Darius White
Gone to Ghana: no major revelations, just big reflections...
What did African male educators teach this "African-American" educator?
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Darius White
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The Joys & Killjoys of 2023-24: true love, world wars, Air Jordans???
How does a Black male educator maintain joy during war?
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Darius White
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How to Write Your Own Contract: setting your own terms & conditions (teacher edition)
Have you ever written your own contract? I mean the personal contract for your actual professional contract?
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Darius White
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Just Black Vision-Boarding: why (all) teachers need vision boards
What is the power of a vision board?What is social impact without sustainability? What is "vocation" without vision?
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Darius White
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Drank the Kool-Aid: red or green?
What happens when you've drunk the corporate Kool-Aid for too long? Does this teacher have a drinking problem?
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Darius White
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"Pain Away": financial freedom? (pt#1)
Is it possible for a Black male teacher to achieve financial freedom? How did I learn financial literacy? Can money take the pain away?
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Darius White
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Just Black Fathers: lessons from a Black father to a Black male teacher
Happy Father's Day. Why do Black fathers matter? What happens when Black fatherhood meets Black teachers?
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Darius White
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The Joys & Killjoys of 2022-23: drama, transitions, babies
How would a Black male educator define and identify "joy" in 2023? What's the difference between happiness and joy?
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Darius White
9 min read
What is "joy" for a Black Male Teacher?: the joys & killjoys of 2021-22
What events brought you into a state of joy this year? What were potential threats or deterrents to your joy?
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Darius White
6 min read
The Souls of Black Teachers: I want my soul back...(part 1)
What is a soul? Do teachers have souls? Where are souls living, left, or lost inside and outside of the classroom?
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Darius White
9 min read
Watch Yo' Mouth/Talk Yo' Sh*t: over 20 lessons learned about having tough conversations in class
Exactly how do you navigate and facilitate hard conversations in the classroom? Here are some lessons I have learned while on the job.
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Darius White
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T: the importance of respect in our classrooms
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find out what it means to me...
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Darius White
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Professional Malpractice: f*ckups, failures, foolishness
How can we teachers learn from our mistakes? Ever wondered why some students are not your biggest fans?
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Darius White
4 min read
"I Am Not Your Negro": Centering Blackness
What inspired this blog? Who inspired this blog? Thanks, James Baldwin.
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Darius White
6 min read
Full Circle: 6 memorable quotes from my first year TEACHING in private school
You won't believe the things I heard while teaching in private school. Minority teachers, tell me if I'm lying.
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Darius White
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Transitioning: 6 memorable quotes from my first year in private school
What is the craziest thing a token Black kid can hear in private school? Teachers, your words matter.
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Darius White
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Private School Quotables pt#3: back to school edition (micro-aggressions & micro-healing)
While we adults know our young people may not openly share, how can we support them through moments of "micro-aggression" and maltreatment?
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Darius White
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Dear Black Boys & Black Men (pt 1)
I love you. I love him. I love us. No, I really do. I had to say that because we may not hear that enough. And let me be very clear, we...
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Darius White
9 min read
Dear Black Boys & Black Men: thank you, bell hooks (pt 3) [LONG]
Black boys and Black men, so what is power? Do we understand our power? What is Black Masculinity?
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Darius White
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Dear Black Boys & Black Men: enter the multiverse (pt 2)
What’s your origin story? What key moment marked the beginning of your hero’s journey? When did you discover your powers?
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