Rbratspies

Rbratspies, 7 days ago to climate

WOW! for this year's Air Quality Awareness Week, EPA showcased my graphic novel series: The Environmental Justice Chronicles! How cool is that??? FYI: The comic books are available for free download for any non-profit or educational use. Link in comments
#climatejustice
#environmentaljustice
#environmentaleducation
#comics #graphicnovel
#youth

Rbratspies, 13 days ago to history

Thank you to the folks who joined me today for my #JanesWalk2024. Now if someone asks "who was that Major Deegan anyway?" you should be able to answer. #naminggotham #history #NYC #HistoryMatters #pigeon #MajorDeegan #newyorkcity #histodons @histodons #historygeek #awardwinning #book #books

Rbratspies, 14 days ago to history

Who was Major Deegan? You know you're curious. Join me Sunday at 11 for a virtual Jane's Walk. It's free and it will be fun! #history #NYC #JanesWalk2024 https://www.mas.org/events/who-was-that-major-deegan-anyway-2/

Rbratspies, 14 days ago to animals

its #caturday #CatsOfMastodon

Rbratspies, 2 months ago to nyc

This is some very good news for #environmentaljustice in #NYC! Feds approve $5.6M grant to reconnect neighborhoods split by BQE https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2024/03/12/feds-approve-5-6m-grant-to-reconnect-neighborhoods-split-by-bqe/

Rbratspies, 2 months ago to history

Hey Long Island, Come gossip with me! #history #awardwinning #book @history @histodons #NYC #LongIsland #rockHall #NamingGotham #historymatters

Rbratspies, 2 months ago to history

Happy Casimir Pulaski Day! Fun Fact: Pulaski was the father of the American Cavalry and was almost definitely intersex. Researching Pulaski was a fun part of writing #NamingGotham #history #histodon #NYC #NewYork #historymatters #awardwinning #book @history @histodons

Oil painting of Pulaski leading the Bar Confederation against Stanislaus II Augusutus (Russian puppet king of Poland)
Casimir Pulaski looking heroic with partially drawn sword. He has brown hair, brown eyes, a widow's peak, and a small curvy moustache.

Rbratspies, 2 months ago to history

164 years ago today, Lincoln gave his "RIGHT MAKES MIGHT" speech at Cooper Union. William Cullen Bryant published the speech on the front page of The Post. While in NYC, Lincoln stayed at The Astor Hotel. Read about Bryant, Cooper, and Astor in #NamingGotham.

p.s. While in NYC, Lincoln sat for this famous Matthew Brady Photo. Lincoln claimed that the NYC day (and Brady and Cooper) made him president. #history #NYC #newyork #Lincoln #historybuff #historymatters #book @histodons @history

timberwraith, 2 months ago to random

I find it ironic that a "moral christian" could justify the state sponsored bullying and death of a non-binary high school student as a means of "keeping filth out of the state" when it is they who are immoral filth, promulgating violence and hatred against children.

This horrible man's words and behavior are evil. There is no other word for it.

https://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/news/senator-calls-lgbtq-oklahomans-filth-says-constituents-dont-want-them/article_c8979398-d260-11ee-9823-973bf20c3730.html

Rbratspies, 3 months ago to history

Since it is Black History Month, I thought I would share this blog post I wrote about Jane Matilda Bolin--the first Black woman to serve as a judge in the United States. Her story is pretty inspiring. And, New York City should rename the Queens-Midtown Tunnel to honor her! #NamingGotham #history #historymatters #blackhistorymonth #blacklawyers #NewYorkCity #NYC #histodon #awardwinning #book @histodons #historybuff #historyteacher https://www.historyinthemargins.com/2023/04/25/jane-matilda-bolin-another-guest-post-by-rebecca-bratspies/

Rbratspies, 3 months ago to nyc

Hey NYC-Watcha doin tonight? Wanna come spill some NYC history tea with me? You know you wonder who Totten was and why there are multiple shellfish named after him! Plus, All your Shea needs met! Bayside Historical Society, tonight at 7:30. Link in comments. #NYC #History #historymatters @histodons #newyork #newyorkcity

Rbratspies, 3 months ago to random

Nothing like a nice kitty cuddle on this very cold #caturday

white woman with glasses holding a calico cat (like a baby over her shoulder) Cat is rubbing its head against the woman's ear and cheek.

Rbratspies, 4 months ago to nyc

Got this text from a young friend yesterday. My first thought--"This is the kind of spontaneous publicity I need." Does anyone but me get it? #NamingGotham #NYC #NewYork #History #historymatters #historybuff #NewYorkCity #LinkNYC #TheJerk #histodons @histodons

design_law, 4 months ago to random

TFW you forget to accept all tracked changes and remove comments before you file your brief.

Rbratspies, 4 months ago to newyorkcity

I had such a good time talking about Jackie Robinson, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and who gets to decide what counts as history. @histodon #historymatters #historybuff #newyorkcity #newyork #nyc #awardwinning #book #urban #baseball #racialjustice #podcast #bookstagram #historyteacher #historylover #historian #podcast https://www.battingthebreeze.com/beyond-the-baseball-color-line/

Rbratspies, 4 months ago to newyorkcity

2024 hours to go . . . #NewYorkCity #History #NYC #NewYear #NamingGotham #Queens #Ramones

RickiTarr, 4 months ago to random

Today let's spread the love!

@ someone in the comments who has made your Mastodon experience better, a little explanation as to why would be awesome too! You are welcome to do more than one.

Rbratspies, 5 months ago to history

Is there a German word for the feeling when one of your favorite former students tweets that their dad is reading your book? #naminggotham #history #nyc #newyork #historybuff #BooksWorthReading #histodon @histodons

Rbratspies, 5 months ago to nyc

Today is apparently National "Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day" in Canada. I'm traveling back 400 years to watch Anne Hutchinson wipe the floor with Puritan Governor John Winthrop during her sedition trial. Where are you going? #NYC #Massachusetts #History #NewYork #NamingGotham #historymatters #awardwinning #books #histodon #booklovers #iykyk @histodons

Rbratspies, 5 months ago to history

Exactly one year ago today, I unboxed the first copies of Naming Gotham. I got to spend a year sharing on podcasts, giving public lectures, & doing news interviews with PBS, Daily News, Hellgate (+ so many more). What an adventure! Thank you all for the support.

P.S. Books make great presents! #naminggotham #history #nyc #newyork #NewYorkCity #historybuff #historyteacher @histodons #histodon