Let me start by saying something that may disappoint people who are already ready to argue with the title: I believe integration has produced important and positive gains for Black Americans. Soooo…. To be clear! I am not arguing for a return to segregated schools. I am not arguing that Black children shouldn't attend schools... Continue Reading →
The post critiques the limited and often negative portrayals of Black men in mainstream films, identifying five common stereotypes that persist in media. It advocates for a more nuanced representation and invites contributions to a list of films showcasing Black men as complex individuals, aiming to reshape narratives in cinema.
I was going through some of my mother's archives and found this poem she had stored away as a message to her children. Written in the margins were the words: To Donna (my sister) and Charles (me) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEwU86r-nTo&t=2s By Dr Margaret T Burroughs 1963 What shall I tell my children who are blackOf what it means... Continue Reading →
The author is committed to empowering Black men and boys through 2026 and beyond, regardless of outside discomfort. The focus is on recognizing their worth, leadership, and addressing the unique challenges they face. The movement encourages confidence, rejects invisibility, and promotes resilience, urging Black men to embrace their identities boldly and unapologetically.
Been a while since I posted something here. I decided to do it this way because what I got to say here will take longer than one of my TikTok Videos: A caveat: I do not represent this as "The Truth". It is something I hope generates discussion! This is a follow up to my... Continue Reading →
Its been a long time since I put something new here. This time I think I'll get personal. The song below (and other development work I have done this year) inspired me to write this. Maybe this will help men who look like me to escape their own shell. But first: Check the song out.... Continue Reading →
On April 4th, 1968 Martin Luther King Was assassinated Have we made progress toward his dream? Well: The first thing we should ask is this: Do we really know what the dream was? Was it Integration? Somehow I don't think it was that simple. I think the goal was Elevation. Think of the times! We... Continue Reading →
Thought I would share something I got out my training this past weekend. This one is a bit nuanced so hang in there with me. I am going from a place of anger to a place of freedom. So maybe this is the start of me crossing the bridge to a place of sanity. My... Continue Reading →
To set the tone: Let me share my thoughts from my visit to First African Baptist Church in Savannah Georgia Hopefully after this you will be inspired to learn more about the history of our ancestors. I will let my video explain much of this. https://youtu.be/AB9yBSGIgrE The video says a lot, so here are some... Continue Reading →
We are in MLK Weekend 2023! We celebrate a hero that is like most of our heroes: Misunderstood. Children will recreate the I have a Dream speech over and over again, but he said much more than than. Even I was tempted to merely repost and retweet what I wrote last year. I wrote my... Continue Reading →
Screaming against the insanity, mine and the worlds!
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