BranchSpeaks
@branchspeaks.bsky.social
Educator. Speaker. Emotional Locksmith. Founder of @EverForwardClub & #MillionMaskMovement. Transforming youth mental health & education. 2023 US Surgeon General’s Medallion Recipient. 🌍
Ever smelled a teen boy’s shoes and questioned your life choices?
My godson’s feet were that bad but instead of teasing, I taught him how to care for them.
That small moment built trust. Puberty’s awkward, but it’s also where real growth starts.
My godson’s feet were that bad but instead of teasing, I taught him how to care for them.
That small moment built trust. Puberty’s awkward, but it’s also where real growth starts.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "“Smelly Male Teens” might sound like a small thing, but it’s often where the real lessons begin. When I noticed my godson’s feet were literally mildewing, I realized something very important. He was embarrassed..
19 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on November 5, 2025: "“Smelly Male Teens” might sound like a small thing, but it’s often where the real lessons begin. When I noticed my godson’s feet were literally mildewing, I realized something very important. He was embarrassed because his family made...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ever smelled a teen boy’s shoes and questioned your life choices?
My godson’s feet were that bad but instead of teasing, I taught him how to care for them.
That small moment built trust. Puberty’s awkward, but it’s also where real growth starts.
My godson’s feet were that bad but instead of teasing, I taught him how to care for them.
That small moment built trust. Puberty’s awkward, but it’s also where real growth starts.
In 2018 at the @ArtofLiving Ashram in Bangalore, I led the #TakingOffTheMask activity—helping people reveal what they show the world and what they hide. It’s not about weakness. It’s about being real. 💫
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Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "In 2018, at the @ArtofLiving Ashram in Bangalore, India, when I led the #TakingOffTheMask activity, I explained what the front and back of the mask symbolize and how it helps thousands of people express their...
The Million Mask Movement aims to inspire individuals to be their authentic selves by shedding the masks that hide their true nature. By exploring the concepts of vulnerability, self-acceptance, and inner strength, this movement encourages people to break free from the fears and insecurities that ho...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In 2018 at the @ArtofLiving Ashram in Bangalore, I led the #TakingOffTheMask activity—helping people reveal what they show the world and what they hide. It’s not about weakness. It’s about being real. 💫
👉
👉
In 2018 at the @ArtofLiving Ashram in Bangalore, I led the #TakingOffTheMask activity—helping people reveal what they show the world and what they hide. It’s not about weakness. It’s about being real. 💫
👉
👉
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "In 2018, at the @ArtofLiving Ashram in Bangalore, India, when I led the #TakingOffTheMask activity, I explained what the front and back of the mask symbolize and how it helps thousands of people express their...
The Million Mask Movement aims to inspire individuals to be their authentic selves by shedding the masks that hide their true nature. By exploring the concepts of vulnerability, self-acceptance, and inner strength, this movement encourages people to break free from the fears and insecurities that ho...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In 2018 at the @ArtofLiving Ashram in Bangalore, I led the #TakingOffTheMask activity—helping people reveal what they show the world and what they hide. It’s not about weakness. It’s about being real. 💫
👉
👉
When I was young, being smart stopped being cool.
I hid my brilliance to fit in—until one teacher saw me for who I really was.
Many young men still do this. That’s why we’re building a community for those who care. 👉
I hid my brilliance to fit in—until one teacher saw me for who I really was.
Many young men still do this. That’s why we’re building a community for those who care. 👉
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "When I was young, being smart stopped being cool. Getting good grades didn’t mean much on the playground, so I started acting like I didn’t care. It took one teacher who really saw me to call me out and remind me...
Breaking free from societal expectations and embracing individuality is a journey many young men face. Learn how one teacher's intervention made a profound impact and how you can be part of the solution.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
When I was young, being smart stopped being cool.
I hid my brilliance to fit in—until one teacher saw me for who I really was.
Many young men still do this. That’s why we’re building a community for those who care. 👉
I hid my brilliance to fit in—until one teacher saw me for who I really was.
Many young men still do this. That’s why we’re building a community for those who care. 👉
It began with two questions:
What do you show the world—and what do you hide?
From The Mask You Live In (@missrepresentation), this sparked the #MillionMaskMovement—now 87K+ strong worldwide.
Create your mask 👉 millionmask.org 🎥 Watch:
What do you show the world—and what do you hide?
From The Mask You Live In (@missrepresentation), this sparked the #MillionMaskMovement—now 87K+ strong worldwide.
