Tag Archives: Education

His Story: “Circle of Life”: Rejuvenating the Education of the African-American Male

Posted on January 10, 2011 by theblackmancan
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“I really didn’t feel like going to an all-male high school. I thought that was pretty horrible,” Israel Wilson, a freshman computer science major at Morehouse College said. Despite Wilson’s aversion to male institutions, he was destined for eight years … Continue reading →

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His Story: A Dream Deterred…

Posted on December 28, 2010 by theblackmancan
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This post is dedicated to the many scholars near and far, who inspire me to continue striving to add one more seat at the table for so long we had no chair, no cutlery and no plate from which to … Continue reading →

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His Story: “Yes, We Did” B2M Scholars Share Stories of Success

Posted on December 27, 2010 by theblackmancan
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The B2M Scholars were asked to briefly respond to this question: How were you able to overcome the obstacles that so many of your peers fall victim to, especially in the field of education? M. DESMOND ALLEN -   University of Illinois Beyond a shadow … Continue reading →

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The Launch Of The Hip-Hop Express And It’s Importance To Education

Posted on December 19, 2010 by theblackmancan
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In this week’s edition of Rap Sessions, NewsOne contributor Bakari Kitwana speaks with Dr. William Patterson about a new hip-hop and civic studies project modeled after the early 1900s Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver’s Jessup Agricultural Wagon. Whereas … Continue reading →

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The Village: Ron Brown Scholars Program

Posted on December 18, 2010 by theblackmancan
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The mission of the Ron Brown Scholar Program is to accelerate the progress of African Americans into the mainstream of leadership in business, education, government and a wide spectrum of professions, while instilling a strong dedication to leadership and public … Continue reading →

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Dr. Christopher B. Howard

Posted on December 7, 2010 by theblackmancan
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TheBlackManCan heads to Virginia for its very first video feature. TheBlackManCan would like to introduce you to one of youngest college presidents in the United States, Dr. Christopher B. Howard. Dr. Howard currently serves as the 24th president of Hampden-Sydney … Continue reading →

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His Story: On the Dichotomy of the Educated Black in the U.S.

Posted on December 7, 2010 by theblackmancan
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The other day, I was asked to participate again in #SocialistSundays, which is a Twitter-event where myself (clearly, y’all know I’m a Marxist) and other people who are, well, left-leaning, basically discuss a little bit about capital, capitalism, Marxism and … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: ‘Tis the Season to be Reading Youth Empowerment Symposium

Posted on December 3, 2010 by theblackmancan
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  Join TheBlackManCan and The State of Black Connecticut Alliance for the ‘Tis the Season to be Reading Youth Empowerment Symposium. This is the pre-evening event for the Our Building Blocks of Educational Excellence Campaign which has its focus, to … Continue reading →

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