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Antiracism is active. There is such thing as passive antiracism. One is either trying to fight racism or allowing it to exist.

First dose. Grateful for scientists and medical professionals today. 💉✔️

A day late in the IG Post, but Happy Birthday to the love of my life You always are the most photogenic of the Turner fam. We love you.

Great new window collage outside our Cafe in honor of Women’s History Month.

Suppressing your anger about a school district responding to the racism that is present in Dr. Seuss’s books doesn’t end racism. Exerting your anger doesn’t not end racism either.

Understanding why you are angry over a children’s book author helps you to understand:

White rage
White Fragility

Whiteness is an identity. It’s worth understanding why you hold on to these aspects of white culture so tightly and don’t consider the impact that showing racist caricatures has on students of color.

I was over the moon when asked to be a Featured Speaker at

Looking forward to this event! And proud to represent Thank You

Energized by the committment of and to discuss, learn and engage in dismantling racism with “Overdue” series.

Honored to be on the panel for tonight’s monthly event. with

Thank you for organizing!

The benefits of morning writing.

Thank you for a great discussion.

Join Newton Public Schools on February 24th for a presentation led by Eddie Fergus as he discusses the work and challenges of becoming an antiracist school district and how we can implement change in the practice of equity.

Joined by a panel of NPS principals: Henry Turner (Newton North High), John Harutunian (Oak Hill Middle) and Suzie Talukdar (Underwood Elementary), we will share some of the opportunities and obstacles that face us as we strive to be a more equitable and just district for all.

Open to all Newton families, staff and partners.

To register: https://lnkd.in/dap-Hfh

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