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Ebony Elizabeth Thomas @ebonyteach.blacksky.app · 07/04/2026

I'm the daughter of an Army paratrooper who refused orders during our illegal invasion of Vietnam back in the day. He went to LBJ military jail. Dad taught his girls this: "Just following orders" is NEVER any excuse for anyone who's complicit in war crimes. You MUST refuse heinous orders.

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Donation Request: I'm in my 2nd board term for ACLU RI very grateful for services we provide to the community. Consider making a donation in any amount to support & show that this work is needed and appreciated. Thank you! www.401gives.org/p2p/648361/y... #401Gives #ACLURI @riaclu.bsky.social

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Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

My depression’s severe atm but talking to folk here gives me a sense of belonging which I need to try to hold on to. Making this photo helped my brain-looking for the tiny silver owl hidden in it will help yrs-the botanical fractals will dial ⬇️ stress & yr brain will release dopamine if you find🦉:

A collection of small spring-themed items including antique silver charms that have a tiny silver owl charm hidden among them

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

honestly 99.9 percent of ai generated flyers, promos etc. are obviously that and SO unappealing...i'm hoping ppl will stop using them

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

as a world language educator, it's so disappointing to see young people that are "so into" baseball and team sports not be interested in or even aware of the real world series happening right now...it's really hard to change narrow views of the world www.mlb.com/world-baseba...

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The official site of the World Baseball Classic.

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Myth and Realities ABOUT HUMANITIES MAJORS humanitiesworks.org This applies to how you look at K-12 education as well.

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HUMANITIES WORKS – posters, postcards, and handouts to support the humanities

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

film poster. black text on cream. black panther in the corner. poster reads: Power to the People Y'all. A tressie mcmillan cottom film.

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Elizabeth Todd-Breland @etoddbreland.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This Thursday, March 12th, join me for a virtual conversation with @rethinkingschools.bsky.social @jessehagopian.bsky.social & Cierra Kaler-Jones! Zoom link when you register here: www.classy.org/event/%22i-d...

Read and Black title: I Didn't Come Here to Lie: Book Discussion & Celebration, Thursday March 12th at 4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET. Cierra Kaler-Jones, Jesse Hagopian, and Elizabeth Todd-Breland. rethinking schools. Gold and white background with headshots of the speakers and the cover image of the book, which includes a picture of Karen Lewis wearing a red shirt and sunglasses with her hands lifted

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

From PVD Core: CALL TO ACTION: Join us at the State House on Tuesday as we testify in support of the charter moratorium bill and against all-charter districts. Our kids deserve strong public schools!!Testimony guide at the link below. See you there! bit.ly/4aXyPRk

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Coalition to Defend Public Schools Legislative Testimony Guide - Spring 2026

COALITION TO DEFEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2026 RI STATE LEGISLATION TESTIMONY GUIDE CONTENTS Legislation Overview Action Steps Testimony Writing Guide Talking Points Info on Committee Members Research and...

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

the Monday after springing ahead to start dst should be a day off or delayed start day. and we should get rid of dst and just have more humane, intentionally adaptive schedules throughout the year...it really seems like we aim to deprive a majority of the world's population of joy #nodst #dst

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

la sobrevivencia que existe en resistencia al dolor y el sufrimiento innecesarios se puede celebrar pero la meta es identificar y eliminar las causas de esos sufrimientos...lamentablemente el dolor tangente es más difícil de erradicar… #diainternacionaldelamujer #niunamas

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

The Department of Africana Studies/Rites and Reason Theatre and the Cogut Institute for the Humanities at Brown University invite applications for a two-year appointment as Mellon Postdoctoral Research Associate in Black Queer Studies. apply.interfolio.com/177762

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ACLU of Rhode Island @riaclu.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

We're in Cranston, about to begin our Legislative Advocacy Training. Join us live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/PPXECxh... We'll be discussing how bills become law, tips for testifying at the State House, and resources to help you get involved this Legislative Session.

