Washington NAACP Youth Council@NAACPyouthwa

We are a coalition of antiracist youth with representatives from five districts in Washington and several universities. Here are our demands:

 Washington, USA
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Joined October 2020
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AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY
@AfricanArchives
19 Jun 2023
On this day in 1865, enslaved people in Texas were notified by Union Civil War soldiers about the abolition of slavery. This was 2.5 years after the final Emancipation Proclamation which freed all enslaved Black Americans. #Juneteenth  But Slavery continued… A THREAD
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NAACP
@NAACP
19 Jun 2023
Happy #Juneteenth family! Today we celebrate our emancipation while also acknowledging that we are still fighting for true freedom and to help our community #thrive. Visit juneteenth.day to take action. What does #BlackandThriving mean to you? Let us know below!
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Seattle Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators@SeattleCORE206
2 Jun 2023
Seattle's #TeachTruth Day of Action is hosted by @SeaStudentUnion, @NAACPyouthwa, @WAEthnicStudies's Advisory Youth Council, & @WashingtonLYAC. The youth will be highlighting censored stories that are part of the wave of anti-history legislation. See you on June 10th!
Teach Truth Seattle Day of Action Hosted by Seattle Student Union, NAACP Youth Council, WAESN Youth Advisory Board, Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) Saturday, June 10, 3pm-5pm Washington Hall 153 14th Ave Seattle 98122 linktr.ee/TeachTruthSeattle Logos for Zinn Education Project, Black Lives Matter at School, and African American Policy Forum

ALT Teach Truth Seattle Day of Action Hosted by Seattle Student Union, NAACP Youth Council, WAESN Youth Advisory Board, Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) Saturday, June 10, 3pm-5pm Washington Hall 153 14th Ave Seattle 98122 linktr.ee/TeachTruthSeattle Logos for Zinn Education Project, Black Lives Matter at School, and African American Policy Forum

NEA@NEAToday
1 Jun 2023
As we celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities, educators across the country are uniting to ensure safe, affirming, and welcoming schools and the #FreedomToLearn for our children — across race, place, and gender identities — no exceptions. Here's how to join in: bit.ly/3oClbh5
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Bishop Talbert Swan
@TalbertSwan
4 May 2023
Conor Sturgeon, a WHITE man, MURDERED 5 people. The media highlighted this "basketball star" "suffered concussions" "banker" "All American" "middle class" "popular" "smart" "college graduate" Jordan Neely, a BLACK man, was MURDERED. The media highlighted this “prior arrests“
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Jesse Hagopian@JessedHagopian
21 Apr 2023
There, fixed that.
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Remembering Elijah L. Lewis, community leader and founding member of N-YC. Rest in Power.
Elijah speaking at a panel

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Elijah presenting with other N-YC panelists

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Chloe Collyer 📸 (They/Them)@chloetry
4 Apr 2023
Elijah was an incredibly hardworking community organizer, activist and entrepreneur who started many ventures to financially educate and liberate young, Black Americans. #ElijahLewis speaks about the power of youth voice at the 2020 Children’s March in Seattle, Washington, USA.
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Equal Justice Initiative
@eji_org
24 Mar 2023
On this day in 1942, the United States evicted Japanese Americans from their homes in Washington and forced them into internment camps. To overcome racial inequality, we must confront our history. calendar.eji.org/racial-inju…

March 24, 1942 | A History of Racial Injustice

On this day, the U.S. government began army-directed evictions of Japanese Americans from their houses.

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Malala Yousafzai
@Malala
23 Mar 2023
Ramadan Mubarak 🌙 This month reminds us to be generous, giving and loving to everyone and to think of our sisters and brothers, especially those in difficult situations. I hope we practice its teachings and message throughout the year.
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Elmo
@elmo
22 Mar 2023
Ramadan Mubarak to all of Elmo's friends! Elmo loves you! ❤️
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Nina Turner@ninaturner
13 Mar 2023
Breonna Taylor was killed 3 years ago today. She should still be alive. Say her name.
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Leigh Waldman@LeighWaldman
28 Feb 2023
So often we lose sight of the hard times Caitlyne faces. She’s brave and strong, but she’s only 10. Talking about how the gunman tried to get into her room is what breaks her down. We love you sweet girl.
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sheryl lee ralph
@thesherylralph
12 Feb 2023
It is no coincidence that I will be singing the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl on the same date it was first publicly performed 123 years ago (February 12, 1900). Happy Black History Month! @nfl @rocnation @SavageXFenty Tune in at 3pm/6pmEST.
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Seattle Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators@SeattleCORE206
9 Feb 2023
To round out BLM at School Week of Action in Seattle, there is a screening of "For the Culture: An Ethnic Studies Documentary" via zoom on Friday, Feb 10 at 6pm PST. There will be a discussion following the film. We hope you can join us! bit.ly/ForTheCultureDoc @WAEthnicStudies
For the Culture An Ethnic Studies Documentary Friday, February 10 6-8pm via Zoom Join us for a screening of "For the Culture," the first large-scale, student-led documentary on Seattle Public Schools and the need for ethnic studies, directed by Cece Chan. Donte Felder, the educator the supported Chan's documentary, will be leading a Q&A following the film. Sign up for the Screening: bit.ly/ForTheCultureDoc [logo: Washington Ethnic Studies Now]

ALT For the Culture An Ethnic Studies Documentary Friday, February 10 6-8pm via Zoom Join us for a screening of "For the Culture," the first large-scale, student-led documentary on Seattle Public Schools and the need for ethnic studies, directed by Cece Chan. Donte Felder, the educator the supported Chan's documentary, will be leading a Q&A following the film. Sign up for the Screening: bit.ly/ForTheCultureDoc [logo: Washington Ethnic Studies Now]

