Brittany Packnett Cunningham

Activist Reginald Cunningham Captured His Powerhouse Wife Brittany Packnett For The September Cover

Few covers have a backstory as romantic as Reginald Cunningham's portrait of Brittany Packnett Cunningham. When British Vogue decided to spotlight leading activists for its September 2020 issue, the magazine asked Cunningham to photograph the co-founder of Campaign Zero and former host of the podcast Pod Save the People - who also happens to be his wife of less than a year.

Argent: Brittany Packnett Cunningham | Work Friends | Argent

Activist, educator, writer, and podcaster, Brittany-BPC, if you're friendly-is coincidentally also learning to practice the art of rest. She may be overcommitted, but she knows what she's capable of and "leverages" (stop saying it, stop saying it) every ounce of it for good.

Activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham's Post-Election Road Map

In 2015, President Barack Obama told Brittany Packnett Cunningham her voice was "going to be making a difference for years to come." That was just one year into her pivot to activism; before a police officer killed 18-year-old Michael Brown in her hometown, St. Louis, Packnett Cunningham was an elementary school teacher.

8 Empowering Ted Talks to Get Into This Women's History Month

Ted Talks give a platform to those looking to use their voices on various subjects-from thought leaders to celebs to even everyday people-as a means of motivational content made to inspire us daily. They encourage us to think bigger and help us conceptualize a way of creating tangible change.

The 20 Remarkable Activists On Vogue's September Cover Are Ready To Change The World

In the weeks following the killing of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement gave voice to a global cry for change. From systemic racism to disability discrimination and domestic abuse, gender inequality to the climate crisis, in the cover story, Afua Hirsch meets the activists determined to make a difference the world over.

Emmett Till images have multigenerational impact on artists

As the first-ever feature-length retelling of the lynching of Emmett Till goes into wide release, so does an art campaign meant to honor the power of images like those of his open casket that were printed by the Black press.

Interview With Brittany Packnett Cunningham: On Building Teams, Not Saviors And What It Will Take...

For more than 100 consecutive days, protesters across the nation have been demanding justice for the violence and murders by police of unarmed Black men and women-George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, the recent shooting of Jacob Blake, and many others in a list that, sadly, keeps growing.

Brittany Packnett Cunningham on Her Podcast, the Election, and Wanting Meghan Markle to Guest Star

"Voting is never the end. It is just the beginning," the host and executive producer of the just-launched Undistracted tells BAZAAR.com.

Activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham on Building a Lasting Movement | ACLU

In the last month, protests have erupted across the country calling for justice for Black lives, a wholesale restructuring of policing, and a greater racial reckoning across all facets of American society. "All of these things are interconnected," Brittany Packnett Cunningham told At Liberty this week.

'We're tired of being told to wait': Activist reacts to police training as remedy for brutality

The Memphis Police Department releasing video of the deadly Tyre Nichols officer beating is discussed by law enforcement experts and a community activist on The ReidOut on MSNBC. "We're tired of being told to wait," activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham tells Joy Reid of the suggestion that better police training is part of the antidote for brutality.

Meet the Fellows: An Interview with Brittany Packnett Cunningham - Harvard Political Review

"Part of what we have to do is further democratize media, ensuring that progressive marginalized voices are more and more at the forefront. That means having more hosts, producers, writers, and content creators who not only reflect the backgrounds that we come from, but reflect the values of a more just world."

Brittany Packnett Cunningham photographed by husband Reginald Cunningham for British Vogue

St. Louis native Brittany Packnett Cunningham adorns the cover of the September 2020 issue of British Vogue . In an unusual photojournalism power couple move, the photograph was taken by her husband, Reginald Cunningham, who is also a St. Louis native. They first met at a Black Lives Matter protest following the 2014 St.

Brittany Packnett Cunningham on Chauvin: 'One officer on trial doesn't end police violence'

The activist and writer offered her take on the upcoming trial against the former police officer in the death of George Floyd. Activist and writer Brittany Packnett Cunningham appeared on news outlet MSNBC to discuss the upcoming trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin who is charged in the death of George Floyd.

Brittany Packnett Cunningham talks forms of protests in 'Amend: The Fight for America'

EXCLUSIVE: The activist breaks down the significance of protesting in the docuseries produced by Larry Wilmore and Will Smith It's almost time for Amend: The Fight for America to debut on Netflix and theGrio has a sneak peek of what's in store on the docuseries from Will Smith and Larry Wilmore.

