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Posts by Valencia Abbott

"Black women comprise 14% of the US population, but account for about 30% of homicides resulting from partner violence."

I will never forget how my publication on sexual violence got rejected from a journal because a reviewer believed race (which I emphasized) was not a relevant factor.

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I do not want to create an account or open a subscription I just want to buy a thing and never hear from you again why is this so hard.

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April 12, 1787: Free African Society Founded The Free African Society was a benevolent organization grounded in Christian religious faith and operating outside denominational differences to serve the social needs of Black Philadelphians.

#tdih 1787, Richard Allen and Absalom Jones founded the Free African Society in Philadelphia, a multi-denomination mutual aid org for freed people.

Provided core services (education, health, jobs, burial) denied to Black people by U.S. & local gov't.

Read ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/fr...

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The image is a recruitment poster titled "We Are Hiring College-Aged Individuals!" It features people interacting and clapping in a classroom setting. A text box states a deadline: "Apply By: April 17, 2026 at 11:59pm EST." The bottom left displays the logo for the Center for Black Educator Development.

The image is a recruitment poster titled "We Are Hiring College-Aged Individuals!" It features people interacting and clapping in a classroom setting. A text box states a deadline: "Apply By: April 17, 2026 at 11:59pm EST." The bottom left displays the logo for the Center for Black Educator Development.

Applications are open for ONE MORE WEEK:
We are hiring college students and college-aged individuals for Summer 2026 Freedom Schools Literacy Academy roles in Philadelphia and online.

Apply today by April 17th:
thecenterblacked.org/fsla-home/college-aged-i...

#WeNeedBlackTeachers

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Creative. 🌹

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Honored to br among this wonderful cohort of North Carolina educators! Thank you @National History Day! #AlwaysLearning #LearningHappensHere ##NCHTOY #America250NC

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Super excited to conduct my solo workshop for a group of middle and high school Social Studies teachers in South Carolina! Such a perk of being NHTOY! Thank you again GLI!!! @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social

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Thank you!

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First time at the National Council for History Education Conference. Grateful for the conversations, the community, and the chance to learn alongside folks who care deeply about this work. Honored to receive the 2026 Paul A. Gagnon Prize. Still taking it all in! @historyed.bsky.social #NCHE2026

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Really can't remember when I became a member of the ICivics Educator Network, but so glad that I did!! It has been an adventure for me and so many advantages for or to my students! #CivicTeacher #NHTOY #NCHTOY @icivics.bsky.social

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What happens at RECHS History Club doesn’t stay at RECHS.

Honored to be featured in a newly published EdNC article highlighting North Carolina at SXSW EDU 2026 affirming that the work students are doing is reaching far beyond our campus.
www.ednc.org/north-caroli...
#RECHSHistoryClub #NHTOY

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Segregation-era Beach Resorts to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker A pair of beach resorts for Black families organized in North Carolina before desegregation will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical…

Segregation-era Beach Resorts to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker www.dncr.nc.gov/news/press-r... #NCHE2026

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It is not poolside like in Austin, but still a lovely spot if I have to do work! If you are at the NCHE conference, my session is at 2 pm in Riverview 2. ##NCHE2026 #NHTOY #SSChat #ITeachSocialStudies

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Still get a high when I see this flyer! Please nominate that deserving history teacher for this amazing experience! @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social #NHTOY ##NCHTOY #HistoryNerdsUnite

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Grateful for everyone who spent time with me today at #NCHE2026! The energy, the conversations, the community this is what keeps our work alive in classrooms. First time here, but not my last. History folks, we’re building something special together. #NHTOY #NCHE2026 @historyed.bsky.social

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Degrees made for you!

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Road Tripping Through Black Routes and Resistance: Teaching Diaspora, Migration, and Survival music.amazon.com/user-playlis...

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Grateful for everyone who spent time with me today at #NCHE2026! The energy, the conversations, the community this is what keeps our work alive in classrooms. First time here, but not my last. History folks, we’re building something special together. #NHTOY #NCHE2026 @historyed.bsky.social

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Still get a high when I see this flyer! Please nominate that deserving history teacher for this amazing experience! @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social #NHTOY ##NCHTOY #HistoryNerdsUnite

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Yes, it has been most helpful with my topic. Also I will be at the conference next year. As I am getting the Paul Gagnon award, I get a spot saved to present. #NCHE2026

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It is not poolside like in Austin, but still a lovely spot if I have to do work! If you are at the NCHE conference, my session is at 2 pm in Riverview 2. ##NCHE2026 #NHTOY #SSChat #ITeachSocialStudies

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The following NYC Council members have already said that they support the demand to allocate 0.5% of the city expense budget to our public libraries:
1. Lynn Schulman
2. Christopher Marte
3. Lincoln Restler
4. Shahana Hanif
5. Alexa Avilés
6. Chi Ossé

If one of these is your member, thank them.

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Segregation-era Beach Resorts to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker A pair of beach resorts for Black families organized in North Carolina before desegregation will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical…

Segregation-era Beach Resorts to be Featured on N.C. Highway Historical Marker www.dncr.nc.gov/news/press-r... #NCHE2026

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This one hit hard 🥹

IG/ @ Mahdi Woodard

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What happens at RECHS History Club doesn’t stay at RECHS.

Honored to be featured in a newly published EdNC article highlighting North Carolina at SXSW EDU 2026 affirming that the work students are doing is reaching far beyond our campus.
www.ednc.org/north-caroli...
#RECHSHistoryClub #NHTOY

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Really can't remember when I became a member of the ICivics Educator Network, but so glad that I did!! It has been an adventure for me and so many advantages for or to my students! #CivicTeacher #NHTOY #NCHTOY @icivics.bsky.social

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Thank you @historyed.bsky.social NCHE for this honor!!

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Thank you to everyone who celebrated with me 🖤
Honored to be named NCHE’s 2026 Paul A. Gagnon Prize recipient. Join us in Montgomery (March 2026) for my session, Road Tripping Through Black Routes & Resistance. Playlist recommendations welcome!

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Of all the teacher duties I do in my classroom, one of my absolute favorites is switching out my bookcase to display and highlight the month’s theme! So loving Black History Month to spotlight one of the historians I am adding to my Fav List. Thank you, ZEP, for getting me his latest! 📚 #Read

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When I need a trusted source for teacher resources, ZEP (@zinnedproject.bsky.social) is always at the top of my list.

And now, to see a “Forever Student” return to pour into our current scholars, that’s the power of teaching, of people, and of platforms like Zinn Education Project. ✊🏾📚

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