schools. Explore the impact of a healing discourse in your teaching and leadership practice as well as how...
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Come for the freedom. Stay for the justice!
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
This Black History Month, let’s honor the transformative power of education to empower, uplift & liberate. And join us as we dive deeper into these practices at Freedom School on February 18. RSVP today to secure your place in this transformative experience. www.228accelerator.com/freedom-scho...
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FREEDOM SCHOOL (Copy) — 228 Accelerator
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
‘Radical simply means grasping things at the root.’ – Angela Davis The equityXdesign framework takes this radical approach to dismantle systemic inequities in education. It challenges us to reimagine systems with the tools of understanding, co-creation, and liberation.
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Change in education isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution—it’s a journey shaped by bold ideas and collective action. We want to hear from you: How do you define the starting point for a change in education? Let’s build this vision together: www.228accelerator.com/design-1 #ReimagineEducation
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
By centering community voices, unpacking how inequity is designed into our systems, and reimagining education through a liberatory lens, this framework empowers us to take systemic change to the next level. Learn more about the equityXdesign framework. www.228accelerator.com #EquityXDesign
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228 Accelerator offers trainings, community, and more for educators, K-12 explorers, edge finders, and school leaders who wish to become agents of equity.
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
This February, join us at Freedom School for an immersive experience that explores the intersections of race, education, and liberation. Together, we’ll dream expansively, share power, and design a new future. 🗓 RSVP now for Freedom School on February 18 www.228accelerator.com/freedom-scho...
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FREEDOM SCHOOL (Copy) — 228 Accelerator
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Black History Month is not just about reflecting on the past—it’s about reimagining the future. As we honor the achievements, resilience, and brilliance of Black leaders and communities, we invite you to deepen your learning and commitment to equity. #BlackHistoryMonth
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Empathy interviews go beyond just collecting data; they're about changing our approach to listening and responding. 🌟 #Empathy #InclusiveEducation www.228accelerator.com/blog/living-...
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How We Can Start Living The Future We Want Today — 228 Accelerator
In times of disruption, schools face a critical opportunity: not just to adapt but to redesign systems that prioritize equity and inclusion. By centering marginalized voices, fostering empathetic rela...
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228 Accelerator @228accelerator.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
The defeat of the Briggs Initiative is often considered a landmark moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States, and yet today the LGBTQIA community remains in the crosshairs of legislative terror, classroom exclusion, and library marginalization. www.228accelerator.com/blog/the-rev...
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The Revolution Will Be Designed, Played, and Also Queer AF: Here Is How We Built It In 11 Hours and What We Learned — 228 Accelerator
Discover how Summer School built a revolutionary 11-week curriculum to challenge norms, embrace diversity, and foster solidarity. Through an exploration metaverse-based classroom, transformative story...
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