Do you ever think about things but do not have the power over words to convey those thoughts to others? I think often about the judgments people put on others who speak differently than themselves. Jamila Lyiscott lays out the facts in pure poetic form. Enjoy, learn, and share.
Showing all kinds of loving families
In schools we have the great privilege of choosing how we represent all kinds of families. This couple, featured in the NY Times, is a great example to share with adults and children of all ages. It is essential to allow our communities to see many different kinds of families, and this is just one. Bookmark it.
Straight students standing up for their gay peers
An inspiring video from students at the Trinity School in New York City. Straight students speak our in support of their gay peers. More on their program at the Love is Louder website.
Easily analyze a film's portrayal of women
A colleague shared this amazingly simple test with me. It demonstrates how to quickly analyze a film to see how women are portrayed. It is actually quite upsetting and frightening the more that I think about it.
Is this part of your media literacy program? If not, why not?