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John,
Save the date: On Thursday, February 24th, 5pm PT/8pm ET, Color Of Change
is hosting its first Black History Now Awards — a free, streaming event to
honor the people who have been working to defend the truth in our
education system. [ [link removed] ]Will you join us?
[ [link removed] ]RSVP TO COC’S FIRST #BLACKHISTORYNOW AWARDS, TODAY
Racist, sexist attacks on our education system by powerful forces show no
signs of slowing down — Republican legislators have passed anti-Critical
Race Theory legislation in 14 states, and have introduced it in at least
37 others.^1 Dozens of these bills are based on Trump’s past executive
order banning “divisive concepts” to weaken federal diversity and
inclusion initiatives, and they’re being spearheaded by a right-wing think
tank led by his former administration officials. Their goal is clear: to
make it easier to criminalize anyone who would dare to challenge their
abuse of power.
[ [link removed] ]WILL YOU JOIN US ON 2/24 TO CELEBRATE THE PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES WHO ARE
STANDING UP FOR WHAT’S RIGHT IN EDUCATION?
The Black History Now Awards will be a space to pay tribute to the
community leaders in our lives who are fighting back. From students who
are standing up to their administration to demand that they see their
lives reflected in their assignments, to educators who insist on teaching
the truth, even when it costs them their jobs, this event will amplify the
powerful testimonies of people who have taken risks to ensure the full
course of history is taught in our schools.
WHEN: Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 5PM PST/8PM EST
WHERE: [ [link removed] ]The Black History Now Awards will be streaming online across COC
platforms, RSVP here to receive a direct link to join us!
[ [link removed] ]John, Let us know if you'll be joining us on February 24th
Until justice is real,
Jade and the Color Of Change team
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References:
1. "Map: Where Critical Race Theory Is Under Attack (2021, June 11)."
Education Week, Retrieved February 10, 2022,
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