Activist and organizer Brittany Packnett Cunningham on the origins of U.S. social movements

Read full article Brittany Packnett Cunningham says social movements will always continue as long as injustice exists. Here, she talks to NBC News' Stay Tuned about the origins and future of social movements.

Activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham on the Current Movements for Police and Education Reform

Brittany Packnett Cunningham joins Bakari to discuss how her experience as a teacher shaped her education reform goals, what she would like to see out of the current movement for police reform, and more

Exclusive: Brittany Packnett Cunningham Presents the Peabody Award for 'Full Disclosure'

As the state-sanctioned killings and subsequent non-convictions of police involved in the deaths of too many innocent Black people have proved, there is a profound lack of accountability when it comes to policing in the United States. But beyond the incidents themselves, who is tracking police who have escaped punishment, to ensure that they do no further harm?

FINDING YOUR ROOTS: Activists Roots

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now with KPBS Passport! Henry Louis Gates, Jr. welcomes Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Anita Hill, two guests who made profound sacrifices for social justice, and helps them discover the ancestors who made sacrifices for them.

Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Kayla Reed dialogue on Ferguson at She Leads conference

While introducing the opening talk for the She Leads conference Thursday, October 24 at Graham Chapel, Dean Diana Hill Mitchell, director of the Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Fellowship for Women in Graduate Study, delivered one of many "aha" messages that came over the course of the two days.

Tracie Keesee and Brittany Packnett Cunningham discuss future of policing amid rise in violent crime

Amid a spike in violent crime, police officers around the country are facing more danger and public scrutiny. Co-founder of the Center for Policing Equity, Tracie Keesee, and former member of President Obama's 21st Century Policing Task Force, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, discuss the future of policing and justice reform efforts.

Led By Brittany Packnett, People On Twitter Rally To Donate Over 10k To Local Food Banks In The...

We all we got! MSNBC commentator and activist, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, and her husband, photographer Reginald Cunningham, got on Twitter last night to rally donations for local food banks to help support communities in response to the state of emergency caused by the novel coronavirus.

Brittany Packnett on Speaking the Truth

On this episode of the podcast, editor-in-chief Stella Bugbee talks to activist Brittany Packnett about the first protest she ever went to, how she deals mentally and physically with death threats, and what role grief has played in her life and work.

Black Activists on the Movement for Justice

Despite the pervasive threat of the coronavirus pandemic, in which the United States has far outpaced other nations in terms of reported cases and deaths, hundreds of thousands of protesters have filled streets with demonstrations against police brutality and unchecked violence against Black Americans.

Glenfiddich Releases Landmark Study That Prompts Re-evaluation Of What It Means To Be 'Rich'

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The world is in the midst of a profound movement that has come to be known as 'The Great Resignation' . This evolution of the global workforce has created a mass reassessment of values and deep personal inquiry into what truly defines fulfillment and wealth.

Barack Obama Will Live-Stream a Talk on Police Brutality Today

Jesus Christ, Social Justice Star! | Crooked Media

Phillip Picardi: From Crooked Media, this is Unholier Than Thou. I'm your host, Phillip Picardi. After one month of playing Kelly Clarkson's Wrapped in Red Deluxe on repeat, that special time is almost upon us: Christmas Day!

Lafayette 148 Unveils Its 2020 Unordinary Women Campaign

The New York clothing brand is holding a virtual panel to honor nine extraordinary women making strides.

Forget bad apples: Police shoot people like Breonna Taylor because of a bad system

UPDATE (Aug. 4, 2022, 11:35 a.m.): On Thursday, DOJ charged four current or former Louisville police officers with civil rights violations believed to have contributed to the death of Breonna Taylor in 2020. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of Breonna Taylor.

Black Women Led the Way to Trump’s Impeachment

We have never been Team Trump, and we never will be.

What will it take for Democrats to back Black voters over white moderates?

Historically, voter fraud seems to be a consistent complaint when two things happen: when Republicans lose, and when Black people are the ones to defeat them. The idea that Black, brown and Indigenous voters could deliver a decisive blow to the white supremacist political aspirations of the Trump administration is, in some ways, an offense to those who've spent their careers - and certainly this election cycle - ensuring that would be nearly impossible.

