January Affirmation — “My ability to conquer my challenges is limitless; my potential to succeed is infinite.” Well… we have arrived at the beginning of a new year. Congratulations and Happy New Year!!!! There is always...Read More
Author: Ayodele Harrison
When the Blacks Get Together, ALL Students Win
After wrapping up a happy hour for BMEs, I stopped in my tracks and replayed the words that were still ringing in my ears, “This is a space and place where you can be yourself and...Read More
Gratitude and the Power of Reflection
Most people agree that it’s a good thing to be grateful, that you should express thankfulness, maybe they even agree that you should do this for all things. But do they really stop to think about...Read More
From Our Senior Partner – Dec 2021 Edition
Wow! 2021 is coming to a close. We made it, y’all. Congrats! Woot, woot! 2021 was full of a lot of firsts for me. I launched a virtual leadership development series entitled BMEsTalk Leadership Lab. I...Read More
BMEsTalk Fall 2021 Leadership Lab Workshop One Recap
In the first workshop of BMEsTalk Fall 2021 Leadership Lab, attendees had the honor of hearing from several black male educators from across the world connected by our common passion of empowering brothers in the education...Read More
A Safe Place for Me
“I created a safe space for other people, but forgot to create a safe space for myself.” – Emmanuel Acho, Former NFL Player, Host of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man Emmanuale Acho spoke these words...Read More
How Exploring Racial Identity Can Improve Leadership Development
An individual’s identity informs all actions they take as a leader. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why exploring and owning one’s racial identity is a crucial step to becoming an effective leader in...Read More
From Our Senior Partner – Nov 2021
Deep joy. Connection. Kinship. Blessed. Aligned. These are the feelings I am holding as I type these words. There is a growing body of Black men around the country Brandon Marshall, Norega, Lebron James, myself, and...Read More
From Our Senior Partner – Oct 2021 Edition
So much effort, thought, and coordination goes into launching the BMEsTalk Leadership Lab and it is all worth it when we open up the zoom link to see this… To lead brothas through interactive equity-centered learning...Read More