Matthew's Thoughts
Growing Age Gap
One of the more pressing questions I’ve asked myself over the last eighteen months is whether or not the student has fundamentally and irreversibly changed, or am I temporarily indifferent because I’ve become slightly burnt out. This thought has
Barbershops Near Me
The barbershops I go to now are just like the ones I went to when I was a teenager. Men
Books That Can Help, Whether Or Not You Teach English
I’m not exactly exactly sure when I became such a book nerd. There was a time when I was really
Starbucks and the Homeless
Starbucks was my last errand. I left my condo to quickly grab two things: ground beef and a bottle of
The Lox Dipset Verzuz, Brotherhood & Black Men’s Mental Health
I almost forgot it was the night that The Lox would be facing Dispet until one of my boys texted,
It’s August Already
I got queasy this morning. When I unplugged the charging cord from my phone I realized it was now August.
It’s Getting Ridiculous
In 2016, Sacramento Kings star forward, Demarcus Cousins, ranted after a 55-point game and victory for his team. “It’s getting
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Matthew R. Morris
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Matthew R. Morris
Two Black QBs in #SuperBowlLVII That’s the story.
Read More@spinsonice Yup. And it’s doesn’t seem like it but it’s been over a decade since we’ve been forced to witness this type of trauma over and over and over again. I just can’t any more.
Read More@Davidjkruger I hear you. Literally nothing has changed since then. Sad. Sharing that video is a no go.
Read MoreI’m conflicted. I haven’t—and will not—watch that video of those cops killing that man while he cries out for his mama. But I want to give my students room to breathe with this travesty. Tomorrow won’t be the day to discuss anything. I know that for sure. I still need to process.
Read More@iSmashFizzle Yeah, from 29 to 37. It just happened so fast. RIP to both of them. Shit really put life into perspective quick.
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