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Legislative Advocacy Training – ACLU of RI

YouTube video by ACLU of Rhode Island

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

EMAIL SCAM ALERT: I got a Punchbowl Invite yesterday from someone I hadn't heard from in a while and turns out it is this scam....please read to avoid getting scammed. I was able to figure out it was a scam when it asked for my email log in so that's when I looked into it. #punchbowlscam

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FREE @freefreeforum.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Hundreds of billions circulate into U.S. weapons contracts, budgets for public needs are slashed, and the link between militarism, capitalism, and austerity is treated like a taboo. Watch the full video: Clara Mattei on the war economy youtu.be/oKP2WZN1lac

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Ursula @ladyofsardines.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

“How many of these gentle people have I helped to kill just by paying my taxes?" June Jordan, 1984

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

people literally dying in the streets in US due to extreme weather conditions b/c there's "no money" to care for us yet there are illegal, unwanted wars raged with the money we put into the pot for collective care ... and I can easily list other abuses and negligence funded with the people's money

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MS NOW @ms.now · 26/02/2026

BREAKING: Protests have erupted at Columbia University after the school says DHS agents detained a student after making "misrepresentations to gain entry" to building.

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Racial Justice in Multilingual Education @rjme-journal.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

🎉 Now live: Racial Justice in Multilingual Education (RJME) 🎉 An open-access journal centering race, language, & justice in education. ✅ Breakthrough research ✅ Policy & advocacy ✅ Community voices Read free + join us at RJME.org #RacialJustice #MultilingualEducation #EducationForJustice #RJME

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Tasha Austin PhD [she] @profeaustin.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Thank you for inviting me @rjme-journal - excited to get started as a review board member! #AcademicSky #Research #LanguageEducation #TeacherEducation #WorldLanguages #BlackWorldLanguaging

Racial Justice in Multilingual Education: A New Open-Access Journal on Race, Language and Education. I've joined the RJME Review Board! Check it out at rjme.org! 1-Read and Share 2-Submit Your Work 3-Ask me Your Questions

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Noel Candelaria @noelcandelaria.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Proud public school grad. Proud public school parent. Proud public school educator. I’ve lived the impact of our public schools — and I’m committed to building and protecting the public schools ALL students deserve. They are the heart of our communities. #PublicSchoolProud #PSW26

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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Public schools are the heart of our communities. This Public Schools Week, join us in celebrating strong public schools and share why you’re #PublicSchoolProud. #PSW26

A blue, promotional graphic from the National Education Association that reads: I am Public School Proud and includes a 2026 Public Schools Week badge by Learning First Alliance.

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FREE @freefreeforum.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

If the system needs constant force to keep people dependent, what does that say about the system? There is more space for alternatives than we’re told. Clara Mattei on why austerity reveals weakness, not strength. ▶ Watch the full talk: Why Austerity Works for Capitalism youtu.be/8RhMZtaoPEQ

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Dr. Clara Mattei's book "The Capital Order: How economists invented austerity and paved the way to Fascism" was published in 2022. I can clearly see how this strategy is working with public education youtu.be/ofFR1mD2UOM?... #drclaramatteei #ForumforRealEconomicEmancipation

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How Economists Invented Austerity & Paved the Way to Fascism

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

This resource has been great...check it out: Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free texts, movies, software, music, websites, and more. archive.org

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Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Texts, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

All those references to 1776? That is why we have a campaign to #TeachTruth about the American Revolution on this 250th anniversary. Free lessons, questions for reflection, articles, book & film recommendations, & more. Sign up ⬇️ Add your state to the map. www.zinnedproject.org/news/teachin...

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Teaching the American Revolution

Resources for teaching a people's history of the American Revolution.

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

#tdih 1797 Hercules became one of close to 50 people to escape enslavement by Pres. George Washington. Preceded by Ona Judge who Washingtons pursued. Never apprehended. Image below removed from Philadelphia exhibit by this admin. #America250 Read & teach ⬇️ www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/he...

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Feb. 18, 1797: Hercules Escapes from Enslavement by George Washington

Hercules, the head cook at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate and slave labor camp, escaped to freedom in Pennsylvania.

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

#tdih 1946 Courts ruled in favor of the Mendez family (parents of Sylvia Mendez, in photo ⬇️ and still an activist) & their co-plaintiffs in California, finding segregated schools unconstitutional. Defended by LULAC, NAACP (with Thurgood Marshall), & more. ⬇️ www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/co...

