ATL Teacher
Posted in Whatever is on my mind on Jul 23rd, 2008
( a sample of my study habits )
I had terrible study habits as a high school student and during undergrad, yet I expect my pre-teen and teen aged students to go home, turn off the tv, phone, and internet, and pour over the homework that I’ve given them for hours.
I’ve come to realize that for [...]
Posted in Food For Thought, Whatever is on my mind, issues of class on Jul 22nd, 2008
America is, by and large, a nation whose culture is shaped by our middle class. As such Americans have a tendency to overindulge in their own self importance. Hence, blogging, myspace pages, email blasts from friends, therapy, etc.
I can’t help but feel as though our privileged and insulated status in the world contributes to our [...]
Posted in Whatever is on my mind on Jul 21st, 2008
I saw this over at On The Tenure Track and just had to share it with you!
Posted in Identity, Whatever is on my mind, issues of class on Jul 21st, 2008
I haven’t been posting lately because I’ve been dealing with this whole theft situation. Even though what was taken wasn’t very valuable and can easily be replaced, the act of the taking did bring some security and class issues to mind that I wasn’t really ready to deal with.
I often find myself preaching to others [...]
Posted in Whatever is on my mind, issues of class on Jun 30th, 2008
Ghetto Economics with Internets Celebrities from Brian Lehrer Live on Vimeo.
Another gem from Dallas and Rafi.
Posted in Whatever is on my mind on Jun 28th, 2008
I think I’ve mentioned before how I live in the hood. I try not to characterize my neighborhood in a disparaging light, but sometimes that characterization is unavoidable.
Recently, I’ve had two bags and two large CD cases stolen from the trunk of my car. The car was parked right in front of my townhouse [...]
Posted in Whatever is on my mind on Jun 20th, 2008
I started playing the trumpet again recently and I’ve been youtubing some Dizzy and Arturo when I came across this little gem.
Wasn’t it great that our A list celebs would all do the muppet show and sesame street ?
Imagine lil wayne doing a segment with elmo
Posted in Whatever is on my mind on Jun 14th, 2008
I always love a Spike Lee joint. Hopefully he’ll still use his trademark shot.
Posted in Whatever is on my mind on Jun 12th, 2008
This looks great ( but wouldn’t it have been iller if the lead characters were Black and/or Hispanic…I’m just saying )
Posted in Whatever is on my mind on Jun 10th, 2008
I didn’t realize that “mainstream” America was so far removed from Black culture until the Obamas’ show of love for one another became a national news story.
I’m really concerned now because everything the brother does is going to be dissected, investigated, and eventually appropriated by “mainstream” America.
A closed fist high five ?????? SMH.
