Black Lives Matter At School Makes Educator Unions Stronger
Jesse Hagopian is a Seattle teacher, anti-racist activist and co-editor of Teaching for Black Lives who helped organize the founding actions of “Black Lives Matter at School.” He recently talked to Socialist Worker’s about the importance of this year’s BLM at School week of action, set for February 4-8, as the initiative spreads around the country.
The Black Lives Matter at School website has information on how educators can participate in this year’s week of action, including:
- Purchasing and wearing the week of action shirts
- Sign the petition in support of BLM@Schools week
- Social media posts using #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool
- Using lesson plans and activities related to the 13 BLM principles
- Attending events and rallies across the country
Black Lives Matter at School issued a statement declaring solidarity with the strike by United Teachers Los Angeles, concluding: “It is no coincidence that the cities and districts most targeted for divestment in public education and investment in privatization are communities with majority Black and Brown students and families. We urge all those involved in the Black Lives Matter at School movement to support the just demands of the UTLA community.”
CAN YOU describe the Black Lives Matter at School week of action and how it got started?
IT BEGAN as a grassroots effort at John Muir Elementary here in Seattle, where CONTINUE READING: Black Lives Matter At School Makes Educator Unions Stronger – I AM AN EDUCATOR