Create your mask 👉 millionmask.org 🎥 Watch:
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "It started with two simple questions: What are the things you let the world see… and… What are the things you don’t let people see? In the Documentary ’The Mask You Live In’ by The Representation Project...
Join the Million Mask Movement and explore the transformative power of vulnerability in breaking free from societal expectations and living a more authentic life. Learn how this movement is promoting mental health awareness and social emotional learning through creative expression and open communica...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It began with two questions:
What do you show the world—and what do you hide?
From The Mask You Live In (@missrepresentation), this sparked the #MillionMaskMovement—now 87K+ strong worldwide.
Create your mask 👉 millionmask.org 🎥 Watch:
What do you show the world—and what do you hide?
From The Mask You Live In (@missrepresentation), this sparked the #MillionMaskMovement—now 87K+ strong worldwide.
Create your mask 👉 millionmask.org 🎥 Watch:
Growing up, I learned boys weren’t supposed to cry.
We were told to “man up,” so I hid my real feelings.
Now, through The Ever Forward Club, we help young men take off the mask and be real because #TakingOffTheMask isn’t weakness, it’s courage.
We were told to “man up,” so I hid my real feelings.
Now, through The Ever Forward Club, we help young men take off the mask and be real because #TakingOffTheMask isn’t weakness, it’s courage.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Growing up, I learned early that boys weren’t supposed to cry. We were told to “be tough,” “be cool,” “man up.” So I learned by force (social pressure) to hide everything that didn’t fit that image: sadne
11 likes, 2 comments - branchspeaks on October 29, 2025: "Growing up, I learned early that boys weren’t supposed to cry. We were told to “be tough,” “be cool,” “man up.” So I learned by force (social pressure) to hide everything that didn’t fit that image: sadness, fear, and sometime...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Growing up, I learned boys weren’t supposed to cry.
We were told to “man up,” so I hid my real feelings.
Now, through The Ever Forward Club, we help young men take off the mask and be real because #TakingOffTheMask isn’t weakness, it’s courage.
We were told to “man up,” so I hid my real feelings.
Now, through The Ever Forward Club, we help young men take off the mask and be real because #TakingOffTheMask isn’t weakness, it’s courage.
✨ Positive Masculinity Monday ✨
It’s saying, “I’ve tried my best, and I still need help.”
Let’s teach our boys that feelings matter and that real men grow by choosing their values and leaning on their community.
It’s saying, “I’ve tried my best, and I still need help.”
Let’s teach our boys that feelings matter and that real men grow by choosing their values and leaning on their community.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Today’s Positive Masculinity Monday ✨ How do we stand up for others? ✨ When do we decide that we will not allow others to suffer on our watch? ✨ What does it take to tell the truth? ✨ How do we ask for help?
In this video, we explore the importance of raising men who choose humanity over ego. By teaching boys to prioritize emotional intelligence and empathy, we can shape the next generation of leaders who are capable of creating positive change in the world. Join the Advocates for Young Men community to...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
✨ Positive Masculinity Monday ✨
It’s saying, “I’ve tried my best, and I still need help.”
Let’s teach our boys that feelings matter and that real men grow by choosing their values and leaning on their community.
It’s saying, “I’ve tried my best, and I still need help.”
Let’s teach our boys that feelings matter and that real men grow by choosing their values and leaning on their community.
Too often, schools miss the brilliance of young men of color. I had to fight red tape and low expectations to help them succeed. That’s advocacy—seeing them, believing in them, creating opportunities when the system says “NO.”
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "#DiaryOfAConfusedEducator Too often, schools aren’t designed to see the brilliance in our young men of color. I had to fight through red tape, challenge low expectations, and even bend the rules just to make sure my...
Join the Ever Forward Club's community of advocates working to empower young men to succeed, despite the odds. Learn from 20 years of experience and get involved in creating safe, supportive spaces for young men to thrive.
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November 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Too often, schools miss the brilliance of young men of color. I had to fight red tape and low expectations to help them succeed. That’s advocacy—seeing them, believing in them, creating opportunities when the system says “NO.”
For 15 yrs, every Tuesday, I’ve sat with men in a circle, no need to have it all figured out.
Beneath the silence & behavior is a longing for connection.
Boys don’t need fixing, they need to be seen, heard & safe spaces.
Beneath the silence & behavior is a longing for connection.
Boys don’t need fixing, they need to be seen, heard & safe spaces.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "For 15 years, every Tuesday night, I’ve sat in a circle with a group of men, a space where I don’t have to have it all figured out. A space where listening turns into healing. What I’ve seen time and again, with...
