Category: Latina/os
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I recently joined the Left of Lansing podcast to break down the escalating political war on education (Link at the end of the post) Billionaires Elon Musk and Donald Trump have both called for the elimination of DEI initiatives, threatening to cut federal funding for universities and school districts that refuse to comply. Their attack on education is not only problematic—it is unconstitutional. These programs…
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It was an honor to serve as the Dean of the University of Kentucky College of Education for almost four years. During my time in the Commonwealth, I also had the privilege of serving as the Education Chair and on the Executive Committee of the Kentucky NAACP. Additionally, I was appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to the Kentucky…
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In yet another attempt to weaponize the federal government against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in education, the U.S. Department of Education—at the urging of Moms for Liberty and other far-right extremist groups—has launched the “Stop DEI Portal” (https://enddei.ed.gov). This taxpayer-funded snitch line is designed to invite anonymous complaints against public schools, colleges, and…
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🎉 As Latinx Heritage Month 2023 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey of resilience and determination that defines our heritage. 🌟 🎬 I just had the privilege of watching #AMillionMilesAway, and it’s an absolute must-see! Jose Hernandez’s story is a testament to the power of…
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Dr. Anthony Brown (University of Texas Austin), Dr. Greg Vincent (Executive Director of the NAACP Education and Civil Rights Initiative at the University of Kentucky) and I join Senator Gerald Neal to discuss the growing conversation about Critical Race Theory. What is it? Is it taught in our elementary schools? This is a very important…
Cloaking Inequity 