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My Typa Nigga

Between the ages of twelve to nineteen I idolized the same people you did. I looked up to people that were, subconsciously I guess, specific …

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Teaching and Learning While Black

Recently, I wrote a piece for ETFO Voice Magazine that was featured. It was featured because they, like me, thought it was an important message. It is …

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The Thin Line Between Discipline and Vulnerability

I am not a father but I assume raising children is tough. I may be proven wrong by my own experience one day but I …

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A Brief Story of Mad Black Boys

And by mad black boys, I don’t mean angry fellas…So, here goes a short story.   Josh starts first grade and when he thinks about …

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How Schools Kill Black Boys

On Black male stereotypes Our current school system leaves Black boys set up in a way that is meant to deceive and ultimately fail them …

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The Popularity Contests

It was mainly my competitive nature that served me well as a student. I wanted to win at everything. I would turn every encounter with my …

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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 …

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“No Role Modelz and I’m Here Right Now”

I was one of the lucky ones who were fortunate enough to get a job right out of teacher’s college. Living in my parent’s basement, …

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Matthew R. Morris is an elementary school educator, speaker, blogger, and Anti-Racism activist in Toronto. He is completing his M.A. in Social Justice Education at OISE and currently teaches 5th grade in the Toronto District School Board.

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