Are we taking STEM training far enough in the Black community?

The emphasis on STEM in the Black community is at an all-time high. You have community programs and school districts implementing workshops and classes for children to build their STEM skills. That is amazing, and we need to continue to do that. One thing I have yet to notice as much is the added component … Continue reading Are we taking STEM training far enough in the Black community? →

If it was just a job, say that!

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.

What should we think about Jerry Jones?

"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? →

Stress, Hostility, Depression, Hopelessness, and Job control

If your curriculum doesn't address these five areas, it does not address the psychosocial reality Black boys and men face. Whether they acknowledge it or not. To address some of these areas, you need more than a teacher. You need more than a therapist. You need an environment free from the constraints that traditional schooling … Continue reading Stress, Hostility, Depression, Hopelessness, and Job control →

Are Black Immigrants guests to Black American Culture?

Black Immigrants are not guests of Black American Culture. Instead, they may be new, but they definitely contribute to Black American Culture.

Basketball is gradually turning into baseball

Still, no one addressed that he is saying you don't have to look in the United States for players anymore. Of course, most players are still African-American, but who knows what that will look like in another 50 years. Look at draft picks over the last 20 years, search where the NBA invests in scouting, and follow the money.

Think about how many industries Black people were prevalent in at one point, and remember what happened when those jobs started being outsourced overseas.

Lack of Solidarity?

The NFL is being celebrated by Black people for putting on a great halftime show yesterday, which featured some of my favorite entertainers, including Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent during the Super Bowl. I didn't watch the performance. I only caught the highlights on Instagram. At the same time, you have a Black … Continue reading Lack of Solidarity? →

Brian Flores possibly sacrifices his chance to coach again in the NFL

Brian Flores is suing the NFL for discrimination in hiring after receiving accidental text messages from New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. The NFL has a long history of discrimination against Black Head Coaches and Coaching candidates. The Rooney Rule has been unsuccessful in increasing the number of Black coaches in the NFL. These … Continue reading Brian Flores possibly sacrifices his chance to coach again in the NFL →

We need the Lox vs. Dipset energy in our classrooms for our Black Boys

The energy that we witnessed on and off stage at the latest versuz that took place on August 3rd was amazing to watch. The more I thought about the performance and the things that made it so dope. The more I realized that the very energy we saw on display in Madison Square Garden is exactly what is needed in the classroom for our Black boys. Unfortunately, these elements are also what get Black boys in trouble in classrooms all over the US, including here in my city of Seattle, WA.

Price of being Young, Black, and Gifted

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!