The real reason Amber Guyger was convicted

Whether we are the victim or the accused, Black Americans knows better than to expect fairness from this country's courts. That's why we were justifiably shocked when ex-officer Amber Guyger was convicted of murder on Tuesday for shooting and killing Botham Shem Jean in his own Dallas apartment.

'This Has Not Ever Been a Pro-Life Movement': MSNBC Guest Goes on Absolute Tear Against Tim Scott

Brittany Packnett Cunningham excoriated Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Republicans on abortion, telling MSNBC they aren't actually "pro-life." Scott, who is anti-abortion, has struggled to give clear answers on the issues in recent days as he launches a presidential exploratory committee to help him decide whether to run in 2024.

'We should be embarrassing those not outraged': Activist slams Tennessee GOP for expulsion of Dems

Tennessee Republicans expelling Democratic lawmaker, former St. Rep. Justin Jones, is slammed by activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham. "We should be embarrassing the folks who are not outraged by this, because it is absolutely outrageous," Cunningham tells Joy Reid.

Packnett Cunningham, DeBaun to headline Ervin Scholars anniversary event

Ervin Scholars alumnae Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Morgan DeBaun will give a talk, "Bridging Gaps: Hometown Ervin Scholars Changing the World," as part of the 35th anniversary celebration of the John B. Ervin Scholars Program at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, in Edison Theatre at Washington University in St. Louis.

'We're tired of being told to wait': Activist reacts to 'police training' as remedy for brutality

The Memphis Police Department releasing video of the deadly Tyre Nichols officer beating is discussed by law enforcement experts and a community activist on The ReidOut on MSNBC. "We're tired of being told to wait," activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham tells Joy Reid of the suggestion that better police training is part of the antidote for brutality.

Activist Brittany Packnett

The fight for truth accountability and justice is fuel for our next guests' fire. President Obama described Brittany Packnett as a voice to make a difference for years to come. Pushing for police reform, she cofounded Campaign Zero, was a key face in the Black Lives Matter movement and established Teach for America's first civil rights agenda.

Watch Brittany Packnett's Ware Lecture to the UUA General Assembly

'The more you benefit from supremacy the more responsible you have to be to dismantle it,' Brittany Packnett tells Unitarian Universalists gathered in Kansas City.

Leading with Love & Power: Brittany Packnett

Brittany Packnett is a leader in social justice and empowerment. Her work with Campaign Zero, Teach for America and Pod Save the People has influenced thousands of individuals to improve policies that affect human rights and education. Brittany Packnett encourages others to use their power and privilege to demand social change.

Refinery29 Celebrates 20 Black Women You Need To Know Right Now

With Black Is The New Black, R29's Black writers spotlight 20 women who are inspiring us right now - Black women who are kicking down the doors of their fields and leaving them wide open for the rest of us.

The Effect of Intersectionality in the Workplace

The concept of intersectionality - referring to the complex and cumulative way different forms of discrimination like racism, sexism and classism overlap and affect people - seems have popped up relatively recently.

You Owe Me an Apology

Serena Williams is the GOAT by all athletic standards. LeBron James has proclaimed it. Colin Kaepernick declared it. I'm very sure her daughter Olympia believes it. There is no modern athlete as awarded and credentialed as her, and if she never stepped foot on a court again, her status as the greatest of all time is, for many of us, set in stone, cast in gold, and permanently irrefutable.

The NationSwell Summit Focuses on Solutions

Dynamic, inspiring speakers like Brittany Packnett of Teach for America and John King of the Education Trust; as well as Anu Partanen (author of The Nordic Theory of Everything), Lux Narayan (co-founder and CEO of Unmetric), and Kamili Wilson (vice president of Enterprise Initiatives at AARP) spoke hope into the room.

Brittany Packnett: We need to talk about the role of white privilege in the gun control debate

In the wake of the Feb. 14 school shooting in Parkland, Florida, the young survivors at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have asked their fellow Americas to reckon with the nation's gun violence epidemic.

6 Feminists Take On Call-Out Culture

Thigh-High Politics is an op-ed column by Teen Vogue writer Lauren Duca that breaks down the news, provides resources for the resistance, and just generally refuses to accept toxic nonsense. At the start of 2018, I was reflecting on resolutions for progressivism and feminism, specifically: How do we create a movement that is both inclusive and accessible for those still learning?

