Angie, Angela or Dr. Dye
There is so much in a name. Well, at least for me there is. Going back to when I was in high school, I told a teacher she didn’t have … Continue reading
Social Power
Over the past twenty years, I’ve developed two theoretical obsessions: the first –personality theory; and the second– the theory of social power. While both come together to help me understand … Continue reading
Pragmatic Progressivism: Bridging the Gap for Equitable Education
This post was originally published on EduMatch.com’s blog. **** Gloria Ladson-Billings, by the research and framing of culturally relevant teaching (CRT), offers educators a rigorous (and reasonable) construct for “good … Continue reading
Fifty- Two
I wasn’t on Facebook last year. I forgot how amazing it is to receive well wishes throughout the day …from the different people of my past who care about me. … Continue reading
Questions
Do you think black people can truly love on/ support each other while trying to have success in a PWI? Is this even a shared value/ commitment? What are the … Continue reading
Amala Ekpunobi (A YouTube Response)
Here’s the video to which I provided a brief response: https://youtu.be/WA4RDoTjwLk First, I want to say that I’m proud that this young woman has found her voice, her platform and … Continue reading
Being Black
You’re a new convert I was born this way. You were kept out I was kept in You had to learn my dialect I had to learn yours You trying … Continue reading
Let’s Talk about Discipline
In a space where African American students make up 32% of the student population and 71% of office referrals, I think it is reasonable to ask the question, “Why?” What … Continue reading
Plantation Politics
Plantation Politics is about intrapersonal relations among black people inside of a racial system of power. Being located at the bottom of a racial hierarchy, black people are often lulled … Continue reading
Race and School Leadership
About 10 years ago, I had a pleasant, but intense, debate with a friend about the unmet needs of black students. She was a fellow social studies teacher I met … Continue reading
Empowerment Starts Here 