Jesse Hagopian
@jessehagopian.bsky.social
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Educator|Author: "TeachTruth" (haymarketbooks.org/books/2493-teach-truth), Co-editor “Black Lives Matter at School,” & TeachingForBlackLives.org | Co-editor, Rethinking Schools|Website: IamAnEducator.com | 4 booking: speakoutnow.org/speakers/jesse-hagopian
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Today, my new book, "Teach Truth: The Struggle for Antiracist Education," officially enters the world ✨ 📖 Happy Birthday 🎂🥳

After years of writing, reflecting, and pushing through challenges, I’m thrilled to share it with you all. Many thanks to all who order!!

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Happy Birthday “Teach Truth”–Help Me Celebrate My Book Release Day!
Today is the birthday my new book Teach Truth: The Struggle for Antiracist Education–the official release day!! Like a proud parent, I’m overjoyed to finally see it out in the world. Writing …
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Thanks for this. Will do moving forward.
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Who fears critical thinking?

In my new @wordinblacknews.bsky.social article, I show how the @zinnedproject.bsky.social’s “Teach Truth on Constitution Day” campaign teaches which rights it doesn’t protect—& how the rights we have were won by struggle. ✊🏾

#TeachTruth
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No Wonder the Right Suppresses Lessons on the Constitution
Educator and activist Jesse Hagopian writes that teaching truth doesn’t harm kids — it prepares them to fight for justice.
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What a joy! Thank you, Jesse! ✊🏽
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What an unforgettable evening at the Schomburg Center! ✨

Congratulations to Brian Jones on his brilliant new book #BlackHistoryIsForEveryone

I was an honor to join Bettina Love and Brian to discuss the insights of his book!
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10/28 at 7:30 PM | Super Bowl champions and authors Michael and Martellus Bennett join educator @jessehagopian.bsky.social for Black Thoughts: a conversation on race, justice, creativity, and liberation.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/h73fdO5
Purple promotional graphic for event titled "Black Thoughts: An Evening With Martellus Bennett, Michael Bennett, and Jesse Hagopian." The date is listed as October 28 at 7:30 PM. Headshots of all three speakers are included.
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What an unforgettable evening at the Schomburg Center! ✨

Congratulations to Brian Jones on his brilliant new book #BlackHistoryIsForEveryone

I was an honor to join Bettina Love and Brian to discuss the insights of his book!
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As a vital resource for naming and historicizing this moment and strategizing our intervention, I'm thrilled to announce my new free interactive report:

School Times for End Times:
A Brief History of U.S. Christian Nationalist Activism and Public Education

Please help to spread the word!
School Times for End Times — Kevin Kumashiro
SCHOOL TIMES FOR END TIMES: A Brief History of U.S. Christian Nationalist Activism and Public Education
www.kevinkumashiro.com
jessehagopian.bsky.social
Yesterday we lost Assata Shakur— a giant in the history of the Black freedom struggle and movements for socialism.

Standing in Oakland this summer at the Women of the Black Panther Party mural, I pointed to Assata Shakur’s words: “We have nothing to lose but our chains.”

Rest in power. ✊🏾🖤
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I think one of the biggest mistakes we’ve made in academia over the last few years was treating tenure and academic freedom as a guaranteed right and not a labor relation. Had more understood it as the latter perhaps we would have been better prepared to protect it
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“I’m emotionally shellshocked right now,” said one professor in the Texas Tech system. “What does it say about academic freedom? It says we don’t have it.”

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Texas Tech Moves to Limit Academic Discussion to 2 Genders
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Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Des Moines largest public school district (DMPS), was apprehended on Friday morning by ICE. DHS claims that Roberts was arrested because he had “a final order of removal and no work authorization.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ice detains superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district
Fellow educators express shock at detention of ‘beacon of light’ Ian Roberts as DHS claims he had ‘no work authorization’
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Congratulations to RS editor @jessehagopian.bsky.social on being awarded the 2025 William Sloane Coffin Jr. Peacemaker Award alongside @jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social.

You continue to inspire us! ✊🏾
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NYC!

Black History is for Everyone!

Join @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social for a book launch and conversation with Bettina Love and @jessehagopian.bsky.social next week at the Schomburg Center

Tuesday, September 30th at 6:30 pm ET

Free with RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/between-th...
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The Mariners could clinch the playoffs tonight—ima be at the game with my kids and I’m glad they are planning on it!
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Saw this being wheeled into the front offices prior to tonight’s game
Cases of an aggresively mid-tier brut headed for the Mariners’ front offices
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LIVE NOW!

Pedagogies for Justice

Join Haymarket Books and Parceo for a discussion on how our pedagogies can ground our organizing in collective struggles for justice.

Stream here:
Pedagogies for Justice: a Conversation with Educators and Organizers
Join Haymarket Books and Parceo for a discussion on how our pedagogies can ground our organizing in collective struggles for…
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Check out our new lesson by Jesse Hagopian.

Students explore examples of laws passed to suppress Black education in the wake of major victories for the Black Freedom Struggle, highlighting the historical context & motivations behind these legislative efforts.
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Legalize Black Education: The Long Fight for the Right to Learn
Teaching Activity. By Jesse Hagopian. 2025. 40 pages. This lesson explores major examples of laws passed to suppress Black education in the wake of major victories for the Black Freedom Struggle, high...
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truthout.org
A Gaza aid flotilla’s main boat was hit by an explosive while docked in Tunisia; organizers claim it was a drone attack, but authorities blame an onboard accident. Greta Thunberg had been on the boat earlier—all crew are safe.
Flotilla Sailing to Gaza Attacked, With Footage Showing Large Explosion
The group said the boat is a main one in the fleet, and was carrying Greta Thunberg at one point prior to the strike.
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It’ll be so great to see you!! Much appreciated!