“This is a space and place where you can be yourself and stretch your soul” These words were shared by JT Hall, an Black male assistant principal in Philly, during a BMEsTalk virtual happy hour for Black men in education....
Category: BLACK YOUTH
How Gratitude Can Transform Your Workplace
In schools, a little thanks goes a long, long way. Gratitude is felt by both parties; the one giving and the one receiving. But in schools, gratitude is a ripple effect, cultivating a more compassionate, more community-driven environment for students...
#BlackBold is Acknowledging Grief
CommuntiyBuild Ventures proclaims 2021 as #BlackBold. We pursue the creativity, boldness, and resilience of our ancestors to advance toward liberation. The resilience of our ancestors is rooted in centering self-care and healing. As we are all reeling from a year...
LOVE…BLACK LOVE…LOVIN BLACK ME
Here I am, just lil ole me So happy to be me Lovin me Lovin Black me! Rising with the sun simply to hug me to sit with me to move me to connect to me to speak LOVE over...
If You’re Surprised, You Haven’t Been Paying Attention
On January 6th, thousands of Trump supporters descended on the National Mall and Capitol Building in a final attempt to overturn the results of one of the most secure and widely participated in elections in American history. This came only...
Retaining Black Male Educators: Belonging, mentorship, and opportunities to lead
“A lot of schools want Black Male Educators, but they don’t want to deal with what comes with a Black Male Educator,” said @teachman91 on Instagram on January 5, 2021. After sending this video to a few fellow Black Male...
