Young Men of Color Tag

Sunday Brain Dump – 12/7/14

It was an arduous day at The Heights! Fitting end to what honestly was quite the arduous week for me! Gosh, I'm tired! Today was the last installment of "The Takeover," as series of messages where I spend the entire message time answering various questions submitted by...

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Are We Getting the Facts?

In my quest for loving dialogue regarding the current race issues in our country, I hear often from people on both sides is that we should "listen to the facts," or “make sure that we are looking at the facts!” What exactly are the facts? Are...

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Rules of Engagement [VIDEO]

Watch as Dr. Manning breaks down principles from his book, Saving Our Sons, at a DC social event called "Man Up - Meet Up" hosted by FLASSH Continuing Education Resources. For anyone who wants to effectively engage young men of color, here are the basic "rules...

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Ferguson Response

My heart aches for what is taking place in Ferguson, MO. Once again, the “system” has notified us that the lives of young men of color hold less value than others. What we are seeing is the reinstitution of the Three-Fifths Compromise. The life of...

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