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Or Equivalent: Milwaukee Mistake

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Hey y'all you may have read about my involvement with an ALA accredited equity case in Milwaukee: Then they rescinded the offer. I have a string of expletives a mile long. This chaos cost me the roof over my head, the earning potential for my family and provides another example of the high scrutiny Black female leaders endure, where the goal is to wield “an ugly and effective weapon to blunt the power of Black women, to suggest through word and attitude that she will never be enough, that she will never belong in the halls of power. ” But let's direct our focus on my response to the utter dumpster fire my life has bloomed into because I chose to lead in my profession...again. 1. Degree biases and inequity. Saying that only ALA accreditation degree holders apply enforces a higher educational expense , shows an outward prejudice against near identical degree coursework and conflicts with an integral belief that librarians embrace intellectual freedom because it amp...
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Uncensored: the Story Behind the Book Release.

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The book that I worked on as a researcher and contributor, Uncensored: Educators Speak Out on Teaching in a Time of Book Bans by Dr. Jonna Perrillo (Harvard Educated Press, 2026), has hit the shelves in academic libraries across the country. Please check it out from your preferred local library. If you like it as much as I hope, then please purchase here . Thank you to Dr. Perrillo and all other contributors and editors of the book. Am I happy to have my perspective and experience finally validated in a librarian's favorite way--a book? Of course. Does it make me anxious? Of course. But the source of fear isn't where you'd think it's from. I have a habit of speaking my truth, regardless if it's documented or tolerated. I see it as only I can. I bring my whole self to everything I touch. It's a matter of fingerprints literally and figuratively. Within the book, I recount my darkest days as a school librarian from 2020-2022 in the hotspot for book bans: de...
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8 Badass Librarians We Need to Celebrate

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For #InternationalWomensDay, a Literary Hub author Jess Decourcy Hinds, selected librarians who inspire her...and I MADE THE LIST! 🥰 Truth be told, this mention lifted my day above the clouds. I overwork, overthink and overanalyze just about everything I interact with so much so that I deplete my energy reserves without regard to rest. But this...the title and all of my peers included within the article speaks to the fearlessness librarians and women MUST have to endure in this world led predominantly by those who want to silence us. Normally, I'm celebrating the accomplishments of women who inspired me for Women's History Month, but this time, the table's turned. I embrace the honor and present to you: "8 Badass Librarians We Need to Celebrate This International Women's Day"
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Dear Corinne

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Dear Corinne, I don’t quite understand how our friendship deepened so quickly and faded just as fast. But I’ve been grappling with the news of your death. I whole-heartedly believe you wept with me when I read your obituary. Though the exit was horrible for the way things ended, I know the unlikely duality of our friendship is one I will cherish until the end of my days. I thank you for your unending passion for libraries. I treasure the monumental support you gave me upon my arrival in Philly. I cherish the encouraging texts you sent after various events. I miss "lusting" with you about how handsome Lestat & Louis are in the AMC series “Interview with the Vampire.” I’m thinking of that scene where Lestat drops Louis from what looks like a mile above earth. Immortal Vampires ascending in height…kinda like how I want these words to reach out to you as I write. I love you, Corinne. For the friendship a “lil ol’ white lady from New York” offered to this “feisty Bla...
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CSI for Honest AI

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Long time, no see, friends! I know I've gone almost MIA. Trust that it is for good reason: my health. I will elaborate more at a later point in time. However, I had to break my silence to discuss the latest in my quest for a healthy relationship with artificial intelligence...speaking of which, we have moved from the novel and entertaining aspects of generative AI (i.e. "young childhood" stage, if you will) to the covert, scheming perspective (i.e. "rebellious teenage" stage). Before I get into the evidence, comprehension of these terms are required: Digital Appropriation: revamping/repurposing existing digital data to serve the purpose of new content, the transformation of existing artistry or likeness of visual graphics and/or manipulating photos to produce an altered representation; engaging in cultural appropriation online. Covert Scheming Intelligence (CSI): deliberately hiding or withholding data to maintain a positive outcome; intentionally under...
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AI Citations Resources

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Here's an interesting fact: 🎙️Women = 70% of teachers globally (UNESCO, 2023), yet they hold less than 25% of leadership roles in tech (World Economic Forum, 2024). When we zoom in on AI leadership, the numbers drop even further— only 12% of AI researchers and 16% of AI faculty positions are held by women (Stanford AI Index, 2023). Think about this as it relates to WHO controls the narrative on women's involvement with AI? In my thousands of hours of research in generative artificial intelligence (gAI), there's a glaring bias and misrepresentation of female voices. Don't just believe my word for it, take a look at these articles: There Is No Standard: Investigation Finds AI Algorithims Objectify Women's Bodies Artificial intelligence in education: Understanding its impact and ethical implications in K-12 learning environments. Are AI Hiring Tools Racist or Ableist? If you let the data tell it, "this is a man's world." But as the r...
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SXSWEdu: Dream Come True

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Hey Y'all! I returned home to attend SXSWEdu as a conference speaker. My session was titled: Teaching the Headlines: When World News Strikes, in conjunction with the Council of Foreign Relations , the Financial Times and PBS Newshour Classroom ! Thanks to @cfreducation.bsky.social for creating this #SXSWEdu panel! We're excited @vicpasquantonio.bsky.social will get to join Charlies Hopkins, @awakenlibrarian.bsky.social & Andrew Jack💫 Teaching the Headlines When World News Strikes 🌎🗞️ Wed., March 5 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Room 9AB #SXSW #SXSW2025 [image or embed] — PBS News Classroom ( @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social ) March 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM Here's my FABULOUS PANEL: But more importantly, if you didn't get a chance to attend our session, then here's the LIVE RECORDING of our session! To my beloved panel of esteemed colleagues, THANK YOU for choosing me to serve as your AI educator expert and librarian. To SXSWEdu , THANK YOU for giving...
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