Journal of a Black Teacher

Why does this happen? Because outrage generates attention, attention generates influence, and influence can translate into political power. I say the danger is that ordinary ‘us’ begin consuming politics as entertainment rather than examining policies, budgets, results, and leadership. The loudest voices become the trusted voices, even when they are wrong. By Don Allen The dolls, called MyGender Dolls , are paper-cutout therapeutic toys with swappable bodies, clothes, and genitalia. They’re designed for kids ages 4 to 10 who are transgender or gender diverse, to help them explore and express their gender identity in a clinical setting.  The project started at the University of Minnesota’s Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual and Gender Health . It began as an idea from psychologist Rachel Becker-Warner . The main creators and leaders who developed it are Dianne Berg, PhD,  and G. Nic Rider, PhD , both faculty in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. They got a...

The recent confirmation of Kamala Harris to run for president has provided a new opportunity to reassess our political strategies. While her candidacy might be seen as a step forward in terms of representation, it is essential to critically evaluate whether her campaign and the broader political discourse are addressing the systemic issues that many feel are being ignored. The focus should not solely be on Harris as an individual but on the broader political framework within which she operates. By Don Allen (Editorial Opinion) - Journal of A Black Teacher In the grand theater of American politics, where dramatic gestures often overshadow substantive action, few spectacles are as revealing as the interplay between social media activism and political reality. As Kamala Harris gears up for a presidential run in 2024, we find ourselves at a crucial juncture where the clamor of social media protests collides with the stark reality of electoral politics. This collision exposes a disheartenin...