What most Americans get wrong about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy

You probably know civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. from his legendary "I Have a Dream" speech - but if that's all you know of him, you aren't getting the full story. "People don't know the true legacy of Dr. King because the truth would cause real disorder, " Brittany Packnett, an activist for racial justice, told Mic.

A former policeman was found guilty of killing a black teen. Why is conviction so rare?

A Texas jury this week convicted former officer Roy Oliver for murdering 15-year-old Jordan Edwards and sentenced him to 15 years in prison. That outcome was very different from most high-profile police shootings; it's extremely rare for on-duty officers to be tried, let alone convicted.

Stacey Abrams's Win Is Just the Beginning

When Stacey Abrams made history last night, she took me to church. As she stood at her victory party in Atlanta, Georgia, she invoked the words of Queen Esther, a Biblical figure often referenced in black church sermons as an exemplar of courage under fire.

At the Women's Convention, reckoning with the white female voters who helped sweep Trump into office

DETROIT - As the sun shined on Detroit on Saturday, the halls and conference rooms of the city's Cobo Center convention hall were packed with a diverse array of women. Many had come from across the country to answer a key question that's been burning for nearly a year now: What's next?

For Years I Said Yes to Everything. Saying 'No' Finally Got Me Ahead at Work.

Like many little girls, I was taught to be helpful. Boys will be boys. But girls? Girls will be nice. Girls will be gracious. Oh, and can we help you with anything else? I subconsciously brought this mindset to my career. For years, I thought saying yes was part of being a team player.

Black Women Kept Roy Moore Out of Office. Here's How to Actually Thank Them.

Late on Tuesday night, America was once again reminded of the power of Black women. Thanks in large part to overwhelmingly high turnout among Black voters and Black women in particular, Alabama managed to elect a pro-choice Democrat in the Bible Belt, tighten up the U.S.

Brittany Packnett: "Separating families of color is as American as apple pie."

In April, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy on immigration for undocumented adults who cross the border. And since the Department of Justice can't prosecute the children who try to enter the United States with their parents, they are separated for days and sometimes months.

Michelle Obama's Portrait Is for All of Us Black Girls

I am not an expert on art. I cannot distinguish a painting by its artistic era, nor can I expound on the significance of a brush stroke or dramatic use of light. I know the great works of black artists because my parents made sure I did, and I know art's most famous names because that was my teachers' job.

Brittany Packnett on NFL: If you can't handle peaceful protest, then what can you handle?

Activist and educator Brittany Packnett has a simple question for the NFL: If peaceful protest doesn't work, then what does? "If you can't handle peaceful protest or silent protest, then what kind of protest can you handle?" Packnett asked.

The 15 #MeToo Twitter accounts you need to follow

The odious figure of Harvey Weinstein will always be central to the #MeToo movement. It's the expansive accusations levied against him that broke the floodgates. But, as the creation of Time's Up has demonstrated, Weinstein and Hollywood are just the beginning the entry points for a larger, previously existing and growing movement.

Brittany Packnett: This is how we talk about the black victims of gun violence in America

Every time there's a national conversation about gun violence in America, we hear the same racist dog whistles: What about black-on-black crime? What about what's happening in Baltimore? What about what's happening in Chicago? In an exclusive video op-ed for Mic, activist Brittany Packnett is crying foul on all those disingenuous shows of concern for black lives.

Brittany Packnett: Black women show up for you. It's about time you started showing up for them.

Brittany Packnett wants you to know that she doesn't mind if you call her an angry black woman. "I am absolutely an angry black woman," Packnett, an activist and writer, said. "You can call me that all day long. I am an angry black woman because too often we see black women going unsupported and unprotected in this country."

What most Americans get wrong about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy

You probably know civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. from his legendary "I Have a Dream" speech - but if that's all you know of him, you aren't getting the full story. "People don't know the true legacy of Dr. King because the truth would cause real disorder, " Brittany Packnett, an activist for racial justice, told Mic.

Influential women share their superpowers at Blavity's Summit 21

June 8-9, the Atlanta Convention Center was packed with young professionals and notable women from various industries who united to celebrate changes in habits and creating a new lifestyle. These phenomenal women of color included Brittany Packnett, Natasha Murphy, and Ashley Blaine Featherson. They discussed their superpowers and purpose in life while at Summit 21...

