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A Love Letter to Black Parents in American Schools

Shortly after I proposed to my wife, our parents threw us an engagement party. There were a few standout moments from that day; my...

Black Boys Don’t Need Saviors, They Need Believers.

White people need to watch the new film, “Black Boys.” There is only one problem—I am worried that it will prove to be a...

When Black Boys Aren’t Allowed to Be Boys

Do you know how it feels to almost drown? I will never forget that feeling. I was 7 years old and knew that I...

An Open Letter to White Teachers of Black Children

… If America is going to become a nation, she must find a way—and this child must help her to find a way—to...

An Ode to Coach John Thompson, a Black Educator

The late, great John Thompson contributed more than college basketball wins. Much more. Black educators are incredibly important to the success of Black students. Black students...

I Can’t Breathe, But You’re Breathing Fine. We Need to Confront This!

June 08, 2020 Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, I, like many black children, was raised by my single mother. Our fathers weren’t there...

Leading a non-profit through this racial reckoning? It’s more complicated if you’re Black.

When speaking out directly against injustice, our white counterparts are perceived as brave, while Black leaders see our anger weaponized. Like most of us, my...

To All the White Allies Seeking to Become Co-Conspirators, Here Are Things to Think About

George Floyd, gasping for air, uttered a desperate final plea that was heard around the world: “I can’t breathe.” The image of a black...

27 Mistakes White Teachers of Black Students Make and How to Fix Them

Dr. Jay Wamsted was on Citizen Education with Chris Stewart and discussed white racism in schools - particularly schools serving Black and Brown...
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