I read the NYT piece, and I am holding onto the words of a woman who fended off inappropriate advances from a 60-year-old Cesar Chavez at the age of 19. “It makes you rethink in history all those heroes,” Esmeralda Lopez said. “The movement — that’s the hero.”
D.C. area friends.
Join us tonight with @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social & @edgeofsports.bsky.social in person at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social (14th & V).
"The book pulses with love, insight, & possibility." -- Ruha Benjamin
Hosted by @teachingchange.bsky.social & BBP. Order from menu throughout.
The blizzard of the century may be over, but #blackhistorymonth continues on. Check out the latest episode of hallpassbreak.com featuring @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social #podcast #teacher #library #books
Friends in the D.C. area.
Don't miss @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social & @edgeofsports.bsky.social in person on Wednesday Feb. 25 at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social (14th & V).
Hosted by @teachingchange.bsky.social & BBP.
Books onsite for purchase & signing.
Order from menu throughout the event.
Libraries are among the few public institutions that represent the kind of world we want to live in. They must be fought for.
Great, thoughtful discussion! 🙏🏽🔥🤓
In an era of erasing Black history, on this holiday in particular, you might focus on learning about what it is people want to erase.
Hear a bit about @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social's journey exploring Black history in my interview with him:
Black History Is For Everyone This February performance of Voices of a People's History takes its inspiration from the new book Black History Is for Everyone, written by New York Public Library educator Brian Jones. Black History challenges our understanding of race, nation, and the stories we tell about who we are. Understanding it challenges our assumptions, helps us see larger forces at work, and gives us glimpses of alternate futures. Featuring Haley Pessin, Jordan Mahome, Kelly "GreenLight" Thomas, Mahogany L. Browne, Margaret Odette, Martha Redbone, Aaron Whitby, Regine Jean Louis, and Ty Jones; narrated by Brian Jones.
NYC!
Check out this incredible lineup hosted by @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social and Voices of a People's History at @lincolncenter.bsky.social
Thursday, February 19th;
Tickets are FREE!
www.lincolncenter.org/series/linco...
Picture of Brian Jones, the cover of his book "Black History is for Everyone," and promotional text for the QPL virtual program Black History Month: Literary Thursdays: Brian Jones, Author of "Black History is for Everyone."
Our Literary Thursdays series continues with longtime educator @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social, who will explain why "Black History is for Everyone."
Join us on February 12 at 6PM!
queenslibrary.org/calendar/bla...
#BlackHistoryMonth
Black History Is For Everyone
@jessehagopian.bsky.social interviews @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social for @rethinkingschools.bsky.social
Pictures of our February Literary Thursdays guests—W. David Marx, Brian Jones, Victor Luckerson, and Brianna Holt—and their book covers.
Our virtual Literary Thursdays series brings you live conversations with amazing writers.
Learn More about our February guests: @wdavidmarx.bsky.social, @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social, @vluck89.bsky.social, and Brianna Holt!
queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea...
#BlackHistoryMonth
"It's always inspiring to learn about people whose grassroots efforts take fire," said @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social, alumnus and a board member of the CUNY Graduate Foundation abc7ny.com/amp/post/bla...
If you are in the D.C. metro area, join our @dcaesj.bsky.social at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social (14 & V) for an in-person conversation with @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social and @edgeofsports.bsky.social .
www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/events/black...
In addition to the typical organizing meetings, rep assemblies, etc, there are events to prep for BLM at School Week of Action (Feb 2-6):
Sat, Jan 24: Curriculum Fair hosted @dcaesj.bsky.social
Mon, Jan 26: Discussion about Black History is for Everyone with @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social
Book cover of “The People’s Historian”, my book about Howard Zinn.
So my book about Howard Zinn’s outsized life comes out August 2026. That’s now official. If you want me to come to your bookstore/library/community center/house party to talk about Zinn’s life and and what teaches us about how to beat back the bastards, please email edgeofsports@gmail.com
This Thursday November 6!! Join us online at 6:30 EST for an urgent conversation on the Fight for Black History and Black Education with @jessehagopian.bsky.social, @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social, @barrygoldenberg.bsky.social, and Crystal Sanders. www.eventbrite.com/e/cbfs-the-f...
“Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore reminds readers that the value of the struggle is not in achieving landmark victories, but in continuing to move doggedly forward in the face of all adversity.”
— Starred review from @ala-booklist.bsky.social
Thanks for this conversation, Ben! 🙏🏽
Black History Is for Everyone
Check out this conversation between @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social and @jessehagopian.bsky.social, from the new issue of @rethinkingschools.bsky.social
LJ DAY OF DIALOG FREE VIRTUAL EVENT OCTOBER 23, 2025!!!! HOME PROGRAM SPEAKERS Join us October 23 for our Library Journal Day of Dialog virtual event! Spanning a variety of genres, this free, day-long program will offer an in-depth look at the biggest forthcoming books for fall/winter 2025. You'll hear directly from top authors as they discuss their new titles, inspiration, process, and more. And don't forget the virtual exhibit hall! Visit the booths to download free resources and chat with publishing representatives. EVENT HOURS: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET REGISTER
1:00-1:50 PM ET | Hidden Legacies: Unearthing Black Histories Explore overlooked stories, new perspectives, and powerful narratives. Clyde W. Ford, A High Price for Freedom (Amistad: HarperCollins) Wil Haygood, The War Within a War (Knopf: Penguin Random House) Brian Jones, Black History Is for Everyone (Haymarket Books: Haymarket) Beronda L. Montgomery, When Trees Testify (Henry Holt and Co.: Macmillan) Moderator: Dr. Grace D. Gipson, Assistant Professor of African American Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University
Cover of book "When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America's Black Botanical Legacy" by Beronda L. Montgomery
Educators and Librarians:
Thursday Oct. 23rd join @libraryjournal.bsky.social's Day of Dialog for a great program! I'll participate in the panel (1:00-1:50 PM ET) Hidden Legacies: Unearthing Black Histories" with Clyde W. Ford, Wil Haygood, @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social
Moderator: Grace D. Gipson
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Thank you, @edgeofsports.bsky.social for having me on to talk about Black History Is for Everyone via @thenation.com: www.thenation.com/podcast/soci... @haymarketbooks.org
During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door.
It wasn’t the feds — it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help.
He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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What a joy! Thank you, Jesse! ✊🏽
Thank you! 🙏🏽
My interview with @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social about his excellent new book, “Black History Is for Everyone,” is available at Foreword Reviews shorturl.at/Fj15E.
#BlackHistoy #BlackHistoryMonth
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