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
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?
Is it me, or is it weird that the importance of a degree has declined around the same time women started outnumbering men on college campuses in record numbers? We know that has been the case since 1980, but not to the same extent as today. As of spring 2021, women made up 59.5 percent … Continue reading That doesnt seem right
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?
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
Pay attention to what your kids watch. A supporting question or a story related to a topic covered on the show can turn a good entertaining episode into a lesson your child can use for life.
I probably sound crazy accusing the Ravens of sabotaging their season, but I have witnessed teams do that in broad daylight for all types of reasons. So thinking about a situation where a man is asking for $275 million, I have no doubt that the Ravens would also be participating in shady behavior this season.
https://videopress.com/v/4oYxHrdM?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Had a good second class. One of my favorite activities to do with students is writing prompts. For one, they are suitable for task initiation goals and writing goals. More importantly, they communicate how the student is doing. Even if that isn't the question, you can gauge students' effort level by how they write. … Continue reading Writing Prompts
Let's not talk about our culture, which encourages hate, division and exclusion, lack of dialogue, and violence. We are trying to put a bandaid on wounds that require surgery. Our society has created the neighborhood shooter, the school shooter, and the police shooter, and we aren't willing to accept that. We have to hold ourselves … Continue reading Guns! Get rid of the guns! We always find a scapegoat.
