Native American’s culture, symbols and traditions are sacred and should not be used as mascots. The idea isn’t American and is embedded in racism. “If you look at the history of Native, Black, Hispanic Americans, why would mocking or use of one’s culture for entertainment acceptable? Asks one of my students in his address to our class on this. Black…
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Black Male Teachers are Suffering in Public Schools
Today’s hot news in education is based on The Thomas B. Fordham Institute report on Student-Teacher Race Match in Charter and Traditional Public Schools . Charter schools are hiring and retaining more Black male teachers, but like Charter advocate Kenny Knight said, we’re still in crisis regarding traditional public schools! The TBFI report reflects how charter schools are progressively showing…
Black Boys at Drew Charter Have the Best Squad…in Golf
Beyoncé has people across the world pulling together their squads to give the best rendition of the Before I Let Go Challenge. But, the icon inspired a group of students in Atlanta to assemble for a slightly different challenge. The students at a local charter school decided to take their squad all the way to the state championship. The Charles…
Profound Gentlemen Trains Black Male Teachers
Co Founder, Jason Terrell speaks on the need for and what’s next for Profound Gentlemen. Currently, Black male educators are five times more likely to leave the education profession than other groups. Equitable pay, resources and support are reason why we are perplexed with staying in the field. PG provides a space for Black male teachers to connect, share resources…
American Promise Opens Our Eyes to the Struggles of Black Boys
Are Black boys victims of the American promise ? Perhaps, which is why I’m advocating for middle and high schools to show American Promise this month. American Promise opens our eyes to the struggles of Black Boys The documentary highlights their struggles and successes. It challenges us to see the importance of removing the stereotypes of Black males. The stereotypical and…
Kehlan Is My Why! Black Boys Inspire Black Males to Be Teachers
Kehlan was one of 16 energetic boys in my kindergarten class during my first year of teaching. He is now in 5th grade. Wowzers. He randomly decided to stop by the school on his way home today to say hi. He says he remembered that his mom had told him I worked here.
Cops in Schools Deepens the Criminalization of Black Boys
“Currently 13 states have no minimum age in trying children as adults. Now imagine the thousands of Black boys who are being impacted by this with more cops in schools than counselors.” I am constantly reminded of the unfair treatment of Black boys in schools by the increase of cops in schools. In a recent visit to the Legacy Museum I…