Join the movement to create safe spaces for young men to share their experiences, emotions, and struggles. By listening and understanding, we can help them break free from the constraints of toxic masculinity and build stronger, more authentic relationships. Learn how to create these spaces and supp...
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October 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
For 15 yrs, every Tuesday, I’ve sat with men in a circle, no need to have it all figured out.
Beneath the silence & behavior is a longing for connection.
Boys don’t need fixing, they need to be seen, heard & safe spaces.
Beneath the silence & behavior is a longing for connection.
Boys don’t need fixing, they need to be seen, heard & safe spaces.
We All Wear Masks, but what happens when we take them off?
This song, “Take Off the Mask,” is an anthem for every young man who is trying to show up as their authentic selves but has been told to “man up” when what he really needed was space to be real.
This song, “Take Off the Mask,” is an anthem for every young man who is trying to show up as their authentic selves but has been told to “man up” when what he really needed was space to be real.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "#TakingoffTheMask : The Song by @EverForwardClub #MaskOffMonday We All Wear Masks, But what happens when we take them off? This song “Take Off the Mask” is an anthem for every young man who is trying to show up as...
The Million Mask Movement is a global art-based initiative that encourages self-reflection and authenticity. Through powerful music and storytelling, Ever Forward Club empowers young men to break free from societal expectations and show up as their true selves. Join the movement and be part of a com...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We All Wear Masks, but what happens when we take them off?
This song, “Take Off the Mask,” is an anthem for every young man who is trying to show up as their authentic selves but has been told to “man up” when what he really needed was space to be real.
This song, “Take Off the Mask,” is an anthem for every young man who is trying to show up as their authentic selves but has been told to “man up” when what he really needed was space to be real.
When I started teaching, I thought my job was just to help students pass math.
But they needed more than grades—they needed space to talk about life. That’s how the @EverForwardClub began: a safe place for young men to be seen, heard, and supported.
But they needed more than grades—they needed space to talk about life. That’s how the @EverForwardClub began: a safe place for young men to be seen, heard, and supported.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "When I started teaching, I thought my job was just to help students pass math. But it didn’t take long to see they needed more than equations and grades. They needed space to talk about life. About what was really...
Join the movement and learn how the Ever Forward Club is breaking barriers and empowering young men to reach their full potential.
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October 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
When I started teaching, I thought my job was just to help students pass math.
But they needed more than grades—they needed space to talk about life. That’s how the @EverForwardClub began: a safe place for young men to be seen, heard, and supported.
But they needed more than grades—they needed space to talk about life. That’s how the @EverForwardClub began: a safe place for young men to be seen, heard, and supported.
Middle school boys are told to “man up” before they’re even understood.
What if they heard: “You are enough. You belong. You can ask for help. I see greatness in you.”
These words plant seeds of strength, empathy, and purpose.
What if they heard: “You are enough. You belong. You can ask for help. I see greatness in you.”
These words plant seeds of strength, empathy, and purpose.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Middle School boys are growing up in a world that tests their hearts before it even understands them. (This actually starts earlier than middle school) They are told to “man up,” to “suck it up,” and to hold it a
41 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on October 18, 2025: "Middle School boys are growing up in a world that tests their hearts before it even understands them. (This actually starts earlier than middle school) They are told to “man up,” to “suck it up,” and to hold it all in without letting ...
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October 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Middle school boys are told to “man up” before they’re even understood.
What if they heard: “You are enough. You belong. You can ask for help. I see greatness in you.”
These words plant seeds of strength, empathy, and purpose.
What if they heard: “You are enough. You belong. You can ask for help. I see greatness in you.”
These words plant seeds of strength, empathy, and purpose.
Our boys are told: Don’t feel, don’t care, just get money, muscles, women.
If they fail, someone sells them “manhood.”
What they need are mentors, teachers, and men who lead with heart, honesty & courage!
If they fail, someone sells them “manhood.”
What they need are mentors, teachers, and men who lead with heart, honesty & courage!
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Our boys are growing up in a world where “influencers” are screaming at them: Don’t feel. Don’t care. Just get money, muscles, and women. And if they don’t measure up? Someone is ready to sell them the answer f
In a world where young men are constantly bombarded with toxic messages, Advocates for Young Men aims to show them a different path. By promoting heart, honesty, and courage, we're building a community that encourages young men to be their authentic selves. Join us in our mission to raise a generati...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Our boys are told: Don’t feel, don’t care, just get money, muscles, women.