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Feb. 18, 1946: Courts Ruled in Favor of the Mendez Family

The courts ruled in favor of the Mendez family and their co-plaintiffs in California, finding segregated schools to be unconstitutional.

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

It's so interesting how people are interpreting- via memes and such- Benito's pause after hearing his album won.

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

things are really shitty right now but my state, the sun is going to set around 5pm today.☀️🌕

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I don’t want to hear anything from an elected official unless it’s a plan to defund the DHS and impeach Noem, Bovino, etc. No texts. No emails. No talk about the economy. Step up or step off.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 24/01/2026

BREAKING: Federal agents just shot and killed a man in Minneapolis after brutally beating him in front of witnesses. We condemn this killing and demand ICE and CBP agents withdraw from Minneapolis immediately.

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

#tdih 1968 When asked at White House luncheon why young people are angry, Eartha Kitt said, because "You send best of this country off to be shot and maimed." In retaliation for her honesty, gov't ruined her U.S. career for 10 years & CIA tracked her. See ⬇️ 🧵 www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ea...

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Jan. 18, 1968: Eartha Kitt Spoke Truth at the White House

When asked at a White House luncheon about “juvenile delinquency,” Eartha Kitt responded by talking about the root causes of rebellion, including the Vietnam War and the draft.

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Jenn Borgioli Binis @jennbinis.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

This is a great thread and the entire topic is one that I am incredibly and irrationally passionate about! Dr. Antonovich‬'s final question is likely rhetorical but there is an answer! Teachers used to hold schoolmarm showers for new teachers! It was a whole thing!

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Ebony Elizabeth Thomas @ebonyteach.blacksky.app · 21/07/2025

Still in denial about Malcolm-Jamal Warner. 💔

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ACLU of Rhode Island @riaclu.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

If you want to learn more about what happened this Legislative Session, join us on July 16 in Cranston. Rep. Cruz will be one of our guest legislators to talk about the self-storage bill and some of the justice reform efforts from this year. Not affiliated/endorsed by the Cranston Public Library.

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2025 Legislative Wrap-Up — ACLU of RI

Join us on July 16 at the James T. Giles Community Room at the Central Cranston Library (140 Sockanosset Rd) to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly about how the 2025 Legislative Session went for civ...

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ACLU of Rhode Island @riaclu.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Despite urging the Governor to veto this bill — alongside 191 of you who sent him a message! – Governor McKee allowed this bill to become law. Here’s a look at some of the politicking that took place behind the scenes at the very end of the Legislative Session ⬇️

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

JOB POSTING: World Language Portuguese Teacher - SY 25-26 A dual certification with Portuguese/Spanish is preferred. Bristol Warren Regional School District (Rhode Island) HIGH SCHOOL www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jo... #portugueseteacher

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Hi, my name is Mychal! Library joy means there’s something for everyone at the library. The library is there for you whenever you’re ready! LeVar Burton taught me we should take a look, it’s in a book… 📚✨ I believe your mental health matters. Thank you for staying 💚 I’m so happy you’re here!

Mychal smiles while standing on a balcony. He wears his “The Library is for Everyone” shirt from Out of Print Clothing

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

This is SO cool and so kind. Library love! ✨🥹

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Robert Cotto Jr. @robertcottojr.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

It's snowing!

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Julie Sedivy @juliesedivy.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Bilingual parents, go right ahead and speak both languages to your child—even in the same sentence! Kids are harder to confuse than you might think.

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Yamil (she/ella) @yamilb12.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

advice i was given recently that i am daydreaming about..."sample life"

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Jessica Marie Johnson @jessicamariejohnson.com · 03/12/2024

Deportations are fundamentally cruel and inhumane. There is no just or ethical way to involuntarily separate people from their families and communities. signed, a historian of slavery

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El Mundo de Pepita @mundodepepita.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Last year I started a dictionary reflecting languages at our school speak. Kids periodically add to it, sometimes during centers, sometimes they stop by to add an entry :) #abar #Edusky #langchat

Page of class dictionary showing the word banana in Spanish, Ukrainian and French

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