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Personal artifacts… each one tells a unique story
I once attended a professional development session for teachers which began with a lecture from a very distinguished professor. To begin his talk, he displayed a copy of the first pages of Elvis Presley’s passport. At first sight I was like probably many others in the auditorium, confused. What did…
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I Can’t Do it All!!
Two very specific times in my adult life I have had to face the reality that I can’t do it all. And by “doing it all” I mean, be successful in all the areas of my life that matter, at the same time. What areas of your life matter most to…
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The year that was a circle…
From the tender age of three to the turbulent 13, I lived with my grandparents in Jamaica, West Indies. The reason for my living situation started out being for my health, but then just became a way of life. I saw my parents two to three times a year, except…
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What would Caroline say?
I lost my cousin to stomach cancer on March 29, 2022. She was 56 years old and more than a cousin, she was my sister. Her name is Caroline as she remains alive in my thoughts everyday. Our relationship spanned the gamit. We were four years apart in age and…
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The American Empire…Maybe We Need to Rebuild.
Imagine if after 21 years of life on the earth, the woman whom you thought was your sister admitted to you that she was really your mother. As a grown adult, not only would you be devastated, but you would have to seriously reevaluate your connection to this woman. A…
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Young, Christian and Black…in America
So, where do we begin? I am not sure, quite honestly, except that there are many right now who are struggling with being young, Christian and black in America. We are living against the backdrop of the obvious historic hate hurtling towards young black men, and the reciprocal anger from…
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Mother to Mother
Let’s call it was it really is, hate! Racism and discrimination towards any group of people is hate. This is not exactly a conventional blog for Mother’s Day, but it may be the perfect day because Ahmaud Arbery’s mother is mourning the senseless murder of her son on a day…
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Public School Teacher Chronicles: Teaching Summer School (Part 1)
So I did have to work during summer break after all.
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Public School Teacher Chronicles: Why Students and Teachers Need Boundaries.
You know who needs boundaries in the classroom? Teachers and students.
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Public School Teacher Chronicles: We Need Summer Breaks!
Just in case you ever wondered why public school teachers need a summer break?
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