If they fail, someone sells them “manhood.”
What they need are mentors, teachers, and men who lead with heart, honesty & courage!
If they fail, someone sells them “manhood.”
What they need are mentors, teachers, and men who lead with heart, honesty & courage!
Men leading with heart and honesty show the next generation it’s okay to feel and be real.
These clips remind me what positive masculinity looks like: being present, authentic, and courageous.
Watch here:
These clips remind me what positive masculinity looks like: being present, authentic, and courageous.
Watch here:
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "What does #PositiveMasculinityMonday mean to me? Men of all ages leading with heart, honesty, and vulnerability, and showing the next generation that men experience and feel just as much as anyone else, but often our...
17 likes, 5 comments - branchspeaks on October 13, 2025: "What does #PositiveMasculinityMonday mean to me? Men of all ages leading with heart, honesty, and vulnerability, and showing the next generation that men experience and feel just as much as anyone else, but often our upbringing or communities...
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October 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Men leading with heart and honesty show the next generation it’s okay to feel and be real.
These clips remind me what positive masculinity looks like: being present, authentic, and courageous.
Watch here:
These clips remind me what positive masculinity looks like: being present, authentic, and courageous.
Watch here:
What’s one thing you’ll never forget about your favorite teacher?
For me, it wasn’t formulas or essays; it was how they made me feel seen.
They believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. That’s the magic of a great teacher. ❤️
For me, it wasn’t formulas or essays; it was how they made me feel seen.
They believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. That’s the magic of a great teacher. ❤️
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "#DiaryOfAConfusedEducator What’s that one thing you’ll never forget about your favorite teacher? For me, it wasn’t just about formulas or essays; it was the way they made me feel seen. The way they believed in me..
148 likes, 3 comments - branchspeaks on October 12, 2025: "#DiaryOfAConfusedEducator What’s that one thing you’ll never forget about your favorite teacher? For me, it wasn’t just about formulas or essays; it was the way they made me feel seen. The way they believed in me when I didn’t believ...
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October 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
What’s one thing you’ll never forget about your favorite teacher?
For me, it wasn’t formulas or essays; it was how they made me feel seen.
They believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. That’s the magic of a great teacher. ❤️
For me, it wasn’t formulas or essays; it was how they made me feel seen.
They believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. That’s the magic of a great teacher. ❤️
What challenges are young men facing that we’re not talking about?
From being told to “man up” to hiding emotions and wearing masks to fit in—many just long for safe spaces and mentorship.
When we name these truths, healing begins.
From being told to “man up” to hiding emotions and wearing masks to fit in—many just long for safe spaces and mentorship.
When we name these truths, healing begins.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "What are the challenges that young men in your life or in your community are facing that are not being discussed? From being told to “man up” before they’re ready, to hiding emotions because vulnerability feels...
57 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on October 11, 2025: "What are the challenges that young men in your life or in your community are facing that are not being discussed? From being told to “man up” before they’re ready, to hiding emotions because vulnerability feels unsafe, to wearing masks ...
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October 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
What challenges are young men facing that we’re not talking about?
From being told to “man up” to hiding emotions and wearing masks to fit in—many just long for safe spaces and mentorship.
When we name these truths, healing begins.
From being told to “man up” to hiding emotions and wearing masks to fit in—many just long for safe spaces and mentorship.
When we name these truths, healing begins.
Do you protect others’ emotions but ignore your own?
Many students and teachers wear masks, hiding pain behind “I’m fine.”
When masks clash, connection breaks, and learning suffers.
That’s why I wrote Diary of a Confused Educator. 💭
Many students and teachers wear masks, hiding pain behind “I’m fine.”
When masks clash, connection breaks, and learning suffers.
That’s why I wrote Diary of a Confused Educator. 💭
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "#TeacherTipFriday: Do you protect other people’s emotions while ignore your own? I once told a teacher, “You make me sick!” You can Imagine that situation did not end well for me. That’s the reality some students
In this thought-provoking video, Ashanti Branch shares her personal journey of discovering that teaching is not just about equations on the board, but about unlocking the human being behind the mask. She reveals how teachers can break the cycle of hidden emotions and connect with their students on a...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Do you protect others’ emotions but ignore your own?
Many students and teachers wear masks, hiding pain behind “I’m fine.”
When masks clash, connection breaks, and learning suffers.
