This Black Man Sued For the Right to Vote in 1780, But You’ve Probably Never Heard of Him
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Have you ever heard about Captain Paul Cuffee? Cuffee was a sailor, businessman, and abolitionist who sued for the right to vote in 1780, just years after America declared its independence from Britain.
Leland Melvin Has the BEST NASA Photo Ever, But He’s Also Pretty Amazing
Leland Melvin has the best official NASA photo ever. But you know what’s even more amazing? His inspiring story!
For Marshawn Lynch & Brown Boys Who Dare to Control Their Own Stories
While the NFL gears up for the Super Bowl, its biggest media event of the year, Seattle Seahawks star Marshawn Lynch just wants to be left alone. Unlike other high-profile athletes who can’t get enough of the spotlight, Lynch avoids it, choosing instead to focus his energy on the game, his family, his business, and his charity, the Family First Foundation.
Here’s What Happens When You Take a 9-Year-Old to See ‘Selma’
So, I took Le Kid to see Selma last week. Although I LOVED the film I wasn’t going to take it him; I figured seeing the violent clashes between police and protestors would be too trill for his young eyes. I mean, I could barely stand to watch, and was on the verge of tears for most of the film. Still, after watching Our Friend Martin on MLK day, Le Kid said he wanted to see Selma too because he “wanted to learn about the King.”
Is Free-Range Parenting Dangerous for Brown Boys?
A Maryland couple made national news recently after they were charged with child neglect for letting their two children—ages 10 and 6—play in the park alone. Apparently a neighbor spotted the pair on the playground, two blocks away from their home, and called the authorities who showed up at Meitiv’s house and threatened to take their kids away.
3 Must-Read Children’s Books About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is front and center in the media lately due to the Golden Globe nominated film Selma. The film covers the push for voting rights by activists in Selma, Alabama and the three-month period leading up to the infamous Bloody Sunday march in 1965.
Check Out the Sneaky Way Police Are Using Social Media to Bust Teens
When I was still in the classroom, Myspace, YouTube, and AOL Instant Messenger were all the rage with my students. Instead of passing notes in English class, my students were feverishly texting and IMing each other whenever their teachers had their backs turned. As our society has become more tech savvy, teens and tweens have gone from meeting up afterschool to chat with their friends, to Facebooking, tweeting, and Instagraming every moment of their lives. And police are watching.
This Brilliant 11-Year-Old Ferguson Resident Is the Future
Remember this name: Marquis Govan.
The 11-year-old Ferguson, Missouri boy made national news when he appeared on a segment of CBS Sunday Morning after giving a powerful 2-minute speech to the local county council about the civil unrest in the city.
Book Review + Giveaway: ‘I Want to Be An Athlete & Entrepreneur’
So this is exciting, and a super long time coming. A few months ago Garrett Carter reached out to me after I posted the list of 35 books Brown boys will love, and asked if I’d review his book + give away a few copies. Of course, I said yes, then proceeded to sit on it–for months.
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After Ferguson: Here’s The Talk That Needs to Happen
By now you’ve heard about the Grand Jury’s decision in Ferguson, Missouri not to indict Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown. While several folks in Ferguson took the decision HARD, gathering in the streets to express their anger and rage, I’ve been trying to get a handle on exactly how I feel.
