"Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced."
-James Baldwin
Transformation begins at home, within our communities, and spreading that information to serve others who may need it.
Whether to be seen, heard, or understood, representation matters in media, and being able to connect with others on the mission to eradicate illiteracy within our student communities.
Be sure to explore media clips, speaking engagements, and more from The Jacob’s Puzzle Foundation by clicking on any of the links below to learn more about us!
The Washingtonian Informer TV
Program Director and Special Education ELA teacher, Mr. Minor got to be interviewed by the Washingtonian Informer TV, WIN-TV, on their Facebook live. WIN-TV wanted to speak to teachers as they were adjusting and back to school. This was such an opportunity as a black male educator teaching students in the local area of southeast DC, Anacostia neighborhood.
Speak Black Man Podcast Live
On Season III, Episode 22 "Raising the Bar", SBM, hosted by Prof. JBA features special guest, Mr. A. Minor as they discuss raising the bar mentally, emotionally and spiritually for Black men. How can we as a village support each other as black men, as educators, as humans, to serve our students.
Community Impact Assembly 2023, Charlotte, NC
The conference focuses on building community among male educators of color nationwide while gaining leadership and professional skills to apply in the classroom or educational worksite. Leading professional development workshops on “Building an Inclusive Community”, educators were equipped with various strategies to build community through SEL practices, relational trust, and agency to take back to their classrooms.
