Jes The Activist Teach
@jessycamathews.bsky.social
Racial/Environmental/Institutional Racism Activist ✊🏾 Award-Winning Teacher✌️🏾Writer & Public Speaker 🤎
Nothing breaks your soul more than seeing your Daddy in his casket. #daddysgirlforever
September 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Nothing breaks your soul more than seeing your Daddy in his casket. #daddysgirlforever
Happy Chair-ishment Day, especially to Black Aqua Man and the other members of the FC (Fade Club).
August 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Happy Chair-ishment Day, especially to Black Aqua Man and the other members of the FC (Fade Club).
Emmett Till would have been 84 years old today.
July 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Emmett Till would have been 84 years old today.
I had the pleasure of teaching college students through Golden Apple last week!
We spent our time analyzing stereotypes in education and Dr. Bishop's work with Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Doors.
We had fun with stickers, children's books, new knowledge, and discussion.
We spent our time analyzing stereotypes in education and Dr. Bishop's work with Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Doors.
We had fun with stickers, children's books, new knowledge, and discussion.
July 21, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I had the pleasure of teaching college students through Golden Apple last week!
We spent our time analyzing stereotypes in education and Dr. Bishop's work with Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Doors.
We had fun with stickers, children's books, new knowledge, and discussion.
We spent our time analyzing stereotypes in education and Dr. Bishop's work with Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Doors.
We had fun with stickers, children's books, new knowledge, and discussion.
Today is my bonus birthday. I woke up 21 years ago on this date with a blood clot traveling in my left leg. It eventually got stuck in my knee.. I should have died of DVT that day, but God’s grace allowed me more time ❤️
July 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today is my bonus birthday. I woke up 21 years ago on this date with a blood clot traveling in my left leg. It eventually got stuck in my knee.. I should have died of DVT that day, but God’s grace allowed me more time ❤️
Sandra Bland was taken from us 10 years ago. Never forget. Say her name.
July 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Sandra Bland was taken from us 10 years ago. Never forget. Say her name.
My anxiety level tonight…
Having high-functioning anxiety that goes on overdrive at night can be brutal.
Having high-functioning anxiety that goes on overdrive at night can be brutal.
three cartoon characters sit behind a sign that says " judges "
ALT: three cartoon characters sit behind a sign that says " judges "
media.tenor.com
July 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
My anxiety level tonight…
Having high-functioning anxiety that goes on overdrive at night can be brutal.
Having high-functioning anxiety that goes on overdrive at night can be brutal.
For those who need a lesson on a Black American’s perspective on the 4th of July:
Fredrick Douglass’s speech is one everyone should study ✊🏾🤎
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Fredrick Douglass’s speech is one everyone should study ✊🏾🤎
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
July 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
For those who need a lesson on a Black American’s perspective on the 4th of July:
Fredrick Douglass’s speech is one everyone should study ✊🏾🤎
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Fredrick Douglass’s speech is one everyone should study ✊🏾🤎
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Tamir Rice should be celebrating his 23rd birthday with his loved ones today.
June 25, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Tamir Rice should be celebrating his 23rd birthday with his loved ones today.
Reposted by Jes The Activist Teach
June 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Reposted by Jes The Activist Teach
📢 The Michigan Council of Teachers of English's Call for Proposals for the fall conference closes SATURDAY!
📢 Share your voice with your colleagues from across the state!
🔗 mymcte.org/call-for-pro...
📢 Share your voice with your colleagues from across the state!
🔗 mymcte.org/call-for-pro...
June 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
📢 The Michigan Council of Teachers of English's Call for Proposals for the fall conference closes SATURDAY!
📢 Share your voice with your colleagues from across the state!
🔗 mymcte.org/call-for-pro...
📢 Share your voice with your colleagues from across the state!
🔗 mymcte.org/call-for-pro...
I case you need clarity. Happy Juneteenth ✊🏾🤎
June 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I case you need clarity. Happy Juneteenth ✊🏾🤎
My seniors made a social justice mixtape months ago. For those who need motivation to keep going, enjoy.
open.spotify.com/playlist/3ok...
open.spotify.com/playlist/3ok...
Social Justice Community Mix
Playlist · Queen of the Classroom JMats · 79 items · 55 saves
open.spotify.com
June 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
My seniors made a social justice mixtape months ago. For those who need motivation to keep going, enjoy.
open.spotify.com/playlist/3ok...
open.spotify.com/playlist/3ok...
10 helpful tips for anyone attending a protest, whether it’s today it any other day during this time of unjust.
🧵
1. Know Your Rights
Research your legal rights around protesting in your area. Familiarize yourself with what police can and cannot do, and what your rights are if detained.
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1. Know Your Rights
Research your legal rights around protesting in your area. Familiarize yourself with what police can and cannot do, and what your rights are if detained.
June 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
10 helpful tips for anyone attending a protest, whether it’s today it any other day during this time of unjust.
🧵
1. Know Your Rights
Research your legal rights around protesting in your area. Familiarize yourself with what police can and cannot do, and what your rights are if detained.
🧵
1. Know Your Rights
Research your legal rights around protesting in your area. Familiarize yourself with what police can and cannot do, and what your rights are if detained.