Brittany Packnett honored at BET Awards

LOS ANGELES - A woman from St. Louis was honored in Los Angeles at the BET Awards for her leadership in social justice. Brittany Packnett was recognized for social justice advocacy during Sunday night's BET Awards. Packnett serves as Teach For America's Vice President of National Community Alliances where she leads partnerships and civil rights work with communities of color, according to BET.

'We Can Stop Him': Reproductive Health Advocates Urge Action to Stop Brett Kavanaugh's...

Brett Kavanaugh's ascension to the U.S. Supreme Court is not inevitable. That was the overriding message made to hundreds of people at the latest installment of the #RiseUpforRoe tour stop in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The nationwide tour, a project created by Demand Justice Initiative, NARAL Pro-Choice America, and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, features panel discussions about Kavanaugh's nomination to the Court.

The United State Of Women 2018 Moments - Essence

Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Over 6,000 women have descended on the Los Angeles to attend this year's United State of Women summit. What once started as a day-long event held at the Obama White House in 2016, has now evolved into a massive two-day extravaganza that will explore the current state of women in 2018.

raceAhead: Why Diversity Efforts Fail

New research shows that many diverse candidates are turned off at the interview stage.

Black Lives Matter and "resistance" leaders are staging clapbacks to Trump's first State of the...

Voices from the Black Lives Matter movement and other "resistance" groups are planning to issue epic clapbacks after President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address Tuesday night. Members of Congress, gubernatorial candidates and #MeToo activists are among those headlining a handful of televised and livestream events.

If You're Not Angry About Chikesia Clemons, You're Not Paying Attention

While watching the video of 25-year-old Chikesia Clemons at a Waffle House in Saraland, Alabama, I realized Chikesia could have easily been me, my friends, or my cousins. The clip, which circulated on social media yesterday, shows Chikesia sitting in a chair clutching her purse, while three white male police officers surround her, yelling and leaning over her before she's wrestled to the ground with her breasts exposed.

HBO host warns GOP women voters: 'Your whiteness will not actually save you from what patriarchy...

HBO guest host Brittany Packnett warned white Republican women that they will not be protected from male oppression just because of the color of their skin. Packnett, an activist for Teach for America, made the remarks during HBO's weekly Pod Save American program.

How to Spend Your Privilege

My mother had strict rules. In high school, my curfews were earlier than all of my classmates'. Sleepovers were rare. Road trips were a nonstarter. It wasn't until I got older that I realized she wasn't punishing me; she was protecting me. She knew the world isn't safe for black girls.

We asked you to share your stories of living #WhileBlack. Here are your responses.

In America, people will call the police on you if you wait at a Starbucks, if you ask for silverware at a Waffle House or if you play some golf at a golf course - but only if you're black.

Inspired by Beyoncé, 11 Women's Notes to Their 20-Something Selves

In Vogue's September issue, Beyoncé says, "I look at the woman I was in my 20s and I see a young lady growing into confidence but intent on pleasing everyone around her." We asked 11 more women what they wish they could tell their 20-something selves.

Educators and Activists Discuss Civic and Political Engagement

The interconnection between the roles of educators and activists in today's political climate were evident Monday during a roundtable discussion at Howard University that featured students, former U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. John B. King, Jr. and social justice activist Brittany Packnett.

Black Activist Gives Powerful Speech on Intersectionality * EBONY

Activist, educator and writer Brittany Packnett delivered a riveting break down of intersectionality during the New Rules Summit: Women, Leadership and a Playbook for Change in September. During the conference hosted in Brooklyn by The New York Times, Packnett explained the interplay of racism and sexism and how it forces women of color to navigate in the workplace and through the world.

The 15 #MeToo Twitter accounts you need to follow

The odious figure of Harvey Weinstein will always be central to the #MeToo movement. It's the expansive accusations levied against him that broke the floodgates. But, as the creation of Time's Up has demonstrated, Weinstein and Hollywood are just the beginning the entry points for a larger, previously existing and growing movement.

For Years I Said Yes to Everything. Saying 'No' Finally Got Me Ahead at Work.

Like many little girls, I was taught to be helpful. Boys will be boys. But girls? Girls will be nice. Girls will be gracious. Oh, and can we help you with anything else? I subconsciously brought this mindset to my career. For years, I thought saying yes was part of being a team player.

