"Mar" "Sell" Us". J.D., D.Ed. Director, Center for Social Change, Associate Teaching Prof (Africana Studies/Philosophy), Adjunct Law Professor, Former Law School Dean of Students, K-12 DEI admin, and cultural center director. *Views are my own*https://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mze6mpf7x22gNo. You publicly and unilaterally made unreasonable demands you knew wouldn't be accepted in order to weaponize white womanhood/white tears and engage in self-victimization, attack a candidate of color, and justify supporting the candidate with regressive views that would actually do harm to women. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Nov 2026 20:39 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mze6mpf7x22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mzcdcrgmns2kIt's because "kitchen table issues" is a rebranded, coded phase that centers white people, esp. men. It intentionally decenters the impact of racism, xenophobia, homophobia, etc. Also, "kitchen table issues" was originally meant to address issues women face (housing/child care/eldercare/pay equity). [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Nov 2026 02:58 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzcdcrgmns2khttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mzbn6mnl2k2jReminder that in the 2022 Dem primary, Haley Stevens defeated a progressive, Jewish Congressman, Andy Levin, who was opposed by AIPAC because he spoke out in favor of the political and human rights of Palestinians. He is one of the first who knew exactly who she was and what she stood for. /101 Nov 2026 20:22 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzbn6mnl2k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mzboedux5s2iDemocrats will unite to roast Haley Stevens. Republicans will use her as a talking point but otherwise say "Haley who?" when it comes to supporting her, especially if Rogers loses. Hope that consultant/PAC money is worth it because I don't see a way she gets close to major political office again.01 Nov 2026 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzboedux5s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mzbn6mnl2k2jReminder that in the 2022 Dem primary, Haley Stevens defeated a progressive, Jewish Congressman, Andy Levin, who was opposed by AIPAC because he spoke out in favor of the political and human rights of Palestinians. He is one of the first who knew exactly who she was and what she stood for. /101 Nov 2026 20:22 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzbn6mnl2k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mzbfcgql322rAlso, Islamophobia reveals itself through wanting to penalize El-Sayed for not immediately condemning everything in the exact way one prefers even when it’s not from him while justifying support for Rogers, whose campaign/supporters made Islamophobia/anti-Muslim rhetoric a front and center priority. [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Nov 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzbfcgql322rhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mzbbzzevhc2vHaley Stevens probably convinced herself that helping Rogers means she can then run against him/another R for Senate whereas a Dem in Senate means she's locked out for the foreseeable future. But it's a stupid move since she's now alienated herself from Dems and is unelectable if she switches to R.01 Nov 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzbbzzevhc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mys4zakl522iMaybe it’s just me, but I’d rather see an average looking flyer/poster that someone put effort into making than an AI-made flyer/poster that looks exactly the same as all the others.26 Oct 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mys4zakl522ihttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mwoizn6f5c2uPassed. Officially Dr. Braxton! [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Sep 2026 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwoizn6f5c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mwbkpxg7t22vUsing the terms “Woke 1"/“Woke 2” isn't cute or funny, but it does play into and legitimize a false narrative of what "woke" means. That harmful narrative positions any mention of race, gender, sexuality, etc. or any semblance of inclusion, equity, justice as unserious, baseless, or out of touch.24 Sep 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbkpxg7t22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mwbkpxg7t22vUsing the terms “Woke 1"/“Woke 2” isn't cute or funny, but it does play into and legitimize a false narrative of what "woke" means. That harmful narrative positions any mention of race, gender, sexuality, etc. or any semblance of inclusion, equity, justice as unserious, baseless, or out of touch.24 Sep 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbkpxg7t22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mwbiliyygc2aLast call! [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Sep 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbiliyygc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mw2qgep6fs2dConversations about K-12 ed would be much better if instead of operating as if most parents don’t care about their child and education, many would operate as if most parents do care and there are economic, social, political, and personal barriers making it hard for some to show/actualize that care.21 Sep 2026 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw2qgep6fs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mvxwh4naac2aAt the end of the day, the discussion brings me back to a quite general question/belief: How can our ethics, morals, politics, and allocation of resources align