From Curiosity to Satisfaction
When we were children, we had a saying, “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.” Children grow and develop their minds through curiosity. They can be counted upon to ask endless questions “ad nauseam.” As my dad would … Continue reading From Curiosity to Satisfaction
How Curiosity Can Be Used to Create a Better Future by William Jones, Jr.
Curiosity simply put is a “strong desire to know or learn something.” An INC. article from March 19, 2025, titled “How to Use the Art of Curiosity to Build Genuine Connections”, takes it a step further by discussing ways that … Continue reading How Curiosity Can Be Used to Create a Better Future by William Jones, Jr.
Curiosity: Bridging the Gap
Curiosity is a term that satisfies the need to know more about a specific person, place, or thing. It is a concept that drives the unconscious and conscious mind to bring about commonality and drive. It draws one closer by … Continue reading Curiosity: Bridging the Gap
Staying Grounded in the Storm
As we head into another academic year, I am contemplating two competing truths: things in the U.S. feel heavier than ever, yet I remain committed to the work I have been doing for over 25 years. I may be even … Continue reading Staying Grounded in the Storm
The Strategy For Universal Success, vs Post Racial “Merit Based, Fantasy”.
“Systemic racism isn’t about whether you like the color of somebody or not. It’s whether you have included them in the strategy for success.” -TD Jakes The other day, I had an intriguing conversation with a person who said that … Continue reading The Strategy For Universal Success, vs Post Racial “Merit Based, Fantasy”.
The Purpose, Power, and Point of Education
In 1947, a young Morehouse College student named Martin Luther King Jr. wrote an article titled The Purpose of Education. In it, he said, “We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” … Continue reading The Purpose, Power, and Point of Education
When the Lion Writes: Reclaiming the Narrative of History
For teachers, parents, and students, August is a time for new beginnings. Much like the commemoration of the New Year on January 1st, it’s marked with fresh starts, resolutions, and renewed hopes. August signals the beginning of the school year, … Continue reading When the Lion Writes: Reclaiming the Narrative of History
Nothing Can Keep Us Down
Still I Rise By Maya Angelou You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you … Continue reading Nothing Can Keep Us Down
Universities as Cornerstones of Democracy
The health of a democracy is inextricably linked to the vitality of its educational institutions, particularly its universities. Far from being ivory towers isolated from societal concerns, universities serve as crucial crucibles where the principles of a thriving democracy – … Continue reading Universities as Cornerstones of Democracy
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