College, Education

College Education: Privilege or Human Right?

by AJAskerneese • March 25, 2012 • 2 Comments

TweetThis semester I posed the following question to my college students: Do you believe a college education should be a privilege to those who can afford it or be a shared societal responsibility to support anyone who wants to earn…

be…a poem for trayvon martin by bennie herron

by bherron • March 19, 2012 • 1 Comment

Tweetbe bend metal act steel be still trust only your legs use them stand firm breath deep walk free exist inward cross waters restructure disembody reassemble organize disengage insist be birth engender unearth dissolve deliver let go go back divide…

Stages: a handbook on men & relationships

by CD Burns • March 15, 2012 • 0 Comments

TweetThere are four stages men go through before settling down with one woman, according to Terrence Matthews. If a man hasn’t encountered each stage he will never be ready for marriage. Terrence relays his Stages theory to the reader as…

African-American Lit: 1940-1960 Conversation

by CD Burns • March 15, 2012 • 3 Comments

TweetAfter the Harlem Renaissance (kind of odd to say this considering Langston Hughes and Zora Neale and others continued creating after the Depression) ended, another distinction in Literature by Blacks began. Do I agree with this separation? (The distinction occurs…

You Should Read This: A Man’s State of Mind by Christopher D. Burns

by CD Burns • March 12, 2012 • 0 Comments

TweetIt only takes one time for a man to be hurt before he turns bad. Unlike women, men… Well, let’s say men don’t have the recovery capabilities that women own. Darryl Cartier no longer wants to be wrong, but the…

Jean Toomer’s “Cane” Assignment

by CD Burns • February 22, 2012 • 4 Comments

TweetThe Harlem Renaissance has been our first move away from the poetry and literature of slavery and reconstruction. That is kind of obvious, but I know that reading the early works of Black writers becomes a difficult process since it…

African-American Literature Test 1

by CD Burns • February 21, 2012 • 2 Comments

TweetOkay here is the first take home test. Anyone visiting the site who is interested in taking the test is more than welcome. The test is 7 pages. Please take the time to print this test and answer the questions…

African American Literature: The Harlem Renaissance 1919-1940

by CD Burns • February 16, 2012 • 2 Comments

TweetWe discussed the Reconstruction and the Great Migration very briefly. What remains important in looking at the Reconstruction period of literature is how Blacks had to learn to adjust to not pursuing freedom from slavery any longer, but pursuing equality…

My Annual ‘Valentine’s Ruins Perfectly Good Relationships’ Post

by CD Burns • February 11, 2012 • 1 Comment

Tweet You want to buy something? Buy this shirt: http://iamshoebox.spreadshirt.com/ I’m married and very happy. I guess saying that makes it kind of suspect, but just trust me on this, life is beautiful. After working in colleges and high…

African American Lit: Southwest TN – Literature of the Reconstruction – The New Negro Renaissance

by CD Burns • February 9, 2012 • 7 Comments

TweetWhew, that is one long title. We are switching gears and moving from the Literature of Slavery. Once again there is not enough time in one semester to take on the authors that you have heard of, let alone the…

A Huey P. Newton Story: A quick review

by CD Burns • February 7, 2012 • 3 Comments

TweetM-M-M-Mookie, M-M-M-Malcolm, M-M-M-Martin… Real quick what film is this from? Why is it significant? When I think of Spike Lee films there is a character in every film who captures the essence of the director’s direction and statements in performances…

African-American Literature: The Literature of Slavery -Intro

by CD Burns • February 6, 2012 • 0 Comments

TweetThe Vernacular Tradition was a great way to start the course. We were able to analyze the language used in the various forms of oratory that helped to shape and became a part of the Black literary journey. The Literature…

Celebrate BHM 2012 – Robin Roberts

by Lisa B • February 3, 2012 • 0 Comments

Tweet I’m celebrating Black History Month February 2012 by honoring living legends who gleam from leaders of our past and continue in their footsteps of making their mark on the world. Robin Roberts. Did you know that Robin Roberts will…

Celebrate BHM 2012 – John Legend

by Lisa B • February 3, 2012 • 0 Comments

TweetLisa B. is back and I’m celebrating Black History Month February 2012 by honoring living legends who gleam from leaders of our past and continue in their footsteps of making their mark on the world. Singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist,…

African-American Lit: Southwest TN. College – The Vernacular Tradition & The Last Poets

by CD Burns • February 2, 2012 • 7 Comments

TweetIn concluding the discussion on the Vernacular Tradition we watched a Bravo show about The Last Poets. Instead of going into detail in regard to the show, I’d like to list a series of questions/statements. I won’t state the obvious…

African-American Lit: The Vernacular Tradition Continued

by CD Burns • January 29, 2012 • 7 Comments

TweetThe Vernacular Tradition remains an influential part of Black Literature. The Norton Anthology takes an extensive look at the Spoken word in the Black community prior to delving into the written history. This is a point of interest that both…

African-American Literature: Southwest TN. – The Vernacular Tradition

by CD Burns • January 25, 2012 • 9 Comments

TweetIn the previous post (Introduction) I asked “Is African-American Literature’s absence in high school one of the primary reasons race relations are still complex?” I am still interested in feedback on this question. Today the class moved into the section…

African American Literature: Southwest TN. College – Intro

by CD Burns • January 19, 2012 • 7 Comments

TweetThis semester (Spring 2012) I will be attempting to carry the class conversation beyond the parameters of the school and into cyberspace to allow any person interested in commenting and reading to discuss potential topics with the students who have…

Get To Know: The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster

by CD Burns • January 18, 2012 • 0 Comments

TweetA mix of Stevie Nicks, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, with a dash of interpretation like Cassandra Wilson ,the Phenomenal Ruthie Foster captures a new rock and soul sound mixed with spirituals, jazz and country in generating her signature…

Memphis Hi Lites: Folks Folly

by CD Burns • January 9, 2012 • 0 Comments

TweetOkay the initial thought when you see the words Folks Folly is? I’m waiting, waiting… I have a business partner who lives in New York. He has never been to Memphis, but he took the time right before Christmas to…

The Dragon’s Tooth: Ashtown Burials 1 by N.D. Wilson – a review

by CD Burns • January 2, 2012 • 0 Comments

TweetTypically my reviews are less reviewish and more analysis, but what does that matter? They are all pretty informative so what do you expect of this one? Okay, you see the cover? Kid with dark hair, the author’s name has…

Rise of the Planet of the Apes: Amazing, Incredible… I want to curse

by CD Burns • December 21, 2011 • 2 Comments

TweetMost people have the pleasure of enjoying films on the big screen. Unfortunately, my wife and I have far too much respect to drop the kids off at the in-laws house for every big release. This means that we have…

25 Key Points: Key Point 20 – Stay Away From Dream Killers

by CD Burns • November 29, 2011 • 1 Comment

TweetKey Point 20: Stay Away From Dream Killers – This section can easily be its own book. However, I will keep it simple. There are two types of people in this world: supportive and non-supportive. Is it this black and…

25 Key Points: Key Point 19 – You Have Great Ideas

by CD Burns • November 28, 2011 • 2 Comments

TweetKey Point 19: You Have Great Ideas – I tell people all of the time, don’t tell me what you are thinking about doing. I’m the person who believes in you. I am not a dream killer. I am going…

25 Key Points: Key Point 18 – Conquer Your Region First

by CD Burns • November 25, 2011 • 4 Comments

TweetKey Point 18: Conquer Your Region First – In all honesty I am swimming upstream. I know I told you not to do this, but I really, really enjoy writing about the NBA. I’m passionate about it. How has this…

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