#miseducated

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If, “started from the bottom now I’m here” was a book. Wow. This is a helluva story. Brandon reminds me of people from my same hood. People from my high school. People that others counted out and gave up on. “Black youth, no matter how gifted or talented, miss out on opportunities because their family’s earning power is less than their white classmates’. Lack of access, not lack of ability, often keeps Black people from accomplishing what they could in a more equitable world.” This definitely rings true for me and others who grew up in ‘the hood.’ We were very Black and talented kids, who had no resources or access to programs that could take us away from our environment and/or provide us with the necessary exposure to get ahead in life. If you got out of the hood, you were an exception; not the norm. Brandon tells the story of many young Black kids, who needed direction, support, and accountability while growing up. He experienced a life of pain, suffering, despair, hopelessness by the hands of the ones who were supposed to protect him. However, because of the vicious cycle of domestic violence and substance abuse, and lack of parental support, Brandon turned to the only things that could be there for him when he needed it. Brandon’s story should be shared across the globe because if he can do it, and learn to shift his thinking, practice his deficiencies, and learn how to hone skills, others have the capacity to do so as well. Young Black men and women, need support, resources, access, belief, self-esteem, and self-confidence to push themselves past that comfortable threshold. It is no secret that we grow through painful experiences, but if you can channel those experiences and failures into opportunities, you will become amazing! Having the right support system is vital to young Black youth, and teachers and those who have a direct link to young people should definitely feel encouraged because a word, or a hug, or a nod, can make a difference in some person’s life when they need it most. Thank you to Hachette Books, NetGalley, & Brandon Fleming for this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. Full review: 🔗 in bio. #miseducated https://www.instagram.com/p/CQHXsdlrEmz/?utm_medium=tumblr

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On a Friday in August, our favorite NYC cultural professionals gathered to “process” the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’s impact 20 years later and Lauryn’s significance today. Ended the evening with a jam session and performance from Tidal Rising Artist, OWO.

Lauryn Live