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Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself

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  Over the summer, I completed my doctoral studies at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. It was a wonderful but arduous journey that began on the eve of the global pandemic. So, the culmination of that journey left me with overwhelming gratitude and a great deal of relief as I thank my God in HeavenšŸ’ž and all the earthly vessels who helped to make it possible. The best thing about the journey was having my father and wife there in Boston to witness this great and holy milestone. Now, what’s next? Well, I am making efforts to get back into writing. This is where Morphological Confetti comes into play. I have neglected her for so long, and I have failed to sit down and confer with her when, in the past, she was my escape. In my absence, friends, old and new, have commented on posts; spammers have even been so kind as to leave their links and viral content. However, my notifications were not set, so I was none the wiser. Now, I regret it because I missed out on replying to those...

Malcolm X Dedication in Washington DC

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  Washington, D.C.'s Malcolm X Elementary School was originally built in the early 1960s. I grew up in Ward 8 and attended elementary school nearby at Washington Highland Elementary school [now closed] up to the 6th grade. Malcolm X and Highland were one of many neighborhood schools East of the Anacostia in the 1970s - 1980s. However, Malcolm X is one of the few neighborhood schools still standing. The newly renovated campus is stunning. I'll be sure to visit.

Artificial Intelligence Describing Morphological Confetti

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AI  Photo and Overview As an educator, I have my reservations about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) but like most technological advances, it has its positive aspects. I recently used AI to produce this image of me on one of my social media platforms. I thought is was accurate. I suppose that is what causes skepticism and subsequent fear with some folks. Also, I looked up a description of "Morphological Confetti" using AI and this is what it produced:   "Morphological confetti" isn't a standard or widely recognized term. However, if we break it down, it suggests a connection between the study of word structure (morphology) and a sense of celebration or scattering, like confetti. Here's a possible interpretation: Morphology: The study of word formation which includes the structure of words, their parts (morphemes), and how they combine to form new words. Confetti: Small pieces of brightly colored paper thrown to celebrate or mark a special...

Black Men in Life Space: A Change for the Better

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Photo Source: Showtime The late great Chicago soul singer, Sam Cooke sang and announced that "A Change is Gonna Come." On season five of Showtime's, "The Chi," the award-winning writer, creator, producer, actor, and CEO Lena Waithe is helping to change the way everyone views Black men in life space. The  APA Dictionary of Psychology defines  Life space as  a representation of the environmental, biological, social, and psychological influences that define one person’s unique reality at a given moment in time. The physical and psychological environment of Black men in life and in film has been in jeopardy for decades but Waithe is helping to change that perception while maintaining characters who are flawed but redeemable. On the eighth episode of The Chi, Season 5 “Sweet Thing” (S5E8) the overriding theme is all about change. For some, change can be painful. Change means that things will not remain as they were; in fact, change can mean a shift that is sometimes...

Showing My Face: Self Reflection and Thoughts on Writing

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Hello friends. I'm just showing my face while I am still in my birthday month of August. Go Leos! Like many, I do an assessment of my life on my birthday; I take stock and think about the necessary changes for myself. For me, it's about getting better and doing better. This year was no different, while I have been sitting at home during this pandemic. I am still finishing up my doctoral studies. I have been doing my coursework since 2018 with a focus on critical pedagogy, and I will soon start my thesis work. So, I am moving forward, but I have been thinking more about creative writing. Currently, most of my writing is academic, but I long to sit and write creatively. I crave it so much that I throw some of that creativity into my academic writing. So, my goal this year is to make more of an effort to publish poetry and maybe some short stories. We'll see. I have made progress in other areas of my life this year, so maybe it is a sign of things to come. Again, we will see. ...

Moanin' - Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers - Live

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Peace Be Still

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I was just sitting here thinking about the "Stay-At-Home" order and how to be content through the madness. Trust me, it is not always easy. I have moments where I feel a little anxious, and I have moments where fear will try to set in to disturb my peace. Nevertheless, they are merely moments; they are not part of my daily existence. Most of the time, I feel content and at peace; most of the time, I feel happiness and joy; and most of the time, I feel loved and respected by my friends and family. I can only hope and wish the same for anyone who reads this post. Well, take care and be safe. I just wanted to share my thoughts with you today. Peace~