“Don’t confuse movement with progress.” – The past 30 days have been full of late nights, early mornings, smiles, tears and so much more. All that to say, this month has felt very productive. The early...Read More
Category: From Our Senior Partner
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
From Our Senior Partner – Jan 2022
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
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
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
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
A Note from Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner
Every month, Ayodele Harrison pens an overview of his month with Black Male Educators, Education, BMEsTalk and so much more. Review the replay, below. As I write, I’m excited. I’m feeling humbled and exhilarated about BMEsTalk....Read More
Balancing Education and Community Roles
School is the primary foundation for building a child’s education and their expectations for relationships, friendships, and day-to-day structure. In today’s global world–and in the light of racial disparities highlighted during 2020’s BLM movement–it’s more important...Read More
A Message From Our Senior Partner
Boy oh boy has April been busy, especially the last half of the month. Back in January, I said that my words for 2021 were strategy and execution. Both of those words definitely were operationalized in...Read More
From the Senior Partner – May 2021 Edition
When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision, it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid. – Audre Lorde Creating the conditions to free Black...