It’s safe to say that, basketball fan or not, hearing the news of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death will go down as one of those I …
Do Cuts Hurt?
About twenty-five boys showed up at 7:45 am, slugging to school through a misty morning, disregarding the sheet of ice that was covering the sidewalks. …
What Makes an All-Star Teacher
When LeBron James first got to the NBA, many hailed him as the next great player. He was explosive, he could play defense, he could …
On School and Sports
The Academic Season I initially decided that I wanted to teach because, as someone who was so indoctrinated by the cycle of sports, I simply …
Sports Saved My Life
Sports saved my life I am weary of wading into the political waters of positioning sports in a savior role in relation to our Black …
Black Boy, Interrupted
Stuck in the Machine of Education, Part I If the Black boy was striving for acceptance amongst his peers as validation for his Blackness, …
The Super Bowl, Richard Sherman and perpetuating the myth of “The American Dream”
The American Dream Myth Since it’s Super Sunday, I thought I’d share a few of my thoughts on football, race, and life. And especially my thoughts …