For women, saying “I love you” to friends and family comes naturally – and at times, too easily. For men, outside of a romantic or sexual relationship, those words may feel impossible to say. Whether it’s...Read More
Tag: BMestalk
Are Black Male Educators Spending Too Much Time with Students?
According to a recent survey from DonorsChoose, Black male teachers spend more time mentoring and counseling students than teachers of any other demographic. This same trend emerged with tutoring students outside of class. More students are...Read More
Black Male Educators: Overcoming Educational Challenges Through Experience
Black students are often left behind by the education system, and Black male students in particular. They confront obstacles in school that leave massive gaps in opportunity, leading to lower educational attainment. These gaps are well...Read More
2022 Summer Professional Learning: BMEsTalk Catalyst and BMEsTalk Incubator Part II
Black Male Educators: Have you lost your sense of “why” in your leadership? Are you ready to rediscover your motivation and become empowered with knowledge, confidence, energy, strength, and growth? We have the program for you....Read More
Mastering the Art of Storytelling for Effective Communication
People often think storytelling is limited to authors and filmmakers. But whether you’re speaking to a classroom or pitching to a client, it’s important to engage your audience to ensure your message resonates. No matter the...Read More
2022 Summer Professional Learning: BMEsTalk Catalyst and BMEsTalk Incubator
Are you ready to rediscover and reaffirm your “why” and gain the skills for effective leadership? BMEsTalk 2022 Summer Professional Learning programs offer two unique, immersive learning experiences to build confidence, strength, empowerment, and growth among...Read More
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
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