Author: Ryan A. Bell

A Point of View: The Public Education Pandemic

A Point of View: The Public Education Pandemic

Posted by | Apr 2, 2020 | , | 0

Recently I posted a status on Facebook in response to the school closings related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It  stated, “Public education for our Black/Brown kids, poor Black/Brown kids all but sucks anyway. Hopefully we take this time to, in a genuine way, examine the conditions of our public education system for Black/Brown children.” The response I received was quite shocking to say the least. Then it hit me—my statement on public education pointed to a larger dilemma: We find it difficult to accept truth.

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A Point of View: The ‘Two Faces’ of Leadership Explained in The Relationship of Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X

A Point of View: The ‘Two Faces’ of Leadership Explained in The Relationship of Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X

Posted by | Jan 16, 2020 | , | 0

I would dare say that one of the greatest examples, yet, one of the most overlooked or unappreciated leaders in history is The Honorable Elijah Muhammad of The Nation of Islam (NOI). He possessed what I call, “the two faces of leadership.” The ability to balance between the ideals of emotion and practicality. Elijah Muhammad’s relationship with El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, better known as Malcolm X, provides us the perfect display of this theory in action.

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A Point of View: Redefining the Black Male Role Model in Education and Mentorship

A Point of View: Redefining the Black Male Role Model in Education and Mentorship

Posted by | Oct 31, 2019 | , | 0

Stephen R. Covey has a saying, “Progress moves at the speed of trust.” Now, if you believe this to be true, one might consider the following questions in their quest towards progress: How do you foster an atmosphere of acceptability, accountability, and continuity? How do you begin to truly and authentically bridge gaps between purpose and promise? How do we walk the paths of roads we’ve never traveled?

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A Point of View: “I am Here and Ready” — An Open Letter to Educators from a Father

A Point of View: “I am Here and Ready” — An Open Letter to Educators from a Father

Posted by | Sep 5, 2019 | , | 0

Dear Educators, 
I am writing this letter to you as an educator myself, and as an advocate for fathers and men—more specifically, Black fathers and men. I am writing this letter as a challenge, a charge for you to consider a shift in perspective—a shift that I believe will yield incremental gains towards more inclusive and equitable school environments, and ultimately, a more just and desirable education system.

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The Buzz: On LeBron James & Unapologetic Black Fatherhood

The Buzz: On LeBron James & Unapologetic Black Fatherhood

Posted by | Aug 8, 2019 | , | 0

Egotistical, narcissistic, attention seeking, being “extra” and “doing too much” are all terms and phrases I have heard used to describe basketball star Lebron James over the past week. The interesting part is that these comments do not stem from actions or behaviors he has displayed on the basketball court. These comments are in reference to the excitement and exuberance he recently displayed during one of his son’s AAU basketball games.

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