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Seattle Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators@SeattleCORE206
9 Feb 2023
The annual Young, Gifted, and Black Talent Showcase that is part of Seattle's BLM at School Week of Action is tomorrow night (Feb 9) 6-8pm at Franklin HS. Come out and support! If you are unable to attend in person, there is a live stream available! bit.ly/YGBseattle
Young, Gifted, & Black Talent Showcase Thursday, February 9th from 6-8pm Franklin High School Auditorium [clipart: 4 Black performers wearing colorful clothes while singing and dancing] Come gather to appreciate the creative and intellectual brilliance of Black students throughout Seattle Public Schools and nearby districts. These students continue the tradition of Nina Simone by making the case on how to uproot institutional racism in education by spreading the four national demands of the Black Lives Matter at School movement! BLM at School Demands End zero tolerance disciplines and implement restorative justice practices Hire more Black staff Mandate Black History and Ethnic Studies in the K-12 curriculum Fund counselors, not cops Virtual Livestream [QR code] bit.ly/YGBseattle [logos: Seattle Student Union, WA NAACP Youth Council, Seattle Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators, Washington Ethnic Studies Now]

ALT Young, Gifted, & Black Talent Showcase Thursday, February 9th from 6-8pm Franklin High School Auditorium [clipart: 4 Black performers wearing colorful clothes while singing and dancing] Come gather to appreciate the creative and intellectual brilliance of Black students throughout Seattle Public Schools and nearby districts. These students continue the tradition of Nina Simone by making the case on how to uproot institutional racism in education by spreading the four national demands of the Black Lives Matter at School movement! BLM at School Demands End zero tolerance disciplines and implement restorative justice practices Hire more Black staff Mandate Black History and Ethnic Studies in the K-12 curriculum Fund counselors, not cops Virtual Livestream [QR code] bit.ly/YGBseattle [logos: Seattle Student Union, WA NAACP Youth Council, Seattle Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators, Washington Ethnic Studies Now]
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Tomorrow!!! Uplift Black youth at the annual Young, Gifted, & Black showcase. If you can’t make it in person, make sure to watch the livestream at bit.ly/YGBseattle ! @RankandFileEd @WAEthnicStudies @SeaStudentUnion
Young, Gifted, & Black Talent Showcase Thursday, February 9th from 6-8pm Franklin High School Auditorium [clipart: 4 Black performers wearing colorful clothes while singing and dancing] Come gather to appreciate the creative and intellectual brilliance of Black students throughout Seattle Public Schools and nearby districts. These students continue the tradition of Nina Simone by making the case on how to uproot institutional racism in education by spreading the four national demands of the Black Lives Matter at School movement! BLM at School Demands End zero tolerance disciplines and implement restorative justice practices Hire more Black staff Mandate Black History and Ethnic Studies in the K-12 curriculum Fund counselors, not cops Virtual Livestream [QR code] http://bit.ly/YGBseattle [logos: Seattle Student Union, WA NAACP Youth Council, Seattle Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators, Washington Ethnic Studies Now] https://twitter.com/messages/media/1623550212517285893

ALT Young, Gifted, & Black Talent Showcase Thursday, February 9th from 6-8pm Franklin High School Auditorium [clipart: 4 Black performers wearing colorful clothes while singing and dancing] Come gather to appreciate the creative and intellectual brilliance of Black students throughout Seattle Public Schools and nearby districts. These students continue the tradition of Nina Simone by making the case on how to uproot institutional racism in education by spreading the four national demands of the Black Lives Matter at School movement! BLM at School Demands End zero tolerance disciplines and implement restorative justice practices Hire more Black staff Mandate Black History and Ethnic Studies in the K-12 curriculum Fund counselors, not cops Virtual Livestream [QR code] http://bit.ly/YGBseattle [logos: Seattle Student Union, WA NAACP Youth Council, Seattle Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators, Washington Ethnic Studies Now] https://twitter.com/messages/media/1623550212517285893
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Hear the experiences of the president of the WA NAACP Youth Council and other youth:
Seattle Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators@SeattleCORE206
9 Feb 2023
@GZYouthRadio posted on their IG an excerpt from last night's Counselors Not Cops Panel. One of our incredible youth panelists from @NAACPyouthwa shared her vision of real school safety. instagram.com/p/CoY-p9MAlMA/
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Seattle Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators@SeattleCORE206
9 Feb 2023
@GZYouthRadio posted on their IG an excerpt from last night's Counselors Not Cops Panel. One of our incredible youth panelists from @NAACPyouthwa shared her vision of real school safety. instagram.com/p/CoY-p9MAlMA/
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Make sure to sign up to speak at tomorrow’s School Board meeting and rally with us afterwards! See you there 🤝
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Be there!!
Seattle Caucus of Rank-and-file Educators@SeattleCORE206
7 Feb 2023
See you tonight! @NAACPyouthwa @SeaStudentUnion @WAEthnicStudies
Counselors Not Cops Panel of youth and educators focus on the BLM at School demand of funding counselors not cops. The discuss will explore what real safety in school looks like. Tuesday, February 7 5:00-6:30pm Roosevelt High School Room 327 (3 blocks NE of Roosevelt Lightrail) [graphic: Student with fist up wearing an orange backpack that reads "counselors not cops."]

ALT Counselors Not Cops Panel of youth and educators focus on the BLM at School demand of funding counselors not cops. The discuss will explore what real safety in school looks like. Tuesday, February 7 5:00-6:30pm Roosevelt High School Room 327 (3 blocks NE of Roosevelt Lightrail) [graphic: Student with fist up wearing an orange backpack that reads "counselors not cops."]
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