Jessica Brooks
Jessica Brooks is a Black, queer, humanist who is passionate about the history and celebration of marginalized peoples. She currently is a middle school Social Studies teacher in North Carolina.
Posts by Jessica Brooks
3 Ways Any Humanist Can Support Teachers for World Teachers Day
World Teachers Day is celebrated on October 5th. “Yay! But, I don’t know any teachers, have children, or work in education.” It can feel... Read More
“Shaking” It Up: Centering Black Quakers on Juneteenth
Freedom Day, better known to some as Juneteenth, has been commemorated on June 19th as a federal holiday in the United States since 2021.... Read More
Spring into Action: 3 Ways to Be a Better Humanist
When I first discovered humanism, I struggled with an overwhelming sense of urgency to put my philosophy in action. I could not quite shake... Read More
Black History Month Fatigue in Black Students
Every February since 1946, Black History Month has been celebrated as a great national holiday that sparked pride, joy, and excitement amongst Black adults... Read More