Tackling Opportunities: 3 Academic Lessons from Football

Jerome Bettis

I’ll never forget watching my brother play college football on national television.  Alex was on the Air Force Academy Fighting Falcons team that played the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the early 1990s. Back then, the Irish had a running back by the name of Jerome “The Bus” Bettis.  Bettis was a man-child back then [...]

Got an MBA? 3 Reasons to Pursue a DBA

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I’m not talking about DBA as in “database administrator” or “doing business as,” but a Doctorate of Business Administration. Most people interested in pursuing the highest level of formal education opt for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.  I would like to share 3 reasons why people may want to consider pursuing a Doctorate of [...]

Alternative Schools: Are Black Children Targeted?

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  Each year, more and more of our young black minds are taken out of the traditional school setting and into an alternative school, education or program. The cause of such a transfer assumingly stems from: Academic Failure Poor School Attendance Social Withdrawal Conduct Disorder (rebellious/angry/bipolar/defiant/disrespectful) Peer issues (fighting/arguments) Cult/gang related activities The list goes [...]

Give Yourself Credit When Credit is Due

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I was a recent keynote speaker at an Adult Literacy program’s graduation in which adults received GED diplomas.  Individuals were also being recognized for their continuation in ESL and GED studies, and a few students for securing U.S. citizenship.  In my speech, I told the audience to savor the moment. When you have taken a [...]

What 2 Homeless Students Can Teach Us About Overcoming Adversity

eboni-boykin

As someone who has had to overcome major challenges, I am often drawn to stories about individuals who overcome obstacles to achieve their dreams. However, two recent stories really caught my attention partly because they were positive stories about black youths for a change, but mainly because of the lessons that can be learned from [...]

Education and Achievement: What Parents Can Do to Bridge the Gap

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One thing that I find troubling is the lack of access that is afforded to many parents with regards to educating their children. An ability to speak more than one language, a defined curriculum of math and science, as well as, an understanding of the workings of the world outside of American shores will give [...]

Frame of Reference: The Power of Clarity

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Whatever you’re trying to accomplish, clarity is paramount. Being consistent and staying on track is largely a result of being unambiguous about your life and purpose. Fortunately, getting clarity in your life is easy with a little daily effort. Having clear goals is critical. Your brain is much more capable of finding solutions if the [...]