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I have a new poem in the most recent issue of Platypus Press wrestling with why I’ve become increasingly uncomfortable hearing people say “we have made it through worse before” in response to our current political moment. readwildness.com/19/smith-people

She ran a hell of a campaign in three months. That cannot be understated. You can’t out-campaign hate.

Black people are relatively well prepared for what’s about to happen because it’s happened to us before. America has done this to us before. It’s just about to widen the aperture to a bunch of people who ain’t used to it.

Fortunately, the academic job market has prepared me for crushing disappointment

Don’t ask Black women for shit else!

I am so grateful this was sent to me this morning. #bydhttmwfi

thinking about toni morrison’s words today:

Today’s Historic Front Page: November 6, 2024 theonion.com/todays-histori…

It's okay to be angry and feel rage; it's okay to be sad and feel like crying. It's okay to be scared and fearful of what may happen. It's okay to be disappointed and feel like giving up, but remember that you are not your feelings. God created within you a determination and a

Toni Morrison has a short essay called "Racism and Fascism," which was an excerpt from a longer speech she gave at Howard University in 1995. I'm sure some people have seen it before, but it might be worth revisiting in light of the news. I'm pasting a section of it below. 🧵

On behalf of the many detractors who doubted you, spoke down to you, accused you of misogyny & voting against your interest, assumed the worst of you, I extend a sincere apology to Black men who showed out at the polls & demonstrated powerful unity of interest—b/c they never will

Baltimore got them a Real One 😭😭

The people in my autism parenting groups who are just figuring out what gutting the Department of Education is going to do to their kids, after they voted for Trump. Whew, chile. It’s a whole lotta, “They can’t do that, right?” Nah, bro. They can and they’re gonna.

I am glad this one is finally out. Here is our attempt to ensure that charter schools have to comply with the Constitution for all matters--including religion. drakelawreview.org/wp-content/upl…

The President just committed to covering 100% of the fire management and debris removal costs for the next 180 days. Thank you President Donald J. Trump for taking my call and having the back of Californians in our time of need.

Paparazzi is always in my business 🐘🙄‼️

As the Supreme Court explained in Plyler v Doe: because children cannot control their parents’ conduct, it is unjust—& contrary to American ideas of individual liberty—to punish the child for the faults of the parent. Yet, Oklahoma plans to do just that. the74million.org/article/oklaho…

Grateful 🙏🏾💙 kirkusreviews.com/magazine/curre…

Dismantling DEI has dangerous implications for education and undermines our future and strength as a multiracial democracy, writes Janel George. #EWOpinion #K12 edweek.org/policy-politic…