Thoughts on Meg Thee Stallion’s GPA
There are some people talking about Meg Thee Stallion’s GPA and have no room to talk…… Read More Thoughts on Meg Thee Stallion’s GPA
It’s Okay to Not Be A Superhero…
Every now and then, I come across something I wrote that is more timely now than when I originally wrote the piece. This is a reminder to put yourself first. … Read More It’s Okay to Not Be A Superhero…
I’m Back
I’m back and ready to go!… Read More I’m Back
#MelanatedPedestals of Positivity- An uplifting message is on its way to YOUR mailbox!
Hi Friend! I know it’s been awhile, but I have some amazing news! At a time where Black bodies are under constant assault physically, emotionally, and spiritually, The Pedestal Project, LLC and Melanated & Educated are partnering to spread a little more joy into our community. What better way to spread positivity than through note… Read More #MelanatedPedestals of Positivity- An uplifting message is on its way to YOUR mailbox!
The Shop: Using Culturally Relevant Pedagogy to Engage Black Male Residential Students (A Prelude)
Essential. Therapist. Entrepreneurial hub. Masculinity. ? All words to describe a sacred space in the Black community. Lively conversations about the happenings of the day, the light buzzing of the clippers, and an air of fellowship among other Black males always awaited me in one of my favorite spots growing up: Kenny’s Barbershop! The barbershop…
Melvin’s Room…
This is what happens when you mix hurt, toxic masculinity, and SDE.… Read More Melvin’s Room…
2018 Hot Takes
30 moments that stood out in 2018! Some good, some bad. All 2018.… Read More 2018 Hot Takes
Happy Halloween: I Watched Chucky as a Grown A** Man & I Have Questions?!?!
I definitely didn’t know that Halloween was this week until I saw a lot of people dressed up at parties over the weekend. Halloween always struck me as a weird “holiday” because people use it as an excuse to do/say foolish things that they normally wouldn’t even bother to do. Add to that the level… Read More Happy Halloween: I Watched Chucky as a Grown A** Man & I Have Questions?!?!
Why Work So Hard Just To Stay The Same?
Confession: I like watching old interviews of some of my heroes just to glean random nuggets of inspiration or knowledge from time to time. One of my all-time favorite interviews is a promo video that Jay Z did for his “book”, Decoded, back when Hov was on his intellectual tip (see wearing glasses). See the quick… Read More Why Work So Hard Just To Stay The Same?
Homecoming
God works in mysterious ways and it’s never a good idea to try to figure out what God is up to because you’ll never find out. You just have to remain faithful that it’s all for a bigger reason. That divorce? For a reason. That girl who didn’t return the love when you slid her… Read More Homecoming
#30for20: Lessons Learned
Finally, I hit the big one! The big 3-0! When I went to therapy earlier this week, I shared how lackluster I felt about turning another decade older and she suggested that its because I might feel that I’m not where I need to be in life. Immediately, I shared how far from the truth … Read More #30for20: Lessons Learned
Writing a Dissertation Sucks…
Ever had a lingering feeling in the back of your mind that there is something to do yet life gets in the way of accomplishing the task? To be honest, that’s why there’s been a lack of writing on the site during this season of life. For the past two months, I’ve been diligently writing… Read More Writing a Dissertation Sucks…
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