by Adetokunbo Fatoke, Ed.D. | Feb 1, 2015 | Culture, Positivity
There are times when reading prompts action – this in one of those times. Following the reading of the article, “Marshawn Lynch Is Not A Black Media Hero,” I felt obligated to respond. First, the goal of this piece is not to debate and deconstruct the author’s...
by Adetokunbo Fatoke, Ed.D. | Oct 22, 2014 | Blog, Culture
I recently perused my old notes from the classic book The Mis-Education of the Negro. Dr. Carter G. Woodson asserted that Black children in American schools are not actually taught but encouraged to accept inferiority. In doing so, Black children become reliant on a...
by Adetokunbo Fatoke, Ed.D. | Oct 18, 2014 | Culture, Positivity
Wednesday evenings are now known as “Black Wednesday” in my household. Akin to a national holiday, everything stops in observance of Black-ish. Yes, the television situational comedy (sitcom) Black-ish. At first, I, too, did not appreciate the name of the sitcom. The...
by Adetokunbo Fatoke, Ed.D. | Apr 29, 2014 | Culture
There has been much vitriol and discussion regarding the Clippers lately. The NBA has yet to take a stance, but sponsors have begun separating themselves from the Clippers, as they illustrate their dissatisfaction with the owner, Donald Sterling. Although many have...
by Adetokunbo Fatoke, Ed.D. | Apr 16, 2014 | News, Positivity
Another violent weekend in Chicago claimed the lives of four and wounded 32 others. Many Chicago neighborhoods are similar to warzones, where residents are being held hostage by the constant threat of danger. Sadly, a blatant disregard for life, hopelessness, and the...
by Adetokunbo Fatoke, Ed.D. | Mar 26, 2014 | Blog
Education has become a staging area for innovative ideas. Similar to technology, education seeks the newest idea to improve test scores, measure student learning, and prepare students to be productive members of society. As an educator, witnessing these shifts in...
by Adetokunbo Fatoke, Ed.D. | Mar 24, 2014 | Blog, News
Remember the Trayvon Martin case? Akin to many (African) Americans, I, too, was appalled by the verdict of the Trayvon Martin Case. As an African-American man and father, I found it difficult accepting the words “Not Guilty.” They haunted me similar to Candyman. I...
