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Articles by Ivory Bennett
Simone Biles: You Can Be Strong and Choose Rest
Biles will forever be a role model for aspiring gymnasts, little girls, for current and former foster youth. Let her also be a role model for anyone who needs rest in a restorative way. United States Gymnast Simone Biles announced Tuesday that she would withdraw from the gymnastics final in the Tokyo Olympics to preserve her mental health. Photo from the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic games, where she earned four gold medals and one bronze medal.
Social-Emotional Learning in the Lone STAAR State
“We ain’t teaching these kids s—,” a teacher-friend lamented via FaceTime. “I am tired of teaching to a test. This isn’t real learning!” This school year has been unlike any other. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, students and teachers have completely overhauled how they learn and teach. Technology has been an integral part of this learning curve.
Is America Capable of a Restorative Approach?
By Ivory Bennett and Lauren Lynch-Novakovic More than 14 months into the COVID-19 pandemic and roughly 330 days after the murder of George Floyd, a guilty verdict is but a brief and temporary solace. Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. White supremacy is rooted deeply in many of this nation’s institutions and it lies patiently in wait, ready to deliver a blow at any and every turn.
The Texas Storm, Foster Youth and The Power of The People
Ivory Bennett, a former foster youth, shares the power of the people when they come together after the recent Texas winter storm. “Where there are people, there is power,” said the slain Black Panther leader Fred Hampton.
I Had to Hide My Personality Due to Fear
Dear God, Thank you for the care and love that you have bestowed upon my family and me. Thank you for allowing me to live a healthy life and to see your light once more. I appreciate all that you do for my family, my friends, myself, and the world. I apologize for my sins; the wrong things I do, see, hear, and say. I know I am a sinner. Please continue to take care of me and guide me as I write about your love and your holy scripture in my testimony. Amen.
Did I Vote This Year? Absolutely. Do I Feel Good About It? No.
I vote to honor my ancestors. The ones who survived slavery so that I might thrive; the ones who died pursuing freedom and liberty. The kinfolk who suffered selflessly so that I can legally read, write and vote. The ones who fought in World War I, World War II and Vietnam. They are the reason I found the motivation to vote early during a pandemic. And even with the blood bond burning in my being, I still considered opting out of American politics and all of its insanity.
I Have Never Known Life Without Police Brutality
One of the most impactful experiences with police brutality for me is intertwined in generational trauma. My mother, who suffers from bipolar and schizophrenia, was in her late teens or early twenties and having a manic episode. The police were called. Their response included repeatedly clubbing her face with their batons, resulting in her two front teeth being viciously knocked out. I have never seen my mother with her natural smile because of this.
His Slaughter and An American Eulogy
Ivory Bennett weighs in on the current protest movement and the death of George Floyd. Photo courtesy of Ivory Bennett Ivory Bennett is a 29-year-old writer who spent 17 years in foster care. Bennett currently works as an English teacher and cheer coach in Dallas, Texas. In these two pieces, one a letter to those on the frontlines of the current protest movement, and the other a poem in honor of George Floyd, Bennett shares her unique perspective on the racial strife roiling the country today.
Showing Up as a Teacher and a Student
Ivory Bennett shares the challenges of being a teacher and college student during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo courtesy of Ivory Bennett My name is Ivory Bennett. I am currently 29 years old. And I spent roughly 17 years of my life in foster care because of my mother’s extreme mental illness. At this point in time, I am a high school English teacher and a cheer coach, all the while being a full-time graduate student in two programs.
Showing Up as a Teacher and a Student
My name is Ivory Bennett. I am currently 29 years old. And I spent roughly 17 years of my life in foster care because of my mother’s extreme mental illness. At this point in time, I am a high school English teacher and a cheer coach, all the while being a full-time graduate student in two programs. By the end of this year I will be a professor, a principal, and have earned a master’s degree in education administration … or, will I?
The Chronicle of Social Change
HomeYouth Voice Opinion I found poetry when I was in a dark space, words saved my life and gave me the ability to heal from trauma and be expressive without having to apologize to others. This poetic piece […] Opinion I have spent most of my life as a chameleon. How can I do well in a way that makes everyone around me happy or content? To most, this is just a classic case of […] Opinion True love. Love without conditions. Love without judgment. Love without feeling like something is owed.
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