For as long as I can remember, zip codes have always determined the income of households and the quality of education one receives in Georgia. In fact, I remember my parents advocating for me to get into specialty programs at schools in other communities that were in different areas of Atlanta. Even as a teacher, I still see the impact…
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“Why Do Police Officers Kill Us?’ A Message of Hope from a Black Male Educator.
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 .…
Profound Gentlemen is Preparing Tomorrow’s Doctors!
David Ledbetter the third child of eight. He has made it his mission to excel throughout his academic career. David is the Co Founder of “Imagine This”, a Carolina Youth Coalition Scholars and Myers Park High School student. He attributes success to one of his favorite quotes, “Be the change you wish to see in the world!” David knew at…
The Thought of No High School Graduation for the Class of 2020 is Damning to Education
Thinking back to the summer of 2019, I would have never imagined the final quarter of the 2019 – 2020 school year ending like this. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is devastating on so many levels for teachers, students, and parents. Social distancing and shutdown of cities or states has completely changed our social norm. It’s hard for me,…
I Teach Black History to Make Social Change in America.
Each year, there are teachers who focus on going beyond simply celebrating Black history. However, there are even fewer schools that actual have a curriculum or lessons that we teach to our youth how to deconstruct racism. I happen to be one of of those teachers. I’m fortunate to be teaching at a school that supports teaching Black history 365…
Engaging Parents of Black Boys in Public Schools is Our Call to Action!
As we close out Black History Month, our call to action should be to more effective engage Black parents in our school turnaround work to increase student achievement. Many school districts across the nation are working to wrap their hands around innovative and effective ways to engage the families of Black boys. In order for us to dismantle the school…
Wake Up America! Black Children In Low Income Communities Are Being Negatively Impacted by Gentrification.
In this country we turn a blind eye to a lot of the challenges Black children face. Unfortunately, many of these challenges begin in failing schools primarily located in lower income communities. In Atlanta, there are a lot of questions and conversations about the state of public education for Black children and school closures . In order for us to…