I am all a mixed bag of feelings and emotions right now. Overwhelmed. Tired. Energetic. Motivated. Supported. Affirmed. Well, well well, it has been a busy busy and productive month. One thing I can say is...Read More
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Coming to Terms with Pain by Ayodele Harrison
“If you’re not playing with pain, then you’re not playing this game right.” These were the words of one of my football coaches in college. I believe his words were meant to motivate and inspire me...Read More
Teacher Burnout – Black Male Educators are feeling, but they will never tell you that.
The other day, I was invited to attend a webinar entitled Unique Impact, Unique Burdens: Insights into the Black Male Educator Experience. It was hosted by DonorsChoose. During the webinar, Kristen Joye Lyles, Vice President, Equity...Read More
From the Desk of Ayodele – April 2022
Spring is here! And I am feeling hopeful, affirmed, tired, energetic and motivated. I have been planting and planting and planting all Winter long. While it’s still early, I am beginning to see signs of progress....Read More
Collective Intelligence: The New Generation of Black Male Educators
Diversity and inclusion at the front of the classroom provide a socially and emotionally robust experience throughout every student’s education. And yet, the number of BIPOC educators has been abysmal for decades. Even with students of...Read More
Social-Emotional Learning for Black Students
The last several years, living in a near-constant state of flux has thrown the whole world into an increased sense of instability, confusion, and uncertainty. It has taken its toll on every area of life. No...Read More
Exploring Leadership Styles
When you’re considering taking on a leadership role in your life or your career, one of the questions frequently asked is, “What is your leadership style?” If you don’t know the answer, let’s review these common...Read More
Conflict Mitigation for Black Male Educators
Conflict is something that’s impossible to avoid. Whether someone is at home, in the classroom, or at work, there will inevitably be some form of conflict that the person comes into contact with. Since the presence...Read More
Building Communities for Black Male Educators
Since the beginning of BMEsTalk foundation, we’ve operated on our passion for building communities for Black male educators. As we witness how widespread the need is, our mission has continued to grow. Did you realize that...Read More
BMEsTalk to Launch Catalyst and Incubator Programs
BMEsTalk is excited to announce the launch of two long-awaited programs, our Catalyst, and Incubator programs. These are two programs that were born of the desire to empower leaders with knowledge, confidence, energy, strength, and growth. ...Read More