Tag Archives: Mentoring

The League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Orayne Williams

Posted on July 18, 2011 by theblackmancan
Once we figure out who we are, we can be unstoppable in your pursuit of success. ~Orayne Williams

TheBlackManCan is back in New York City for its next EXTRAordinary Black Man feature. We bring you a man today who is passionate about working with at-risk youth from various a backgrounds. This EXTRAordinary Black Man has created an organization … Continue reading →

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His Story: Hey Little Brotha…

Posted on July 18, 2011 by theblackmancan
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Hey Little Brother, I know you are facing many challenges.  It is no secret that from an early age, predictions are being made on you and your peers.  Predictions of your academic ability, social competency, dropout rate, incarceration rate, and … Continue reading →

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His Story: Fixing the Disconnect Between the Grinders and the Brothas that Made the Grind Pay Off!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by theblackmancan
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Today, as I was wrapping up my morning workout at the local gym, I ran into an old acquaintance of mine. This lady was actually one of the first people I met when I moved here to Houston. Like myself, … Continue reading →

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Colbert Williams

Posted on April 11, 2011 by theblackmancan
we have to come to a point where we accept the things we cannot change and have the courage to change the things we can. ~Colbert Williams

TheBlackManCan is headed back to the midwest as we focus on Fatherhood this week. The Brother that we bring to you today has an amazing story. This Black Man is doing some positive and remarkable work around Fatherhood in communities … Continue reading →

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His Story: The Key to Black Male Academic Success: Mentorship

Posted on March 22, 2011 by theblackmancan
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A significant body of empirical research has demonstrated that Black male students academically underperform all students throughout the educational pipeline (Hawkins, 2010; Jackson, 2003). One has to wonder how this can be a reality when there are so many successful … Continue reading →

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Exquisite Women: Tokiwa T. Smith

Posted on March 7, 2011 by theblackmancan
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TheBlackManCan is heading back to the Golden State of California and taking a trip to the San Francisco Bay area for our Exquisite Woman feature. We present a woman today who devoted her career to improving the educational experiences and … Continue reading →

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Shaw students mentor middle-schoolers in dress, manners

Posted on February 21, 2011 by theblackmancan
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BY JANE STANCILL RALEIGH — About 20 students from Ligon Middle School already have graduated from saggy pants to snappy ties. Tonight, they’ll become “Gentlemen of Excellence.” The male students have been mentored once a week since last fall by … Continue reading →

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Retiring Brooklyn basketball coach a true champ: Every kid he mentored went to college

Posted on February 14, 2011 by theblackmancan
BOROS; Vic Butler #8

BY BEN CHAPMAN DAILY NEWS WRITER Erasmus High School‘s basketball coach’s biggest victory wasn’t on the court – but in getting every kid he mentored to go on to college. Vic Butler, who is retiring after 29 years at the Flatbush … Continue reading →

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