I’m neither an expert on the subject of teaching black boys nor am I a child psychologist that specializes in the mindset of the adolescent …
Speaking on and about black male students
Speaking on and about black male students continues to be a fundamental concern of mine. That is because even words like concern carry connotations that …
Code Switching
Do you think white people know we are acting when we code switch? Perhaps they are secretly in on our little white lie but enjoy …
Riding the Wave of Black Panther
“As we bask in the beauty and magic of Black Panther, and as we celebrate the fictional land of Wakanda, let us remember that real …
10 ways to make your classroom more inclusive of black students
It’s hard to begin this list in light of the events that have transpired over the past week. First, we have a major fashion retailer …
H&M and Education Equity
I first caught wind of the handsome black boy outfitted in a hoodie with the words, “coolest monkey in the jungle” on Monday morning as I …
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 …