(ThyBlackMan.com) The term essay is vague, but what everyone associates with it is that there is something you write at school, either to practice or as a test. In order to give some good tips in the essay writing, one must consider what the purpose of the essay is. At school ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The visit at the Orlando Science Center (OSC) was one of the highlights for our family during the winter school break. A great period for family time, learning, participation in activities that were fun, educational and creating “ah ha” moments. There were many instances that highlighted the day included those below. 1. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A frequent point I have made in past columns has been about the educational travesty happening on many college campuses. Some people have labeled my observations and concerns as trivial, unimportant and cherry-picking. While the spring semester awaits us, let’s ask ourselves whether we’d like to see repeats of last ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Mounting student debt is a nagging problem for most families these days. As the cost of higher education rises, borrowing to cover those costs often becomes a family concern across multiple generations including the student, parents, and even grandparents or other relatives. Today’s 21st Century jobs usually demand higher education ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Although many Americans like to think that there is more equality than there has ever been before, and although in some instances this might actually be true, we are still far from having total equality between the races in this country in many areas. The gulf between white and black ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) What does the future hold for black children? In an era in which we are witnessing high incidences of suspensions and expulsions, and low reading proficiency scores, what do our children need to be constantly reminded of? In two words: their greatness! Greatness is the hallmark of success for our ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are claims that racism doesn’t come as an issue in America any longer. Many citizens of the United States still consider the election of the President Obama to be the best evidence to the given statement. However, as some researchers point out, racism is not eliminated completely, it has ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Rediscovering SPACE” a TEDxFSCJ community event hosted at the Museum of Science and History (MOSH) in Jacksonville, Florida. William Jackson, M.Ed. and Dr. Jose G. Lepervanche, Social Media Team broadcasting on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The knowledgeable panelist speaking about the future of SPACE travel, evolving careers in STEM, manufacturing in space and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) My recent columns have focused on the extremely poor educational outcomes for black students. There’s enough blame for all involved to have their fair share. That includes students who are hostile and alien to the educational process and have derelict, uninterested home environments. After all, if there is not someone ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I recently reviewed my son’s school ‘report card’, which is prepared by the school district to keep parents apprised of the school’s academic standing. I was dismayed to read that, on his campus, although African Americans comprise 48% of the school’s population, only 41% are reading on their grade-level. That’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The price of education just seems to keep rising. When you take a look at the current job market and note the hundreds of thousands of graduates who are out of work at the moment, it can be easy to lose faith in the educational system. It’s not surprising that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Bullycide is when the cause of suicide is attributed to the victim being bullied, either in person or via social media. In 2001, Neil Marr and Tim Field wrote about it in their book Bullycide: Death at Playtime. Research shows that those who are bullied are more likely to consider ...