Tag Archives: Excellence in Education

Positive Black Male News: Father, son to graduate Morehouse College together

Posted on May 15, 2013 by theblackmancan
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By: Blayne Alexander ATLANTA — This weekend will be a busy one for Dorian Joyner, Sr. Sunday morning, he will watch his oldest son graduate from Morehouse College. Joyner will have a front row seat for commencement. After all, he … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: 100 Percent of Urban Prep Seniors College-Bound for 4th year in row

Posted on April 10, 2013 by theblackmancan
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By Sharon Wright and BJ Lutz Urban Prep Academy is continuing its record of success. For the last three years, all graduation seniors from the charter school’s Englewood campus have been college bound. This year, the inaugural graduating class of the West … Continue reading →

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: John P. Turner

Posted on March 26, 2013 by theblackmancan

TheBlackManCan has made it’s way back to the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We bring to you a Black Man who serves as a positive mentor and creates opportunities for others to succeed. It is our distinct pleasure to … Continue reading →

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Steven B. Walters

Posted on March 26, 2013 by theblackmancan
: I want all Black Boys to know that YOU are Powerful, Intelligent, beautiful people. ~ Steven Walters

TheBlackManCan is back in New York City to bring you another EXTRAordinary Black Man. We have made our way uptown to Harlem to bring you a Black Man who is always pushing his students and MENtees to chase their dreams. … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Teen Jeopardy Champ Wows the Crowd

Posted on February 21, 2013 by theblackmancan
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17-year-old Arkansas eSTEM Public Charter High School student Leonard Cooper wins $75,000 in Jeopardy! teen tournament theblackmancan.org wants to provide you with news stories from across the world that promote a positive black male image. Many of the stories featured … Continue reading →

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His Story: Preparing Students to be Critical Thinkers

Posted on January 15, 2013 by theblackmancan
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One of the most important jobs of an educator is to prepare students to be critical thinkers.  In a postmodern America educators have a responsibility to provide multifarious opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking exercises.  More focus has to be placed on … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Probation program turns South LA teens lives around

Posted on November 15, 2012 by theblackmancan
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By Mary Harris Lazarrius Taylor had been shot and arrested by the time he was 14 years old. Motivated by a desire to make his grandmother proud, and with the mentoring of The Brotherhood Crusade, Taylor now has a bright future. … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: School is Awesome Rap Video Sponsored by Mentoring Organization 11408 Inc.!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by theblackmancan
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Article by: Jasmine Crowe of BlackCelebrityGiving.com One District of Columbia public school – Orr Elementary has generatedexcitement and opened dialogue with an unconventional video dispellingpervasive myths and countering negative stereotypes about youth in impoverishedurban settings in America. Orr students and staff … Continue reading →

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