Dear Educators,

Black girls are not loud - they want to be heard.

Black girls are not seeking-attention - they are seeking a connection.

Black girls are not aggressive - they know what they want.

Black girls are not bossy - they are leaders.

Last, Black girls are not adults.
Black girls are children and must be treated as such if they are to be happy, healthy, and whole people. When you have a moment check out my policy brief (see link below) and let me know if / how I may help. #BlackGirlsMatter https://www.academia.edu/37582878/Zero-Tolerance_School_Discipline_Policies_and_Black_Girls_The_Un_Intended_Consequences
Zero-Tolerance School Discipline Policies and Black Girls: The (Un)Intended Consequences

This policy brief reviews selected research on zero-tolerance school discipline policies. Zero tolerance is an approach utilized to exclude students from their learning environment. For more than 40...

https://www.academia.edu/37582878/Zero-Tolerance_School_Discipline_Policies_and_Black_Girls_The_Un_Intended_Consequences
Let me be clear. Especially to men. Black girls are NOT women. I do not care how ‘grown’ or ‘fast’ you think they look or act.

BLACK GIRLS ARE CHILDREN.

There are NO exceptions. PERIOD.
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