We ended the school year with some media exposure ✊🏾🤎
Thank you Juan Jordan for spending the day with the seniors for Cavalier Activism Day!
midmichigannow.com/news/local/c...
Thank you Juan Jordan for spending the day with the seniors for Cavalier Activism Day!
midmichigannow.com/news/local/c...
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: Students showcase activism projects on social justice topics
FLINT, Mich. — Carman Ainsworth High School recently held its annual Activism Day.
midmichigannow.com
June 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
We ended the school year with some media exposure ✊🏾🤎
Thank you Juan Jordan for spending the day with the seniors for Cavalier Activism Day!
midmichigannow.com/news/local/c...
Thank you Juan Jordan for spending the day with the seniors for Cavalier Activism Day!
midmichigannow.com/news/local/c...
The first official day of summer break: Spent outside in the gardens while listening to the Sinners and Hamilton soundtracks. I couldn't ask for a better (and peaceful) start.
June 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The first official day of summer break: Spent outside in the gardens while listening to the Sinners and Hamilton soundtracks. I couldn't ask for a better (and peaceful) start.
Happy National Best Friends Day to @lyricalswordz.bsky.social
I am forever grateful that a random post on The Office and an unforgettable evening in Baltimore brought us into each others’ lives.
Thank you for being you, BFF 💜
I am forever grateful that a random post on The Office and an unforgettable evening in Baltimore brought us into each others’ lives.
Thank you for being you, BFF 💜
June 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Happy National Best Friends Day to @lyricalswordz.bsky.social
I am forever grateful that a random post on The Office and an unforgettable evening in Baltimore brought us into each others’ lives.
Thank you for being you, BFF 💜
I am forever grateful that a random post on The Office and an unforgettable evening in Baltimore brought us into each others’ lives.
Thank you for being you, BFF 💜
Year 25 in the edu game is finished!
I am extremely proud of having a historic school year, but it’s time to recharge. June is all about rest ❤️
I am extremely proud of having a historic school year, but it’s time to recharge. June is all about rest ❤️
June 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Year 25 in the edu game is finished!
I am extremely proud of having a historic school year, but it’s time to recharge. June is all about rest ❤️
I am extremely proud of having a historic school year, but it’s time to recharge. June is all about rest ❤️
Happy Pride to my family, friends, coworkers, and students who celebrate it!
I am always your ally and celebrate you ❤️
I am always your ally and celebrate you ❤️
June 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Happy Pride to my family, friends, coworkers, and students who celebrate it!
I am always your ally and celebrate you ❤️
I am always your ally and celebrate you ❤️
If there is one unit I miss teaching juniors, it’s his. Kalief Browder should be turning 32 today. Watch his documentary on Netflix. Read his story in The New Yorker. Experience the pain his mother endured just to try to find justice for her son.
May 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
If there is one unit I miss teaching juniors, it’s his. Kalief Browder should be turning 32 today. Watch his documentary on Netflix. Read his story in The New Yorker. Experience the pain his mother endured just to try to find justice for her son.
George Floyd was unjustly taken from this world five years ago.
May 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
George Floyd was unjustly taken from this world five years ago.
Nothing like having swarms of folks around you before going under for dental surgery and realizing the person patting your shoulder is a former student.
Life is something else.
Left side teeth are out. At home resting with super drugs during the holiday weekend.
Life is something else.
Left side teeth are out. At home resting with super drugs during the holiday weekend.
May 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Nothing like having swarms of folks around you before going under for dental surgery and realizing the person patting your shoulder is a former student.
Life is something else.
Left side teeth are out. At home resting with super drugs during the holiday weekend.
Life is something else.
Left side teeth are out. At home resting with super drugs during the holiday weekend.
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) just announced its nominees for the 2025 Salute to Excellence Awards, and my A.P. African American Studies class’s news feature was chosen!
Major congrats to Matt Franklin for this honor ✊🏾🤎
nabjonline.org/blog/nabj25s...
Major congrats to Matt Franklin for this honor ✊🏾🤎
nabjonline.org/blog/nabj25s...
2025 NABJ Salute to Excellence Nominees Announced – NABJ
nabjonline.org
May 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) just announced its nominees for the 2025 Salute to Excellence Awards, and my A.P. African American Studies class’s news feature was chosen!
Major congrats to Matt Franklin for this honor ✊🏾🤎
nabjonline.org/blog/nabj25s...
Major congrats to Matt Franklin for this honor ✊🏾🤎
nabjonline.org/blog/nabj25s...
My students made Black History today by being the first group to take the A.P. African American Studies exam at C-AHS 🤎✊🏾
May 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
My students made Black History today by being the first group to take the A.P. African American Studies exam at C-AHS 🤎✊🏾
One of my former players just told me that the members of my very first team are turning 40 this year. I don’t know how to react to this information. Just...wow…
a man is making a funny face while talking to another man and says `` that makes you how old '' .
ALT: a man is making a funny face while talking to another man and says `` that makes you how old '' .
media.tenor.com
May 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
One of my former players just told me that the members of my very first team are turning 40 this year. I don’t know how to react to this information. Just...wow…