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When Middle Class Teachers Happen to Raised Poor Students

When those of us who identify as Middle Class are attempting to instruct those who aren’t, we are easily seduced by the knowledge that we have experiences and world understanding that they may never have. It becomes heady knowing that you are the one with the information that will change the lives of your young… Read More »

Nine Things Black Folks Need to Stop Doing Part 6 ( Black Brilliance and Social Capital)

As a powerful culture that is innovative, resourceful and has survived one of the cruelest and most vicious genocidal attacks the planet has ever seen, we must rethink gender roles and redefine what is possible for all members of our culture. We can no longer allow estrangement from our gay brothers and sisters. We can… Read More »