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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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, …