#newblackstereotype

[joinremake-blog]

"After more than 10 years in foster care and having lived in more than a dozen foster homes and group homes, I did something that I (and many others) did not imagine was even possible—I finished school! I attended three different middle schools and four different high schools while I was in care. I never thought I would even finish high school. I’ve earned four degrees since leaving foster care. The BA I got from Bennett College taught me to be proud of being a Black woman. The MA I earned from North Carolina A&T State University introduced me to the great work from Black literary giants. Both of those HBCUs taught me the legacy of Black revolutionaries and that has proven particularly useful, especially now. The MA degree I received from the University of Massachusetts Amherst helped me to know that I have more fight in me than I thought. But this degree—this PhD—is special. It represents something much larger, I think. This one is for the little Black girls and the little Black boys who are languishing in the child welfare system and cannot see their lives beyond foster care. This one is for you. I just need you to know you can do this! I believe in you."- Dr. Julia Charles Dr. Julia received her PhD in African American Studies (concentration 19th and 20th century literature and culture) and will join the faculty at Auburn University as Assistant Professor of Early African American Literature in the fall. #NewBlackStereotype #BecauseOfThemWeCan #EuniqueJones #WeAreNotAStatistic #FosterCare #WeMadeIt #reMakE #Nonprofit

[youngpeopleofcolorinc]

Very inspired & uplifted by all the graduation stories making their way around the Internet. We are constantly bombarded with the idea that our kids are not motivated or concerned with education, and that we have to sacrifice self expression for respectability. Here’s proof both of those notions is not true. #Repost @becauseofthem with @repostapp. ・・・ “My twin sons, Aspen D. McNair and Ashton D. McNair, graduated from Delaware State University on May 17th 2015. They earned the degrees of BA Criminal Justice w/minor in Coaching Management and BA Mass Communications w/minor in Hospitality & Tourism Management respectively. This was indeed a day of celebration! However, it was not unexpected or unplanned. Both my husband and I have college degrees and furthering their education was a common topic in our household. Yes, my sons have dreads and tattoos but their outside appearance does NOT define them. They’ve both held one or two jobs consistently since the age of 15 and have never been arrested. Growing up, they were constantly reminded that their actions, good or bad, have consequences. I will admit that it wasn’t always “peaches and cream” but I love my sons, and like any parent, did my best to raise respectful men with strong morals and values as human beings. I am one of many proud parents to college graduates that just happen to be African- American males.”-Anita Love! To share your story, send us a message through the page or email them to us at [email protected] #becauseofthemwecan #newblackstereotype Photo Credit: Tami E. Johnson/ The Brand Studio

[cheboogy]

#FeelingHerself #FeelingMyself #NewBlackStereotype #ClassOf2015 #Masters #My #NerdGirl #NJIT