Jes The Activist Teach
@jessycamathews.bsky.social
Racial/Environmental/Institutional Racism Activist ✊🏾 Award-Winning Teacher✌️🏾Writer & Public Speaker 🤎
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).
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.
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.
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...
I case you need clarity. Happy Juneteenth ✊🏾🤎
June 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I case you need clarity. Happy Juneteenth ✊🏾🤎
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.
Nine more days with the Class of 2025 🎓
May 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Nine more days with the Class of 2025 🎓
One of the best days of the school year was spent with my A.P. African American Studies crew connecting their class with a discussion on Sinners with the associate director, Ammar Mohamad.
So much was celebrated about Black culture with this talk 🤎✊🏾
So much was celebrated about Black culture with this talk 🤎✊🏾
April 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
One of the best days of the school year was spent with my A.P. African American Studies crew connecting their class with a discussion on Sinners with the associate director, Ammar Mohamad.
So much was celebrated about Black culture with this talk 🤎✊🏾
So much was celebrated about Black culture with this talk 🤎✊🏾
My AP African American Studies crew is currently studying Black Cinema (4.18).
On Friday, they are going to have a visit from the associate producer of Sinners, along with discussions of how the film displays EKs from the CED. I’m working on the doc now, and Friday should be amazing!
On Friday, they are going to have a visit from the associate producer of Sinners, along with discussions of how the film displays EKs from the CED. I’m working on the doc now, and Friday should be amazing!
April 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
My AP African American Studies crew is currently studying Black Cinema (4.18).
On Friday, they are going to have a visit from the associate producer of Sinners, along with discussions of how the film displays EKs from the CED. I’m working on the doc now, and Friday should be amazing!
On Friday, they are going to have a visit from the associate producer of Sinners, along with discussions of how the film displays EKs from the CED. I’m working on the doc now, and Friday should be amazing!
I know movie watchers are abuzz about Sinners, Ryan Coogler's newest creation.
I'm so proud of my former student, Ammar, who was an associate producer of the film!
It is so exciting watching him live his dream. Thank you to Ryan Coogler for taking him under his wing. I’m proud of both of you 💙
I'm so proud of my former student, Ammar, who was an associate producer of the film!
It is so exciting watching him live his dream. Thank you to Ryan Coogler for taking him under his wing. I’m proud of both of you 💙
April 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I know movie watchers are abuzz about Sinners, Ryan Coogler's newest creation.
I'm so proud of my former student, Ammar, who was an associate producer of the film!
It is so exciting watching him live his dream. Thank you to Ryan Coogler for taking him under his wing. I’m proud of both of you 💙
I'm so proud of my former student, Ammar, who was an associate producer of the film!
It is so exciting watching him live his dream. Thank you to Ryan Coogler for taking him under his wing. I’m proud of both of you 💙
A.P. African American Studies has worked its way to examining the Black Panther Party. Students learned how the government targeted this community-centered group but stole many of its concepts. We ended today by examining The 10 Point Program and discussing what demands could be achieved.
April 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A.P. African American Studies has worked its way to examining the Black Panther Party. Students learned how the government targeted this community-centered group but stole many of its concepts. We ended today by examining The 10 Point Program and discussing what demands could be achieved.
Last week, I had the privilege of taking my A.P. African American Studies class to the Wright Museum. The space further ignited their passion for learning & educating others on the Black diaspora.
This week: Kids are enraged at orders to suppress, defund, and close museums teaching Black History.
This week: Kids are enraged at orders to suppress, defund, and close museums teaching Black History.
March 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Last week, I had the privilege of taking my A.P. African American Studies class to the Wright Museum. The space further ignited their passion for learning & educating others on the Black diaspora.
This week: Kids are enraged at orders to suppress, defund, and close museums teaching Black History.
This week: Kids are enraged at orders to suppress, defund, and close museums teaching Black History.
Still dancin’ 💙🏀💛
It’s great to be a Michigan Wolverine!
It’s great to be a Michigan Wolverine!
March 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Still dancin’ 💙🏀💛
It’s great to be a Michigan Wolverine!
It’s great to be a Michigan Wolverine!
I had the privilege of being an opening speaker to the social justice committee of the Michigan Education Association this evening. When I finished, the other speaker said, “Jessyca, you won’t believe this, but I use your story at speaking engagements. I always show this image.”
🧵 4/4
🧵 4/4
March 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I had the privilege of being an opening speaker to the social justice committee of the Michigan Education Association this evening. When I finished, the other speaker said, “Jessyca, you won’t believe this, but I use your story at speaking engagements. I always show this image.”
🧵 4/4
🧵 4/4
Today, while looking at the ‘Book, I saw this post. My analysis style for poetry has reached the desert in California! Seeing 8th graders being DOPE made my day 🤎✊🏾
Thanks for the tag, @thoughtsthatcarrie.bsky.social
Thanks for the tag, @thoughtsthatcarrie.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Today, while looking at the ‘Book, I saw this post. My analysis style for poetry has reached the desert in California! Seeing 8th graders being DOPE made my day 🤎✊🏾
Thanks for the tag, @thoughtsthatcarrie.bsky.social
Thanks for the tag, @thoughtsthatcarrie.bsky.social
MCTE Spring Celebration Conference: The night before, our fabulous keynote speaker emailed me asking for permission to mention me in her presentation. I said sure. I didn't expect to be sitting on the big screen, hearing support for getting AP AAS to C-AHS 🤎✊🏾 TY Carlin B-B!
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March 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
MCTE Spring Celebration Conference: The night before, our fabulous keynote speaker emailed me asking for permission to mention me in her presentation. I said sure. I didn't expect to be sitting on the big screen, hearing support for getting AP AAS to C-AHS 🤎✊🏾 TY Carlin B-B!
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Imagine the awesomeness of listening to Carlin Borsheim-Black keynote and seeing your work highlighted. Thank you for the love, superstar ✊🏾🤎
March 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Imagine the awesomeness of listening to Carlin Borsheim-Black keynote and seeing your work highlighted. Thank you for the love, superstar ✊🏾🤎
It’s Great to be a Michigan Wolverine 💛🏆💙🏀
March 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
It’s Great to be a Michigan Wolverine 💛🏆💙🏀
Yes sirrrrr 💙🏀
March 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Yes sirrrrr 💙🏀
Docs say it started near the roots of two teeth. Everything spread quickly at school. Now it's in my jaw, near the sinus cavity, and has my eye swollen. I am being sent to an oral surgeon next 😭
Friend, I'm sitting here, looking like Apollo Creed 💔
Friend, I'm sitting here, looking like Apollo Creed 💔
February 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Docs say it started near the roots of two teeth. Everything spread quickly at school. Now it's in my jaw, near the sinus cavity, and has my eye swollen. I am being sent to an oral surgeon next 😭
Friend, I'm sitting here, looking like Apollo Creed 💔
Friend, I'm sitting here, looking like Apollo Creed 💔
This week’s Would You Rather: For the Culture discussion topics!
Here was Friday 🤎✊🏾
Here was Friday 🤎✊🏾
February 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
This week’s Would You Rather: For the Culture discussion topics!
Here was Friday 🤎✊🏾
Here was Friday 🤎✊🏾