Purpose Finding. A letter from my 80 year old self!
Dearest Tony, I’m 80 years old now and there’s something I’d like to say to you. Focus on your strengths. …
Education
Chicago’s Virtual Charter School to close
A major blow to school-choice has hit Chicago. The Chicago Virtual Charter School (CVCS) has been recommended as one of …
The Journey to Ghana
I struggle here, in America
We hunted like wild game
Emasculated daily
Images of torture
Places in the south we still can’t go
Evaluate, Educate, Elevate: A Chicago non-profits goal.
One of the major highlights of the night was honoring two members of the community who embody the principles and goals of the foundation.
Perspective: A Married View of Single Parents
Single parents across the country, male and female, go hard everyday as single parents. If my wife and I get tired or exhausted and we are together, how much more for the single parents? My focus is single women because I’ve been raised by three. Single moms have to put
Fatherhood: Off to High School
Yep, my 14 year old is heading off to high school and I am terrified. Now, I know for a …
Year of Da King: Positive Images of Black Men
I think the movement is important to Chicago because currently men are being demonized and all thrown into a bag there is no balance in the narrative that is being put out. I personally don’t think there is an attack on masculinity.
A Fight for our Women
There is no doubt that most people in the world have experienced domestic abuse. I was hit with extension cords, …
The Land of Opportunity
After fixing my immigration status I was able to go back to finish my BA. During this long journey with many sacrifices…
Online Success for Adult Learners
I was asked by my cousin (we actually met on Facebook) to give her keys to success as she continues …
The Journey to Godly Fathering
I am not a perfect dad. If the cameras where rolling in my house last week, even while in a …
FireKeeper: A Voice for All Generations
Her voice, hard, subtle, strong, melodious, and powerful. She doesn’t have to work at grabbing the attention of any audience, it’s simply a gift that comes with her anointing. She is a retired teacher but she has never stopped educating.
7 Years…Part III-Final
I interviewed 5 times at the Noble Network of Charter Schools 7 years ago. I remember going from cracking jokes …
Illinois: No Budget, New Laws
First, I give it up to ABC7Chicago.com for keeping Chicagoans informed. I also want to give credit to Illinois Policy. Their …
A Man of Passion: A Student Champion and Leader
“We need more men stepping into the roles of fathers, and modeling how to overcome the negative influences of the streets, by capitalizing on opportunities. Education is the greatest equalizer, with it you can go in any room and compete.” ~ Vondale Singleton
The Legacy, The Icon…Blaq Ice
Chicago’s own Blaq Ice, one of the best entertainers in Chicago talks about his work in Chicago and the P.O.E.T organization.
PARCC to Prison ~ One Aspect of Standardized Testing
There is no doubt that test are required in this world. We have them everyday of our lives be them …