In today's world, businesses and services are not limited to a single community. Companies that once focused solely on making a profit are now recognizing the need to contribute to the betterment of society. It is essential that we equip our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to create businesses and services that positively impact their communities.
As a sports fan and teacher, the significance of two Black quarterbacks in the Super Bowl this year cannot be overstated. Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles represent a breakthrough in the NFL and American society. Black athletes have been denied opportunities in leadership positions for years, … Continue reading Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes make history
I have no doubt that the lack of resources created enormous obstacles that he will not have to deal with during his time in Colorado, but Prime was more powerful at JSU than he will be at Colorado in the eyes of the NCAA. Sure, he will flip recruits, revive the Pac-10 and win, but his impact at JSU was much more critical to the Black community and College Football. While he was at Jackson State, he was on the verge of changing the landscape of college sports and, to a lesser degree, professional Football as well! How long, I don't know. Not my place to say. In a lot of ways, I am being selfish. The impact of desegregation on all industries, including Education and Sports, is fully evident, as Black Players, who make up the large majority in Football and Basketball, would rather play in leagues owned almost exclusively by white men.
"Jones admitted last week that he was pictured among the crowd but said he had only joined in the confrontation because he was curious about what was happening as civil rights clashes spread throughout the south — and not because he was harboring any racist feelings." Jerry Jones admitted he was one of the young … Continue reading What should we think about Jerry Jones?
Black Immigrants are not guests of Black American Culture. Instead, they may be new, but they definitely contribute to Black American Culture.
Lebron James will have the most impressive career stat line because he will have 30k points, 10k rebounds, and 10k assists!
There are many more examples, like Bob Gibson in baseball, Tiger Woods at Augusta, or Shaq in the modern-day NBA, to name a few more. This is not new, but her reaction to that adversity is compared to other great Black players I mentioned. Simone Biles, continue to be the fantastic athlete you are and do not allow them to determine or derail your greatness!
Why is it difficult for fans to give great NBA Big Men their credit? The eye test, not having the ball in their hand all of the time, and a lack of appreciation for their role on the court are reasons that I have noticed. If the Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA championship tonight, Giannis Antetonkounmpo should win the Finals MVP, not Khris Middleton. As Shaq would say, "Stop it!"
1. Black Teachers lost their jobs. 2. Elimination of a pipeline that would produce teachers and faculty members. 3. Tens of billions of dollars of incremental funding shifted from Black to white communities. 4. Black children exposed to a higher concentration of teachers with lower expectations for them.
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