Let’s celebrate. It is now ok for us men to admit we took an “L” (a loss, failed, came up short). This is definitely progress, but we still are having a hard time asking for help. I’m having a hard time asking for help. Even when the stakes are at their highest.

I haven’t been completely honest with myself. I was afraid that I wasn’t smart enough. I was afraid that I didn’t have the skills or know how to lead a team of adults. I was afraid that I would not be able to work with colleagues that didn’t see/view instruction the way I did.

As a large Black man, I am always conscious of the way I inhabit physical spaces. That awareness, I’m learning, has kept me safe AND has stunted my growth. Take a listen.

It’s been two weeks of virtual learning and my 7 year old daughter is falling apart. In this episode, I explain more and share my solution, for now.

In this episode, I share a little bit of my learning journey to ensure that ALL Black men in education feel welcome, seen and valued on our affinity spaces.

In this episode, I share what I learned “ear-hustling” a conversation my wife had with one of her clients. The three practices are: Noticing, Holding Space and Accountability. Tap to hear more.

In this episode, I share my gratitude for the College Park Parks & Rec facilitating fabulous youth sport leagues around the city.

In this episode, I talk about professional development opportunities and accompanying stipends (or loan forgiveness) that are offered to Black educators in exchange for long term commitments to work in a particular type of school or district.

In this episode, I reflect on some critical feedback James and I received concerning the delivery of the BMEsTalk Leadership Lab. The feedback pushed us to examine what we do in the lab and rethink the way we describe the work. The sharp, yet constructive feedback from past participants was needed, welcomed and was the fuel we needed to take the lab to next level. Take a listen.

Black Male Educators are DOPE! Research statistically proves our positive impact on students. However, in this episode, I stress the need for a new narrative that talks about why we are so dope.