Combating Racism After Charlottesville

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with educator and activist Brittany Packnett about how people can help fight racism and white supremacy in their daily lives. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: One day after President Trump condemned the white supremacist groups who marched on Charlottesville, he changed course again and spread the blame for the violence on the counterprotesters.

Black Celebrities Call For The Creation Of Black Monuments

Mic teamed up with 54 celebrities in an interactive project to call for monuments of Colin Kaepernick, Ida B. Wells and more. Over 50 actors, artists and creatives have teamed up with with a warm suggestion to honor black history makers in a creative and inspiring initiative.

raceAhead: Why Diversity Efforts Fail

New research shows that many diverse candidates are turned off at the interview stage.

What do people get wrong about Dr. King? 5 activists reflect on MLK's true legacy - theGrio

On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day, we celebrate the life and legacy of a man who changed the course of history with his leadership and organizing for civil rights. We also remember that he was assassinated doing work of resistance and civil disobedience- a reality that is often forgotten in mainstream portrayals of MLK.

KIPP Keynote: Brittany Packnett at KSS 2017

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Full Video of Deval Patrick, Brittany Packnett, Tulaine Montgomery Pathbreakers Session

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The Need for Criminal Justice Reform in America

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ESSENCE Unveils List Of 100 Woke Women For The May 2017 Issue

ESSENCE's 47th anniversary cover features a dozen women who are pushing the movement forward. For the first time ever, ESSENCE honors 12 women on its cover who are blazing trails for equal rights and inclusion for Black people in America.

Using tech to uproot systemic racism

Rejecting the backlash against hashtag activism, Brittany Packnett defended the work of the armchair activists on Twitter and other social media who have brought needed attention to social justice issues.

I'm an Activist, and Joy Is My Resistance

As a woman, a person of color, and someone who has chosen to pursue both love and power in the name of justice, self-care is the fuel I need to persist. For me, self-care can consist of many things-personal pampering in the form of my weekly nail appointments, Game of Thrones marathons, or vacations.

The Making Of A Hashtag: How Brittany Packnett Amplified #BlackWomenAtWork To Highlight Our...

While #BlackWomenAtWork was already in existence - Packnett reveals that she later found out she was not the first to use it - the activist was inspired to shape a conversation around the hashtag in the wake of multiple attacks on our Black leaders, from Waters to John Lewis.

Why do so few deadly police shootings end in police convictions?

Why do so few trials of police officers charged in on-duty shootings end in convictions? Most recently, the officers who shot and killed Philando Castile and Sylville Smith were acquitted by juries who saw video of the fatal encounters. John Yang discusses issues of race and deadly force with David Klinger of the University of Missouri-St.

Brittany Packnett: 'Efforts To Close Achievement Gap Have Long Ignored Black Educators'

Brittany Packnett, activist and Vice President at Teach for America, explains how Black educators are fighting for our children. For decades, Black folks have been saying that attempts to improve the education of Black children-that often do not include but instead railroad Black teachers -will be unsuccessful.

Brittany Packnett - On Teaching and Ferguson

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(P2) Brittany Packnett: Why those who experience inequity need to be leading this work

Brittany Packnett is the Vice President, National Community Alliances, Teach For America. Protestor and organizer in Ferguson and beyond, co-founder of We The Protestors and Campaign Zero, a comprehensive policy platform to end police violence in America.

Why White Women Must Make the Equal-Pay Fight More Inclusive

Last week, after watching two powerful black women be publicly berated by white men, it occurred to me that many unknowing Americans had just witnessed the slights that black women endure in the workplace daily and often in silence. So I asked other women like me to share their stories of being #BlackWomenAtWork.

DeRay Mckesson, Diane Guerrero, and More Share What Public Schools Mean to Them

Of the ongoing policy debates spurred by the Trump administration (and there are many to choose from), one of the most pressing regards the state of public education under Betsy DeVos' Department of Education.

"Race And..." Summit 2016 Mainstage

Moderator Jim Wallis President, Sojourners Featured Participants Peggy Flanagan Minnesota State Representative Taina McField Program Officer, The Nathan Cummings Foundation Brittany Packnett Teach For America M. Daniel Carroll R. Wheaton College Bryan Stevenson Equal Justice Initiative

SECON 2017 Brittany Packnett Keynote

Brittany Packnett is a protester, activist and educator who is vice president of national community alliances for Teach for America, a co-founder of Campaign Zero (a comprehensive policy proposal to reduce police violence in the US based on community and activist input, research and rigorous data), and a member of the President's 21st Century Policing Task Force.

