Being an advocate, activist, and organizer is righteous WORK. It is on behalf of the voiceless, disenfranchised, marginalized, vulnerable, poor, and needy. Yes, God’s work. God’s plan and purpose for my life There are some who believe righteous WORK is only within the context of religion and anything connected to it. However, righteous WORK isContinue reading “The WORK”
Category Archives: spiritual
Watch Yeshiva University – Wurzweiler School of Social Work 2022 Commencement
MY GRADUATION Fact: Black women are the most educated demographic in the USA. Check out the commencement https://vimeo.com/706327635 That was a great day, history was made. Hard work pays off. #PhD 🧑🏽🎓 Feeling great that I made it over the finish line. Like the Legend of the Phoenix, it all ends with beginnings. Now, theContinue reading “Watch Yeshiva University – Wurzweiler School of Social Work 2022 Commencement”
Period Poverty
Lilo H. Stainton, NJ Spotlight April 21, 2022 When New Jersey Assemblywoman Shanique Speight was a child, she and her four siblings became homeless after a fire gutted their apartment. She saw her single mother struggle to feed the family as they shuttled between the YMCA, shelters and other temporary housing. Even essential items —Continue reading “Period Poverty”
NBOE New Board Member
Catherine Carrera, Chalkbeat May 13, 2022 Helping students rebound after pandemic is top of mind for new Newark board member Crystal Williams, the newly elected member of the Newark Board of Education, has safety, school culture, and academic recovery at the forefront of her agenda as she takes office. Williams, who accrued the most votes in theContinue reading “NBOE New Board Member”
Community Schools
Peace and blessings Prayers and condolences to the family of Wilhemina Holder and the Newark community. The Board must embody its governing power with its only employee, the Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer. Poor governance will lead to Newark losing it under QSAC and NJDOE will appoint a superintendent. You all are responsible and accountable forContinue reading “Community Schools”
NBOE Survey
As you know, the Alliance for Newark Public Schools has consistently advocated for Newark students for the past 10 years. As this school year winds up, we have compiled our year-end evaluation tool for the school district and its schools. The purpose of this year-end evaluation is to examine issues and recommend solutions asContinue reading “NBOE Survey”
coronavirus surge forecast
COVID Surges Could Infect 100 Million Americans Later This Year 5/8/22 https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20220508/covid-surges-could-infect-100-million-americans-later-this-year sistateacher’s thoughts 100 million infections are an astounding prediction “The 100 million infections slated to come this fall and winter will likely be due to new Omicron subvariants that can escape immunity, officials said. The projection is based on a range of modelsContinue reading “coronavirus surge forecast”
Be in it to win it
There are times we want to walk away, throw in the towel, and raise the white handkerchief in our effort to simply “give up” BUT Giving up is not an option. We desire for a particular outcome and things to happen within a timeframe. BUT Time has its own outcome Be in it to winContinue reading “Be in it to win it”
Four Ways School Choice Worsen Segregation
National Education Policy Center 4/22/22 Done right, school choice can help desegregate schools, breaking the link between often-segregated housing and school enrollment. But this will not happen if the value of choice is placed above the goal of desegregation; the two goals need to work together. Increased options must be combined with constraints that furtherContinue reading “Four Ways School Choice Worsen Segregation”
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Here are daily activities during the month of May to address your mental wellness Share this calendar with others to focus on their mental wellness as well
Prevention
#selfcare is a #prevention strategy!!Keep that in mindBe #safe #blessed well-being is necessary to maintain Take care of yourself as a prevention strategy. I t makes a difference. Dare to be different.
Maternal Health in NJ
Blogger’s thoughts There are multiple articles in this post about maternal health. The reasons are to keep this major healthcare issue on a continuum, identify the efforts of progress if any, review from a contextual perspective, and things are simpler when it’s together instead of compartmentalized. Please share this with others and encourage them toContinue reading “Maternal Health in NJ”
Crisis Call Center Funding
As Part of President Biden’s Mental Health Strategy, HHS Awards Nearly $105 Million to States and Territories to Strengthen Crisis Call Center Services in Advance of July Transition to 988 Tuesday, April 19, 2022 https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20220419/hhs-awards-105-million-states-territories-strengthen-crisis-call-center-services Funded by the American Rescue Plan, these investments will bolster our crisis care infrastructure The Department of Health and HumanContinue reading “Crisis Call Center Funding”
Social Media
There are those who despise social media and misuse it. But I, I like social media. It’s my connection with others who are distant to share positive thoughts and good vibes. Prayer is essential Prayer changes things That’s the position one must always have, PRAY
Systemic racism, root of COVID health disparities, experts say
Reprint from NJ Spotlight April 14, 2022 By: Lilo H. Stainton, Health Care Writer ‘No biological basis whatsoever.’ Health impacts to last beyond COVID, panel warns Misinformation, historic barriers to care and systemic racism created a dangerous combination that exacerbated health disparities among New Jersey residents of color and white residents during the pandemic, accordingContinue reading “Systemic racism, root of COVID health disparities, experts say”
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