selmekki.bsky.social
@selmekki.bsky.social
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The Pennsylvania Senate has passed the CROWN Act, protecting public school students from discrimination based on hair type, texture and protective styles like braids, twists, and locs. Thank you to all lawmakers who supported this critical legislation!
November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Polls Show Parents Are Voting for Their Kids’ Education, Not Political Parties www.the74million.org/article/poll...
Polls Show Parents Are Voting for Their Kids’ Education, Not Political Parties
Veney & Artis-Wright: Families are frustrated with schools and ready to act. Politicians who follow their lead will find support at the ballot box.
www.the74million.org
October 31, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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School districts that collectively enroll roughly 1 in 7 of the nation’s K-12 public school students will begin going without routine federal payments in the coming days as the government shutdown drags on.
Many Districts Will Lose Federal Funds Until the Shutdown Ends
And if federal layoffs go through, the Ed. Dept. would lack staff to send out the funds afterward, too.
www.edweek.org
October 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Read Will Bunch's Opinion piece in today's paper. Spot on
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
September 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Here's an excerpt -- read the column during the commercials and tell me what you think
September 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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It was weirdly fitting that the Charlie Kirk murder blended into the 9/11 anniversary as once again Americans were told to “watch what they say”

The hypocritical censorship around a “free speech hero.” My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
Americans told to watch what we say about ‘free speech icon’ Charlie Kirk
Professors, teachers, journalists and others get canceled for what they said about right-wing free speech advocate Charlie Kirk.
www.inquirer.com
September 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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A totally serious commitment and not at all extended in only one direction.
September 15, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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I did not follow #bear protocols on my trip to Ricketts Glen State Park. We paid the price. Click on link to read my @inquirer.com story abouty family’s night of chaos.

www.inquirer.com/life/outdoor...
Yes, bears can invade your Pennsylvania campsite. Ask me how I know.
To stay safe from bears, there are several common-sense guidelines. I did not follow them.
www.inquirer.com
August 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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At Times Like These, My Advice: Take a Hike! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/o...
Opinion | At Times Like These, My Advice: Take a Hike!
www.nytimes.com
August 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
💥📚 The #claycaneshow is LIVE w/ @reeciecolbert.bsky.social on @urbanviewradio.bsky.social.

My novel BURN DOWN MASTER'S HOUSE drops in January—if you want a SIGNED copy, Strand Books is offering a limited-time pre-order special for signed editions. Order below->
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July 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Go to Knarrative and sign up to get access to Knubia!

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@karenhunter.bsky.social #KarenRebels
Home to the largest Africana studies class in the world.
Home to the largest Africana studies class in the world.
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June 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
May 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Love evergreens
May 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Last day of #teacherappreciationweek so shout out to all the Black teachers. And special love to @selmekki.bsky.social who has dedicated his all to ensuring Black folks become teachers. He wrote this for @wordinblacknews.bsky.social about how to fight for schools wordinblack.com/2025/05/5-th...
5 Things You Can Do to Support Public Education Today
Sharif El-Mekki of the Center for Black Educator Development says protecting schools is everyone’s duty, and he has a roadmap for doing it.
wordinblack.com
May 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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April 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Ronald and Donald: Reagan Celebrated Black Educators, Trump is Attacking Them www.the74million.org/article/rona...
Ronald and Donald: Reagan Celebrated Black Educators, Trump is Attacking Them
El-Mekki: The divergence between these two GOP presidents highlights how far half of the body politic has moved in just under four decades.
www.the74million.org
April 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Congrats to Haverford High School social studies teacher Leon Smith on winning the 2025 PA Teacher of the Year title! He shared his story with The Philadelphia Tribune and hopes to encourage more future Black educators to join the profession. www.phillytrib.com/news/state_a...

#WeNeedBlackTeachers
Pennsylvania's new teacher of the year aimed to be a representative for Black educators
Leon Smith grew up around educators. His mom was a teacher and administrator in the School District of Philadelphia for 50 years.
www.phillytrib.com
December 15, 2024 at 7:09 PM
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Get to know everything the Center for Black Educator Development does to help rebuild the National #BlackTeacherPipeline. Check out our new annual report to see everything we’ve accomplished this year: thecenterblacked.org/resources/
Resources - CBED Website
thecenterblacked.org
December 17, 2024 at 6:15 PM