About Me

Nerd Alert! My name is Bonnie Dinka. I am an educational activist, who believes that practical knowledge of American History leads people directly to the aha moments that motivate them to do better. What is time? Besides the: then, way back when, here, five minutes ago, blink and you missed it, what’s next, future? When we explore America’s paradoxical past, we’re looking right at ourselves and our community. And, it’s totally empowering and addicting. 

I think the passing on of what we learn is the most lasting act there is. 

I was born and raised in Virginia, in a suburb of Washington, D.C., where opportunities to literally stand in the blood, sweat, shame, and triumphs of this country are impossible to ignore. 

I’m a loud talking, disciplined, people person. I facilitate classrooms without a hierarchy; we all have a lot to teach and even more to learn. I believe in the right to know. In questions. Then, more questions. In action. In manners. In personal accountability. Women. In acknowledging systemic racism. In Science. In having lots of fun. In using your time on this planet to do what’s good.