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Reflections and Renewal: Embracing Post-Strike Realities in Education
In the stirring finale of our "Strike Work" series, Desmond and Jesse delve into the emotional and professional aftermath of the recently concluded…
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Desmond Spann
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Jesse The Imaginer

November 2023

Facing Fears, Seeking Health: A Deep Dive into the Teachers' Strike
On Day eleven, Portland Public Schools makes a decision on health insurance.
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Jesse The Imaginer
Navigating Uncertainty: Reflections from the Tenth Day of the Portland Strike
The Strike Work 2 DAY TEN
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Desmond Spann
The Worth Work Podcast Returns: Reflections from the Heart of Portland's Historic Strike
It's Day 9 of the strike, and as a teacher and educator, I'm reflecting on the nuances and complexities of our fight for justice and equity in…
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Desmond Spann

July 2023

Gaining this lets me know who my work isn't for
Advocating for DEIBA is easy when it's backed by popular culture, but...
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Desmond Spann

May 2023

What steps could dominant culture take to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are prioritized in all aspects of society?
No post this week, as I am preparing for day 2 of a racial healing workshop with Pohala Clinic in Portland, OR.
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Desmond Spann
Hidden rules trigger hidden fears.
Stare down what scares you.
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Desmond Spann
Fear be to hope what key be to lock
Digable Planet inspires this flip reflecting on fear and hope.
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Desmond Spann
Social justice is a work of heart.
Ruth King calls racism a heart disease.
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Desmond Spann
Social justice is a work of art.
Beautiful, yes.
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Desmond Spann
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Fear means go
It’s counterintuitive, but fear is the signal for the greatest insights into my personal growth.
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Desmond Spann
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