(ThyBlackMan.com) I’ve taught thousands of students on five college campuses over the last 21 years. I’ve seen the very best, and the very worst. Some of my students have gone on to earn millions on Wall Street, and some of them are dead. College can produce more outcomes than one ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The other day, I ran into an older adult woman who used to work at my old elementary school. She quickly came up to me and said “Wow, I expected you to be gone by now!”. I later realized that what this lady meant by “gone” was that she ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Is Barack Obama, the nation’s first African American president, trying to kill Historically Black Colleges and Universities? If he’s not, he’s going to have a difficult time convincing HBCU presidents, trustees and alumni. Surprisingly, Obama has become their worst nightmare. Neither Obama, the First Lady, the Secretary of Education ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For many people, drinking alcohol and going to college simply go hand-in-hand. But the harsh reality is that established drinking habits mixed with the college environment could be a recipe for disaster. Some say the stats surrounding the increasing number of college students who drink are frightening. Let’s take ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Most of you who know me personally know that I love sports. Especially Basketball, Boxing and Football college or professional, day or night that’s my thing. I love sports because of its purity, meaning that if you are better you will win. Which is why mostly all of us ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Some people think that getting through college is difficult, and some think it’s easy. Even more of a mystery is how to get through college with good grades. Personally, I made horrible grades in high school and didn’t think I was prepared for college. However, I realized that when ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The focus has been intense on the wildly disproportionate number of black students who are suspended or expelled from America’s public schools. But what has flown quietly under the radar is the even more wildly disproportionate number of black students who are arrested on high school and even elementary school ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Our struggle as Black Americans has been well documented by numerous historians, theologians, scholars, journalist as well as our ancestors who were in the unfortunate position of being in the ultimate form of bondage. During this period atrocities such as, raping of our women, castrations, public lynching for “entertainment” and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you get the chance to visit Washington D.C. and you happen to be anywhere near Southwest Wharf or Nationals Stadium, you will find amongst the natives remains of what was once an educational triangle for Black children for over 40 years. Hidden behind new age High priced high ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Think back to your K-12 educational experience…Now answer this: How many of your teachers were African American male? If you had to think about it too long you probably had few; if any. That’s because less than 2% of American teachers are Black males according to the U S ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Students of Edward Waters College participating in Educational Technology class where the instructor William Jackson is teaching about adapting and using new technologies for education majors, mass communication majors and even business majors. Students recently attended Open House at Venetia Elementary school in Duval County Public School system to see ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Fathers across this nation want the best for their children; the best education is in the fore-front of many fathers minds. Early preparation is important so encouraging education early is one of the keys to successful academic stability and consistency in children. Quote: “My father gave me the greatest ...