That’s why I wrote Diary of a Confused Educator. 💭
Many students and teachers wear masks, hiding pain behind “I’m fine.”
When masks clash, connection breaks, and learning suffers.
That’s why I wrote Diary of a Confused Educator. 💭
Ever asked yourself, “How did I get here?”
Sometimes we walk there, sometimes life puts us there.
The power lies in choosing a new path.
Help your community unMASK healthy relationships—bring the #TakingOffTheMask workshop to your school.
Sometimes we walk there, sometimes life puts us there.
The power lies in choosing a new path.
Help your community unMASK healthy relationships—bring the #TakingOffTheMask workshop to your school.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: ""Have you ever asked yourself, 'How Did I Get Here?” Sometimes we walked there, sometimes we were brought there, and sometimes life’s circumstances just placed us there. In Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Dr. Seuss says,
In this inspiring video, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! and explore how we can apply its lessons to our own lives. From making conscious choices to developing resilience, we'll discuss the importance of being true to oneself and creating a supportive commu...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ever asked yourself, “How did I get here?”
Sometimes we walk there, sometimes life puts us there.
The power lies in choosing a new path.
Help your community unMASK healthy relationships—bring the #TakingOffTheMask workshop to your school.
Sometimes we walk there, sometimes life puts us there.
The power lies in choosing a new path.
Help your community unMASK healthy relationships—bring the #TakingOffTheMask workshop to your school.
Every young man matters, even the ones we’ve only met a few times or not yet at all.
At @everforwardclub, we’re creating spaces where boys can take off their masks and be supported.
Join us in showing up for them 💪
At @everforwardclub, we’re creating spaces where boys can take off their masks and be supported.
Join us in showing up for them 💪
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "“Every young man who crosses our path matters. Even the ones we’ve only met three times. Even the ones who haven’t yet found us.” At the @everforwardclub, we’re building safe spaces where boys and young men can
13 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on October 8, 2025: "“Every young man who crosses our path matters. Even the ones we’ve only met three times. Even the ones who haven’t yet found us.” At the @everforwardclub, we’re building safe spaces where boys and young men can take off their masks, ...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Every young man matters, even the ones we’ve only met a few times or not yet at all.
At @everforwardclub, we’re creating spaces where boys can take off their masks and be supported.
Join us in showing up for them 💪
At @everforwardclub, we’re creating spaces where boys can take off their masks and be supported.
Join us in showing up for them 💪
These statistics are devastating.
When the numbers skew this far for boys, we have to interrogate our country's relationship with masculinity.
When the numbers skew this far for boys, we have to interrogate our country's relationship with masculinity.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "These statistics are devastating. When the numbers skew this far for boys, we have to interrogate our country's relationship with masculinity. For more thoughts: Episode 42 of UnMASKing with Male Educators is on...
Join Ashanti Branch on UnMASKing with Male Educators, Episode 42, as he explores the statistics behind the alarming number of young men affected by incarceration, deaths due to violent crimes, and the need for education and mentorship in breaking down toxic masculinity.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
These statistics are devastating.
When the numbers skew this far for boys, we have to interrogate our country's relationship with masculinity.
When the numbers skew this far for boys, we have to interrogate our country's relationship with masculinity.
#MaskOffMonday 🎭
What Monday mask are you wearing today?
We all wear masks, not just for protection but to fit in, to seem like we’ve got it all together. A student once told me, “I can’t even tell you what I can’t tell you.”
That silence is heavy.
What Monday mask are you wearing today?
We all wear masks, not just for protection but to fit in, to seem like we’ve got it all together. A student once told me, “I can’t even tell you what I can’t tell you.”
That silence is heavy.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "#MaskOffMonday What Monday Morning Mask are you wearing today? We all wear masks.. Not just for Halloween 🎭 🎃 or the personal Protection masks 😷 we wore during COVID-19, but the ones that hide our real selves. T
In this thought-provoking series, we delve into the concept of masks and how they impact our daily lives. From the masks we wear to fit in to the ones that hide our true emotions, we explore the complexities of identity and self-expression. Join the #MillionMaskMovement and discover a world where yo...
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October 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#MaskOffMonday 🎭
What Monday mask are you wearing today?
We all wear masks, not just for protection but to fit in, to seem like we’ve got it all together. A student once told me, “I can’t even tell you what I can’t tell you.”
That silence is heavy.
What Monday mask are you wearing today?
We all wear masks, not just for protection but to fit in, to seem like we’ve got it all together. A student once told me, “I can’t even tell you what I can’t tell you.”
