Extra Credit Mixtape
As promised, here’s the extra credit mixtape! Molly P and Taz with the lead single, but not before my intro ha! …I couldn’t let the students have all the fun! -K
Extra Credit: “100 [KIN] degrees
It’s that time of year again. Yup, extra credit song season in my governance and policy course. Isn’t it amazing what students will do for some extra credit?! These guys definitely surpassed my expectations and earned every point of the […]
Race discussions in the classroom
“Time to get comfortable being uncomfortable…” It’s been almost 400 years since White Lion, a Dutch slave ship, arrived in Jamestown with 20 kidnapped Africans. Centuries later, the vestiges of America’s original sin continues to affect various social institutions of […]
Engaging race in dominant culture American churches
To begin, my prayer is that those who may deem this as an attack would read it with an open heart. Speaking candidly, when it comes to race, the last few years have been particularly challenging for many black Americans. Bewilderment might even […]
Change
We all desire change in some form, whether it be our careers, finances, relationships, health, etc. In sum, change is at center of our everyday lives. However, what exactly is change? Why do we need it? How do you go […]
Freedom…
It’s been a while. New post coming soon… ✞ “…They ain’t with me, I’m willin’ to wait for ’em…” ✞
Kaepernick and the national anthem
Much has been made about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the national anthem prior to the start of their preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. Kaepernick cited the treatment of minorities in the U.S. […]
What’s your story?
As we’ve seen throughout time, and most certainly within the last few days, race relations continue to hold a firm grip on American society and its citizens. A public forum on stories provided me with some insight and may lend […]
T. Bliss-3 points
If you recall, last semester I offered my governance and policy class extra credit if they made a song about my class (click here—>part 1; part 2). I chose to do so again, and the first one is in! Great student […]
MLK Day: Most Memorable Quotes
In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, here are some of his most memorable quotes. Enjoy! “If a man hasn’t discovered something he will die for, he isn’t fit to live.” “We will not be satisfied until justice rolls down […]