Shante Avant
@ShanteAvant
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Social Justice Advocate, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Shelby County School Board Member and #VFL
Memphis, TN
Joined September 2008
In May of 1946, The Fultz Sisters or Fultz Quads, became the first identical Black-American quadruplets on record. The Doctor named them and also put them on display for curious onlookers. The Fascinating and Tragic story of the quadruplets, A THREAD
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LSU wins the 2023 NCAA championship Congratulations to Coach Kim Mulkey, my granddaughter Jasmine Carson #2 and all of the LSU players. Geaux Tigers!!!
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Congratulations, Shante. Shante Avant, a political insider, is the new president and CEO of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis. https://t.co/gEmpT6hHb8
@ShanteAvant @deidremalone @WFGM_ORG
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Longtime leader Ruby Bright retired at the end of 2022.
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I am speaking at Coming Together for Action 2022. Please check out my talk if you're attending the event! #together4action2022 - via #Whova event app
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The Inflation Reduction Act that just passed the Senate is a major accomplishment. Not only will it reduce inflation and lower the cost of prescription drugs – it also happens to be the most consequential piece of climate legislation in American history.
nytimes.com
The bill includes billions in tax credits for the production of renewable energy, drug-pricing reforms and a boost for the I.R.S.
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Thank you again Memphis and congratulations to OUR new COUNTY COMMISIONERS @ErikaSugarmon @3VLeader @ShanteAvant and Britany Thorton Wheels ✈️ up to NYC 🗽for @LeadersOfColor_ Cohort 3’s graduation, can’t wait to see these amazing leaders and celebrate thier sucsess!
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50 years ago, committed women and girls from around the country worked with Congress to pass Title IX and equal the playing field. @ESPN's 37 Words documentary looks into the impact of Title IX and the work still in front of us.
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MSCS celebrates Women's History Month💖! Today we're recognizing School Board Chair Michelle R. McKissack! She is passionate about education and building a better future for the students of MSCS! Thank you for being a changemaker! #WomenHistoryMonth
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@SCSSuptRay @ShanteAvant @SCS_CCTE @WMCActionNews5 @3onyourside @ABC24Memphis @FOX13Memphis @ChalkbeatTN @memphisnews @DailyMemphian @TSDMemphis @laprensalatina We will miss you @ShanteAvant !Thank you for fighting for our students and making a lasting impact on our communities.
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So much going on here. If Avant were to run for the county commission she would be the third MSCS school board member to make a bid for the commission -- joining Althea Greene and Miska Clay-Bibbs. Unlike them, Avant's school board seat is on the ballot this August.
Shante Avant, the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board member representing district 6, announced her resignation Friday.
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BREAKING: Shante Avant resigns from the Memphis school board. Are other offices ahead?
chalkbeat.org
Shante Avant, a longtime Whitehaven resident who has served on the Memphis-Shelby County School board since 2014, said that family matters prompted her decision to resign her school board seat and...
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Thank you for your commitment and service @ShanteAvant! The MSCS family wishes you great success and well wishes on your new chapter!
On behalf of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools family, thank you @ShanteAvant for your unwavering commitment to education. To name a few, your advocacy for a District-wide Disparity Study, Whitehaven Empowerment Zone, & @SCS_CCTE expansion has helped propel our community forward!
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MSCS UPDATE: The majority of schools will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, February 8. At this time, 96% of schools have power while 4% (seven schools) are still experiencing storm-related challenges. Our goal is to get all students back into the classroom while prioritizing safety.
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Happy School Counselors Week! We are excited to spotlight our outstanding counseling professionals who support, guide, & listen to our students each day. Show your favorite counselor some love today by posting a picture using #MSCSBetterTogether!
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Due to ongoing @MLGW power outages and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students, educators and families, all District schools will be CLOSED on Monday, February 7. All before/after-school activities are also cancelled.
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Coming from Where I'm From. Today, we celebrate TV & Film Producer, Screenwriter, & Actor llunga Adell, a graduate of Hamilton High School! He was a writer for multiple classic TV series such as 227, Moesha, Sanford & Son, and many more! #BHM901
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Our Spotlight on the Arts during tonight’s Board Business Meeting included a special performance by the @SnowdenSchool Dancers and recognition of two SCS music teachers, Linzie Mullan and Adrian Maclin, for receiving the CMA Foundation's Music Teachers of Excellence Award!
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Several SCS schools were recognized tonight for their creative student winners in the 2022 Mid-South Scholastic Art Exhibition. Also, 4 @tstemeast students were recognized for recently receiving their FAA licenses!
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Happy School Board Appreciation Week! SALUTE to the best School Board in the nation! @SCK12Unified students benefit every day from your leadership & vision. You’re essential to the success of our District & I'm honored to join you on this educational journey! #MySCSBoard
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