so that doing the best for one’s own child can be directly in alignment with and not in conflict with serving all children and their needs? [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Sep 2026 19:25 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvxwh4naac2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mvnp7ah7hk2rDoctoral defense is set for 11:30am on September 29th via Zoom. The public portion is about 20-30 minutes. If you're interested in attending the public portion and haven't already done so, let me know and I'll send you the google form to sign up for the Zoom link.16 Sep 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnp7ah7hk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mvlefkq5zs2iI just want to say that one of the biggest red flags is anyone who refers to themselves as “apolitical.”15 Sep 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlefkq5zs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mvnp7ah7hk2rDoctoral defense is set for 11:30am on September 29th via Zoom. The public portion is about 20-30 minutes. If you're interested in attending the public portion and haven't already done so, let me know and I'll send you the google form to sign up for the Zoom link.16 Sep 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnp7ah7hk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mvlefkq5zs2iI just want to say that one of the biggest red flags is anyone who refers to themselves as “apolitical.”15 Sep 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlefkq5zs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3munwkbhdzs26Fetterman never wanted to do the work of a senator. He only cares about his own interests/one foreign entity (Israel). He wants praise without earning it. He craves attention from anyone who will give it. The only role he takes seriously is being adversarial to his party when he doesn't get his way. [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Sep 2026 02:35 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3munwkbhdzs26https://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3munwkbhdzs26Fetterman never wanted to do the work of a senator. He only cares about his own interests/one foreign entity (Israel). He wants praise without earning it. He craves attention from anyone who will give it. The only role he takes seriously is being adversarial to his party when he doesn't get his way. [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Sep 2026 02:35 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3munwkbhdzs26https://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3muamdr4afk2tIt was ugly but the Tar Heels pulled it off! Tar!!!!!29 Aug 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3muamdr4afk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mualfwzhzk2tDefense scheduled! September 29th [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Aug 2026 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mualfwzhzk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mtwu3wftos2pSomething I’ve always admired about Dolly Parton is that on many issues she didn’t just tell you where she stood. She showed you where she stood with her actions, money, and time. Honoring her legacy means recognizing her support of literacy, racial justice, inclusion, and queer and trans rights.25 Aug 2026 22:20 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwu3wftos2phttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mtwgkbx2mk2lNot Dolly Parton! Nooooooo25 Aug 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwgkbx2mk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mtkiix52kc2hGot approval to defend! Defense date being scheduled in late September/early October. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Aug 2026 00:21 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkiix52kc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mtac5ydw3c2aA position or view currently being “mainstream” or shared by the majority does not, in itself, make it a good, right, justified, or acceptable position or view. Look at all the things in history that were “mainstream” or shared by the majority, especially views/positions that are meant to oppress.16 Aug 2026 23:01 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtac5ydw3c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mt7p22iqm22uMany claim to value “merit” BECAUSE it is a subjective term with selective application. Many say things should be based on “merit” but intentionally leave it undefined/loosely defined with exceptions because they want the ability to exclude, selectively apply it, or weaponize it for/against others.16 Aug 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt7p22iqm22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3msvnwj25fs2lMy advice for POC writers/academics/etc: Making it part of your personality/work to be the POC who bashes other POC to separate oneself or gain esteem will never work out for you. You will be used and thrown away because, at the end of the day, you are still you when you stop being useful to them.12 Aug 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvnwj25fs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mssk64o4is2kI keep seeing “Woke 1”, “Woke 2”, and I come back to this ⬇️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Aug 2026 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssk64o4is2khttps://bsky.app/profile/marceliusb.bsky.social/post/3mssk64o4is2kI keep seeing “Woke 1”, “Woke 2”, and I come back to this ⬇️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Aug 2026 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:ls6aol47vecbt5ypslsjfe7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssk64o4is2k