Posts Tagged ‘class’
Teacher suspended again for allegedly saying she wanted to ‘bring back slavery’
A teacher who has a history of making racist comments has been suspended, again. According to the Los Angeles Times, the unidentified teacher at Space and Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy was suspended for making racial comments about Blacks and Hispanics. The teacher, who is a reported supporter of Donald Trump, told her…
Read MoreEnitan Bereola II is a contemporary gentleman, and he writes books about it
Photo credit: Instagram @Bereolaesque Enitan Bereola II is the author of the best-selling books, BEREOLAESQUE, The Contemporary Gentleman & Etiquette book for the Urban Sophisticate, GENTLEWOMAN, Etiquette for a Lady, From a Gentleman and most recently, THE GRAY, A Relationship Etiquette Study. He has traveled nationally and internationally spreading awareness about the importance of etiquette, love and…
Read MoreJohn Hope Bryant discusses Atlanta, economic self-victimization, and negative economic energy
There are few men like businessman and entrepreneur John Hope Bryant whose work and vision is truly local, national and at the same time global. This week Atlanta will host the 2016 Hope Global Forum gathering over 2,500 delegates and distinguished speakers. The keynote speaker this year will be Chelsea Clinton, vice chair of the Clinton…
Read MoreHeading to college? 8 tips to help you succeed
College is a different world. In addition to getting a degree, it’s a place where life lessons are learned and preparation for the next chapter of our lives takes place. Some people will thrive and others may never graduate. Preparing for it is key. Check out eight tips to help you find success: 1. Work…
Read MorePrinceton’s Eddie Glaude Jr. Says Black Studies Crucial for Ivy League Institutions
Eddie Glaude Jr. is one of the nation’s leading black intellectuals. Glaude is often called upon by prominent media outlets such as C-Span and CNN to provide insight on race and black culture. He’s also an award-winning author who has penned several books, including Exodus! Religion, Race, and Nation in Early 19th Century Black America…
Read MoreNew Play Boldly Challenges Gentrification, Class and Race Issues
For long-time residents of many metropolitan cities, such as San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York City, gentrification is a controversial reality that challenges assumptions and views on class, race, displacement and the preservation of culture. In the new theatrical production premiering today (May 18) in New York City at the Times Square Arts Center, Renaissance…
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