Dr. Littisha A. Bates (@drbatesphd) 's Twitter Profile
Dr. Littisha A. Bates

@drbatesphd

Lover of God, Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Associate Professor of Sociology, Unapologetically Black

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calendar_today11-09-2010 23:25:18

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Man this is an on time word here. Even when we are better credentialed we don't get to compete. And don't get me started on the woman referenced here were it not for her parentage she wouldn't be where she is. #ThisIsAmerica

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I'm tired of sitting in front of the TV waiting to see if Black Lives will be valued. Mostly because I already know the answers 🤷🏾‍♀️

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Justice has prevailed in the case against #GeorgeFloyds killer #DerekChauvin, but the work is not done! We must keep fighting to end qualified immunity, and we must get #PoliceReformNOW.

Justice has prevailed in the case against #GeorgeFloyds killer #DerekChauvin, but the work is not done! We must keep fighting to end qualified immunity, and we must get #PoliceReformNOW.
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I will sit in this moment and cry these tears of joy & then I will get back 2 work We will not be bullied & murdered by structures, processes and and procedures. These systems are violent and must be called out and changed. #BlackLivesMatter #JustTheBeginning

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Today I was lectured by a white man about rights that "anyone working for any length of time fighting for oppressed or marginalized people should understand" I can't make this violence up. #NextLivesHere

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I'm not here often so when u see me know I got something to say. So proud to say congrats to another academic baby and Soror Dr. Shaonta Allen Dr. Shaonta' Allen

I'm not here often so when u see me know I got something to say. So proud to say congrats to another academic baby and Soror Dr. Shaonta Allen <a href="/BlkSocWithQTNA/">Dr. Shaonta' Allen</a>
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I'm trying to understand why with rising numbers of COVID cases Mason City Schools would make masking optional when we return in Spring. Who are we getting advice from? This is disappointing and dangerous.

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I have attached a screenshot of the districts response to a different hate incident. Compare the 2 b reminded the folks who are responsible for crafting communications witnessed 1st hand what happened and received advice on what the message should have said Mason City Schools 2/3

I have attached a screenshot of the districts response to a different hate incident. Compare the 2 b reminded the folks who are responsible for crafting communications witnessed 1st hand what happened and received advice on what the message should have said <a href="/MasonSchools/">Mason City Schools</a>  2/3
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Our Black comets deserve better than a Who Dey and sorry it happen Mason City Schools Jonathan Cooper rolandsmartin Ida Bae Wells is that the best we can do? Those babies deserve more. Our community deserves more. You all have failed us in this moment.

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As we close business and I become the immediate past president of Association of Black Sociologists I just want to say it was my humble honor to serve the ABS membership. Thank you all for entrusting me and all your support. I can't wait to see you all in Philly #ABSOC2022 #SocAF