https://youtu.be/oMkiddwdqro?si=8Tbsoc5_AKXCpkth This is the second poem of "A Requiem for Jimmy," a spoken word performance in honor of the life and legacy of James Baldwin, performed April 9, 2025 at NCCU for a FREE SHOW on behalf of The James Baldwin Society of NCCU. The poem interprets Baldwin's aversion to protest literature and his philosophy … Continue reading “EVERYBODY’S PROTEST POEM” (from A Requiem for Jimmy”
Recently, the Trump administration launched an attack on the Smithsonian and other government funded institutions that hold space for minority representation, claiming "there has been a "concerted and widespread' effort over the past decade to rewrite American history by replacing 'objective facts' with a 'distorted narrative driven by ideology rather than truth,' adding that it … Continue reading American Erasure: This Is Not A Time To Be Afraid
"The "hidden curriculum" refers to the unwritten, unofficial, and often unintended lessons, values, and perspectives that students learn in school, distinct from the formal curriculum. These are the unspoken messages and norms conveyed through the school environment, teacher behavior, and student interactions. " I had an opportunity earlier this year to participate in a professional development workshop on … Continue reading On “Hidden Curriculum”: Teaching Students How to Be Students
(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
I'm super excited that we're finally launching the James Baldwin Society of NCCU! 25 students signed up over the course of two days. Students are still interested in J. Baldwin's legacy and that gets me pumped more than anything! We've crafted an expansive vision that allows for inter-institutional collaborations and community service while building Baldwin … Continue reading It’s Finally Happening!!!
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…
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