Picture yourself in a space that is structured with the intention of allowing the people within it to be their most authentic selves. A space where individuals feel connected not only to one another but also to themselves and the...
Category: EDUCATION
When the Blacks Get Together, ALL Students Benefit
“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....
A Moment Years in the Making
When I moved into my dorm freshman year, my building sat on the 4th and Bryant Streets corner. I remember my mother taking a picture of the sign. She had a tear in her eyes. I was her first child,...
You Ain’t Recruiting Black Teachers With That Ad!
Ok, I am just getting ready to wind down at the end of a long day. I have my bowl ice cream (small one that is, because I’m watching my calories), I got my pillows set up just right, and...
Staggering Numbers of Black Educators are Leaving the Profession
According to the US Department of Education, 50% of students receiving public education are nonwhite[1]. Studies show that Black students with same-race teachers are 13% more likely to graduate from high school and 19% more likely to go to college[2],...
Equipping Black Male Educators to Lead Conversations About Race and Equity
Being a Black male educator working in a public school doesn’t necessarily mean I am qualified or have the expertise to lead a conversation about race and equity. However, it’s something I have been asked to do along with many...
