Understanding the Impact of Black Male Teachers

The speaker shares his experience teaching a summer program in New Orleans, highlighting the limited aspirations of young Black boys. Inspired by his educator mother, he founded an organization to recruit Black male teachers, aiming to expand possibilities beyond sports and entertainment. The program offers a fellowship with a focus on gradual teaching exposure and personal development through the Cipher series. The speaker emphasizes the transformative impact of Black male teachers and envisions a future where they are role models alongside sports figures.

What was the common aspiration among the young boys in the summer program?

• To become doctors

• To become musicians

• To become teachers

• To become sports figures

What percentage of teachers in the United States are Black men?

• Less than 3%

• Less than 10%

• Less than 1%

• Less than 5%

What is the primary goal of the Brothers Empowered to Teach program?

• To recruit Black male teachers

• To provide scholarships for all students

• To train athletic coaches

• To offer online courses

What is the first year of the Brothers Empowered to Teach program focused on?

• Classroom management

• Lesson planning

• Observation

• Teaching full-time

What is the 'special sauce' of the Brothers Empowered to Teach program?

• The teaching curriculum

• The Cipher series

• The online resources

• The sports activities

What topics are covered in the Cipher series?

• History and Geography

• Mathematics and Science

• Masculinity and Networking

• Art and Music

What was Alex Halstead's major before joining the program?

• History

• Biology

• Mathematics

• Creative Writing

What transformation did Alex Halstead experience through the program?

• He became a professional athlete

• He found direction and became a role model

• He dropped out of college

• He started a business

What is the envisioned future for Black male teachers according to the speaker?

• They will focus only on sports

• They will be seen as role models and superheroes

• They will be less involved in education

• They will work in administrative roles

What is the speaker's hope for the future aspirations of young Black boys?

• To avoid education altogether

• To focus on entertainment careers

• To include teachers like Mr. Halstead and Mr. Irving

• To only aspire to be athletes