The Purge

(This blog post was inspired by a meeting with students for The James Baldwin Society on 3.26.25. I've been reflecting on their expressions of exhaustion all day. I HOPE this offers some consolation ... some strategy for survival). https://videopress.com/v/Pawqqmfd?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true "This is precisely the time when artists go to work... not when everything is fine, but … Continue reading The Purge →

The Momentum of a Moment…

If you're like me, most often you are your harshest critic. You leave the classroom reflecting on the experience of learning you just shared with your students. On the way back to the office, you run through all of the things you think you could have done different (which translates in your head to better). … Continue reading The Momentum of a Moment… →

Dear (Depressed) Black Boy…

We had toiled over his missing assignments for several weeks with very little progress. Every conversation concluded with promises that never came to fruition, but I was being extra patient because I could see that he was earnestly trying and really wanted to get the work done. Something was happening, however, that just wouldn't allow … Continue reading Dear (Depressed) Black Boy… →