One of our Profound Gentlemen Cohort Advisers, Courtney Moyer, shares a powerful letter of hope as we are in the mist of civic unrest in America. This letter comes in response to the PG’s Executive Director, Jason Terrell, call for male educators of color to share our stories in such as time as this. I have something to say .…
We Need More Counselors NOT More Cops As We Reopen Schools!
George Floyd’s death ramped up the momentum of what many Civil Rights leaders are calling part II of the movement begun by Dr. King and many leaders of that era. One of the most recent deaths in Atlanta of Rayshard Brooks has made Atlanta parents join together in the call for equity in schools for Black and brown children and…
Male Educators of Color Are Bringing Much Needed Change to Communities and Classrooms.
I’m excited about sharing the story of Thomas Murphy. Thomas is a community leader turned teacher. After witnessing first hand the work being produced by Profound Gentlemen, he took encouraging other males to lead youth in community programs and classrooms. He’s a great example of how men can be leaders in communities and classrooms. Male educators of color are bringing…
Black Boys Are Taught to Never Give “them” a Reason to Suspect Malicious Activity From You!
As young Black boys, we are taught to live above the standard. Never give “them” a reason to suspect malicious activity from you. We are taught to smile and suppress our “negative” emotion so as to not be labeled an angry Black man. We are taught to remain calm even in the face of danger from those who are supposed…
Developing Diverse and Supportive Teacher Pipelines Must Include Male Educators of Color.
During the last couple of months, Profound Gentlemen has taken a public stance of ensuring that male educators of color voices and stories are being heard. On June 23, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. – 11:15 A.M., three of PG’s leaders will be taking part in an informative panel speaking to the scarcity of Educators of Color in the United State’s…
As Black Educators, Will America Include Us?
During this past school year, I took eight minutes out of each lesson to address social justice and the realities of being Black and brown citizens in America facing an evergoing battle for diversity, equity, and inclusion. They won’t get realistic, real-life messages of struggles Black Americans have faced from the ’80s until now. Most public education systems don’t have…
We Need White Allies To Not Remain Silent in These Times!
“Please Be Brave’ — Amid Pain and Fear“, states Kira Tookes, educational advocate and sister in the movement. She shares here words in this article originally posted by the 74! even in the midst of COVID19 and the racial atrocities happening across America, Kira finds hope that ally-ship and commitment to justice can create a new reality for our students…