It's About Time to Value Women of Color in Leadership

(P2) Brittany Packnett: Why those who experience inequity need to be leading this work

Brittany Packnett is the Vice President, National Community Alliances, Teach For America. Protestor and organizer in Ferguson and beyond, co-founder of We The Protestors and Campaign Zero, a comprehensive policy platform to end police violence in America.

(P1) Brittany Packnett: The causes of inequity in the USA

Brittany Packnett is the Vice President, National Community Alliances, Teach For America. Protestor and organizer in Ferguson and beyond, co-founder of We The Protestors and Campaign Zero, a comprehensive policy platform to end police violence in America.

New Schools Venture Fund Summit 2016 Highlight: Brittany Packnett

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R. Kelly Targets Women No One Cares to Defend

Last summer, on the late singer Aaliyah's birthday, I made a stomach-churning discovery. As I cranked up her classic debut album Age Ain't Nothing But a Number, I looked closely at the cover. The album's producer, Robert Sylvester Kelly, lurks in the background, watching her, far away but never out of sight.

Social justice activism takes center stage at White House's SXSL

From obtaining civil rights for black people to the freedom to marry for LGBTQ people, social justice activists have been paramount in changing our country's discriminatory ways. At the White House's South by South Lawn today, Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights leader and one of the organizers of the March on Washington, kicked off the "How We Make Change" panel with some words of advice.

Brittany Packnett to tackle educational inequity nationwide, starting with lessons from St. Louis

Earlier this summer, Brittany Packnett announced she would be leaving her role as the Executive Director of Teach for America-St. Louis and would become TFA's new vice president of National Community Alliances. That role starts October 1. Before she starts the new position, Packnett joined St.

Fear won't change the world: We will.

I couldn't agree more with Anil, one of my favorite Twitter friendships that will hopefully become a real-life one after we share space at today's South By South Lawn, the White House's turn on convening art, ideas and action for change.

Closing Keynote: People of Color Conference

Obama commends local activist Brittany Packnett during speech at Howard University

President Barack Obama gave a shout out to local activist Brittany Packnett Saturday in his commencement address at Howard University in Washington. In the 45-minute long speech, Obama urged the Class of 2016 to remain aware of injustice, unfairness and struggle as they move through their lives, and to take action to correct them.

A million-dollar explanation of privilege

Brittany Packnett (@MsPackyetti) used a hypothetical windfall as a means to explain real-life privilege of all sorts.

White people: what is your plan for the Trump presidency?

My question was not a call to wage war on white people. It was me interrogating whether they were ready to join in the war against white supremacy, a system that benefits few and destroys many. Understand: White supremacy is as much about mindless habits of white privilege as it is about active beliefs. It is about impact, not simply intent.

The Most Powerful Leader I Know Is My Mother

My mother turned 60 on May 31. It was a typically celebratory occasion for our family - several of her sisters, nieces and nephews were present, along with her fiancée, my only brother, and myself.

Black Lives Matter Activist Brittany Packnett on Why She's Finally #WithHer

Less than two months ago, Brittany Packnett featured prominently in The New York Times'reporting about Hillary Clinton's continued inability to solidify black millennial voters. Packnett, 31, first came to national attention during the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, following the police shooting death of Michael Brown.

We Can Live In a World Where the Police Don't Kill People

After meeting through protest, DeRay, Johnetta, Samuel and I launched Campaign Zero nearly a year ago - a comprehensive policy platform to end police violence. Each of us believes in a simple, but radical idea: that someday, we can live in a world where the police don't kill people.

Champion Spotlight - Brittany Packnett

It's always a delight to celebrate members of our community who tirelessly elevate the work, particularly when that member is one of the brightest voices of the next generation of educators. Leading Educators is excited to see Brittany Packnett recognized as one of LinkedIn's Next Wave - Top Professionals 35 and Under.

Black Lives Matter Isn't Going Anywhere | Brittany Packnett

What We Do Now

The Black Vote Matters & Brittany Packnett Of Campaign Zero Explains Why It's Imperative To...

When you rarely see yourself reflected in the candidates running for president and you struggle to believe that elected officials genuinely care about the issues affecting your community, voting can seem like a waste of time. For some African-Americans, their preferred way of making a political statement is by not voting at all.