That silence is heavy.
Behind many smiles in the classroom are teachers fighting quiet battles—showing up for students, standing strong despite burnout, low pay, and high expectations. Teaching isn’t just a job. It’s heart work. 💛
Which struggle hits home most?
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Which struggle hits home most?
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Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "#DiaryOfAConfusedEducator Which of these 5 struggles do you feel is most important? Which struggles in schools need to be added to the list? Behind many smiles in the classroom are teachers fighting quiet battles....
49 likes, 1 comments - branchspeaks on October 5, 2025: "#DiaryOfAConfusedEducator Which of these 5 struggles do you feel is most important? Which struggles in schools need to be added to the list? Behind many smiles in the classroom are teachers fighting quiet battles. They show up for their studen...
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October 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Behind many smiles in the classroom are teachers fighting quiet battles—showing up for students, standing strong despite burnout, low pay, and high expectations. Teaching isn’t just a job. It’s heart work. 💛
Which struggle hits home most?
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Which struggle hits home most?
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Every young man has brilliance inside him. Some shine in math, others in art or in ways schools don’t grade.
All deserve to be seen.
Let’s build spaces where boys feel safe, seen, and celebrated.
Join the Advocates for Young Men on Skool.
All deserve to be seen.
Let’s build spaces where boys feel safe, seen, and celebrated.
Join the Advocates for Young Men on Skool.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "#TeacherTipFriday Every young man has brilliance inside him. Some shine in math or writing, others in building, or art, but others shine in things that schools do not grade. ALL deserve to be seen. Here’s what we...
20 likes, 3 comments - branchspeaks on October 3, 2025: "#TeacherTipFriday Every young man has brilliance inside him. Some shine in math or writing, others in building, or art, but others shine in things that schools do not grade. ALL deserve to be seen. Here’s what we know: ✔️ Strong relation...
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October 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Every young man has brilliance inside him. Some shine in math, others in art or in ways schools don’t grade.
All deserve to be seen.
Let’s build spaces where boys feel safe, seen, and celebrated.
Join the Advocates for Young Men on Skool.
All deserve to be seen.
Let’s build spaces where boys feel safe, seen, and celebrated.
Join the Advocates for Young Men on Skool.
I shared a moment from a Young Men’s Health Group in Oakland—one student came back from lunch “zoned out” from substances.
I told the class: “Come in with a clear head.” It’s about being present & showing better ways to cope.
I told the class: “Come in with a clear head.” It’s about being present & showing better ways to cope.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "#ThrowbackThursday to a podcast I did in 2023, sharing a moment that stuck with me. I was delivering a Young Men’s Health Group to a group of Students in Oakland and during the first session. One of the students came..
6 likes, 1 comments - branchspeaks on October 2, 2025: "#ThrowbackThursday to a podcast I did in 2023, sharing a moment that stuck with me. I was delivering a Young Men’s Health Group to a group of Students in Oakland and during the first session. One of the students came back from lunch, head dow...
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October 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I shared a moment from a Young Men’s Health Group in Oakland—one student came back from lunch “zoned out” from substances.
I told the class: “Come in with a clear head.” It’s about being present & showing better ways to cope.
I told the class: “Come in with a clear head.” It’s about being present & showing better ways to cope.
Ever said “I’m fine” when you weren’t?
That’s an Emotional Mask. The #MillionMaskMovement reminds us we’re not alone and encourages building a circle ⭕️ of trusted people to be authentic.
That’s an Emotional Mask. The #MillionMaskMovement reminds us we’re not alone and encourages building a circle ⭕️ of trusted people to be authentic.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Have you ever said “I’m good” or “I’m FINE” when you really weren’t? If yes, you know what we mean by wearing an Emotional Mask. Most people can resonate with the idea of wearing masks to protect our true f
10 likes, 3 comments - branchspeaks on October 1, 2025: "Have you ever said “I’m good” or “I’m FINE” when you really weren’t? If yes, you know what we mean by wearing an Emotional Mask. Most people can resonate with the idea of wearing masks to protect our true feelings. But real conne...
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October 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Ever said “I’m fine” when you weren’t?
That’s an Emotional Mask. The #MillionMaskMovement reminds us we’re not alone and encourages building a circle ⭕️ of trusted people to be authentic.
That’s an Emotional Mask. The #MillionMaskMovement reminds us we’re not alone and encourages building a circle ⭕️ of trusted people to be authentic.