A Call to Action to End the Killing of Black Americans by the Police: April 14th
Walter Scott. Meagan Hockaday. Eric Harris. Hillary Clinton’s announcement has taken over my newsfeed for the moment, but we must also keep our focus on Walter Scott, Meagan Hockaday, and Eric Harris—all three Black Americans recently killed by police. NO MORE! ...
How Colorblindness Contributed to a Race Curriculum Controversy
In December of 2012, I met with one set of White parents regarding concerns about the race curriculum I had been teaching since 2002. During this meeting, the White father asserted “It’s against district policy to label students as White people,”...
My Latest Everyday Feminism Article: Gearing Up for The Seventh Star Wars Film
My newest article for Everyday Feminism just posted. My protracted conflict with Seattle Public Schools has prepared me to write this piece, as it will likely be a bit controversial to many readers. You don’t just apply a critical eye to films with perhaps the...
The Conversations About My Case Continue In The Seattle Times and The Seattle PI
Despite the suspension that stains my teaching record, a suspension that I recently learned is now considered served during my semester of voluntary (and unpaid) leave, returning to The Center School today felt pretty darn good. I continue to be feel profound...
Given My 10-day Suspension, How Is It Possible That I’m Returning to Work on Monday?
Given my 10-day suspension, how is it possible that I’m returning to work on Monday? In December, Seattle Public Schools informed the union and me that the 10-day suspension that had come out of arbitration would be scheduled for the start of second semester, what...
Please Check Out My Latest Article on Why More White Americans Need to Stand Up for Racial Justice
My second article was just published by Everyday Feminism on the eve of MLK Day. It is written primarily for a White American audience and the timing of its publication is fitting. After all, Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said, “Life’s most persistent...
Upcoming Speaking Engagements on the Race Curriculum Controversy in the Seattle Area
Hello all! In the coming weeks, there are two opportunities to learn more about the story of the Race Curriculum Controversy, an ongoing struggle that has, among other things, hindered teachers’ ability to challenge racism and shown that–even in a...Seven Very Funny Videos from 2014 That Take on Racial Injustice
This past year provided many examples of challenging the status quo of institutionalized racism through humor and comedy. The following is by no means a comprehensive list, but here are seven good ones I encountered. 1. Joy Regullano – White Fetish If...
Take the Race Bechdel Test Challenge!
For many of us, the holiday season is time to rest, reconnect with family, avoid that one relative—and catch up on movies. And with all those computerized things able to stream an endless supply of movies, catching up has never been easier. I am proposing just adding...Disclaimer:
This website is named after the high school course, Citizenship and Social Justice, that Seattle Public Schools unsuccessfully tried to extinguish stemming from the complaints of one white family opposed to study of race and racism.
However, the website is NOT connected to this course nor intended for student use.
Dedicated to social justice and civic engagement, it is the personal website of educator and writer Jon Greenberg.
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Batista Becomes First Black Principal Dancer In
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Latino Superheroes Are Saving The Day In Hollywood
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Stranger Things Caleb Mclaughlin Just Called
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