The Soul of our Movement

Race and Justice in the Age of Obama

We Were Considered Threats instead of Patriots

Brittany Packnett + Hillary Clinton

Show Up on Nov. 9, Too

We have a choice to make Nov. 8. But our engagement must outlast Election Day.

I sat beside Obama at the Black Lives Matter meeting. This was no political show | Brittany Packnett

Black folks know political theater when we see it; we've lived through it for years. And as the 2016 presidential election ramps up, our feeds, and our lives, are inundated with grandstanding and pandering, much lofty rhetoric and often, too few solutions that actually prioritize the unique needs of people of color.

There's no justice for Freddie Gray in the Edward Nero verdict | Brittany Packnett

I've grown to hate the phrase "community-police relations." Often, this phrase is used to describe the current public conversation about policing. But there are more accurate terms with which to describe what citizens - especially those of us of color - actually face too often at the hands of those meant to serve and protect.

Busta Talks with Brittany Packnett of the National Black Lives Matter Movement

Busta spoke with Brittany Packnett of the National Black Lives Matter movement about the importance of voting.

The NYU Forum: Fixing Policing

The Freddie Gray decision signals black people are to blame for their own deaths | Brittany Packnett

Last night, I stood in a jam-packed arena as a multiracial crowd chanted "Black Lives Matter," following an on-stage appearance by Mothers of the Movement at the Democratic national convention. Irrespective of political affiliation, no one can deny the power of these women, all mothers to the fallen sons and daughters who founded this movement for black lives and human dignity.

Sonia Sotomayor just told us all the truth about illegal traffic stops | Brittany Packnett

My father was an amateur gardener. Nothing special - basic landscaping at our home on the lawn his mother never had when he was growing up on Chicago's south side. Whenever I'd help him, he always gave me the simplest task: pulling up the weeds.

Paving the Path to Our Children's Future

I was raised to honor my roots. I am rooted in the community of St. Louis, MO where I was reared. My home is a few miles away from Ferguson - where I work with so many exceptional partners to empower our youth through educational opportunities and have been engaging in collective activism since the death of Michael Brown, an unarmed teenager who was one day away from attending college.

Xavier University

An Open Letter From Ferguson Protestors and Allies

The Ferguson Protester community is home to many voices and experiences. Informed by many voices, this letter serves as a statement of purpose for those who may not yet understand the movement in #Ferguson or why protests still continue, 102 days later.

On the Ground in Ferguson (with images, tweets) · BostonDotCom

Brittany Packnett tweets live updates from the small midwestern city embroiled by sometimes violent protests.

Indictments + Police Violence

Goals, Vision For New Teach For America St. Louis Director

Brittany Packnett is an alumna of Teach for America and, four months ago, started a new job as executive director of Teach For America - St. Louis. Packnett was born and raised in St. Louis and returned to the city after spending five years in Washington D.C.

A #BlackLivesMatter Leader At Teach For America

"We, the Committee of Public Safety, find Jean Valjean guilty. The sentence is death by guillotine!" Molly McPherson, a redhead with glasses, is dressed in a blue bathrobe - in costume as Robespierre. Her seventh-graders are re-enacting the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, with a little assist from Les Miserables.

Brittany Packnett: Fight injustice, choose solidarity

Brittany Packnett delivered a powerful keynote address at Public Allies' August 2016 National Leadership Institute, where she was presented with the Living Our Values award for her dedication to equity, social justice, and education. "Listen intently to those who have most been affected by social injustice, and there is no way that you will not...

Meet The Teach For America Official Charged With Bringing Change To Ferguson And Beyond

FERGUSON, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon (D) on Tuesday announced the 16 members of the Ferguson Commission, which was established to address issues of racial and economic inequality in the St. Louis region following the shooting of Michael Brown. One of the commission's members is the top Teach For America official in St.

“Race, Place, and Violence: A University-Wide Dialogue About Michael Brown”

Brittany Packnett: It's 'critical' to listen to young voices

Teachers are typically well informed. They know how and where to track down data, they brainstorm ideas and they work with people. So when Brittany Packnett, Teach for America-St. Louis' executive director, was named to the president's Task Force on 21st Century Policing, she was in for a few surprises.

When Communities and Police Collide

Social Good Summit: Interview with Wesley Lowery + Luvvie Ajayi