Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico’s First Woman President
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, born June 24, 1962, in Mexico City, has made Herstory as Mexico’s first woman president. Her electionRead More…
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Banned Books that Might Help us Understand Why Books are Still Being Banned Today
Like me, you might assume that book banning was a thing of the past. I mean, it’s 2022, right? WeRead More…
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The California Indian Education Act Pushes for an Expanded K-12 Social Studies Curriculum
Assembly Bill 1554, the California Indian Education Act was introduced on February 19, 2021 by Assemblymember James Ramos. Ramos isRead More…
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How I Became a Xicana Dr. Elise Sanchez
Who is Elise Sanchez? This is a question I spent most of my twenties trying to figure out. I haveRead More…
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LAUSD Strike Delayed to Monday but More Bad News for the District Arrived This Week
This morning a judge has ruled that 30,000 UTLA members can strike on Monday, January 14th, in the event thatRead More…
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I Taught My Students About Institutionalized Racism & The Reactions Were Surprising
Over the last several weeks, I have been teaching a unit titled “Racial Profiling.” A broad overview for this unitRead More…
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What To Do If Your School Is Named After A Racist: The Jackson Redoux
Let’s take a look at the brave souls at Andrew Jackson Elementary School in the Salt Lake City School DistrictRead More…
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The Rebel Tale Of The Freedom Fighter Who Helped Decolonize Mexico
Journalist. Protector of insurgents. Rebellion-financer. Los Guadelupes member. Historical icon. Here’s why the herstory of Leona Vicario can’t be forgotten. InRead More…
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While I’m Thankful that My High School Assigned Writers of Color, I Wish That I Had a Stronger Foundation in the Classics
I remember sitting in my high school English class with Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye in my hands at theRead More…
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