All posts by Dr. James Thomas Jones III

HBCU Endowments: A Building Black for African-Americans Economic Growth & Sustainability

Please join Manhood, Race, and Culture INTERACTIVE (MRCi) for an engaging discussion by Mr. William A. Foster, IV. Tonight’s presentation will focus on the topic of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Endowments and how they should be serving as a building block for African-Americans Economic Growth and Sustainability.

Mr. Foster is an accomplished businessman and community leader who is serving as a significant contributing factor to the revitalization of Houston’s Fifth Ward Community. He is also the Editor-In-Chief/President of HBCU Money & HBCU Politics.

The program begins tonight November 19 (Thursday) @ 7:30 EST //// 6:30 CST and lasts for 90 minutes — We are committed to starting the program on time and ending it on time.

Access this meeting by clicking here.

Once again, you are welcome to join us tonight — November 19 (Thursday) @ 7:30 EST ////  6:30 CST — to interact with community activist and financial guru William A. Foster regarding this important issue of how Historically Black Colleges and Universities Endowments should be serving as building blocks for African-Americans Economic Growth and Sustainability. To hear this riveting discussion and interact with Mr. Foster, click here.

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The Pursuit and Process of Black Men Securing a Doctoral Degree

Please join MRCi for our first-ever focus group tonight November 12 (Thursday) @ 7:30 EST ////  6:30 CST by clicking here. Dr. Kenyatta Phelps will head a focus group seeking answers surrounding what is the process that Black Men undergo while pursuing a Doctoral Degree.

Please join us tonight — November 12 (Thursday) @ 7:30 est ////  6:30 cst — to aid this scholar as she seeks answers to this very important issue by clicking here.

 

How Many Did You Have?: The Case of the Missing Black Male Teacher

Please join our intellectual community for a historically grounded discussion over “The Case of the Missing Black Male Teacher.”

The MRCi (Manhood, Race, and Culture Interactive) discussion begins promptly at 7:30 Eastern Standard Time & 6:30 Central Standard Time. Please click this link to join the discussion.

We will discuss the following issues.

  • Why are there so few Black Male educators? 
  • Why do we need Black Male educators?
  • What can we do to improve the presence of Black Male educators?
  • Does the presence of Black Male teachers possess the power to significantly improve the academic and life performance of young Black Males?
  • Does the use of a standardized curriculum remove influence and power from Black educators?

So, once again, please join our intellectual community that is filled with teachers, collegians, professors, community activists, and scholars by clicking this link for an intriguing discussion regarding a pertinent issue facing Black America. The discussion begins promptly at 7:30 Eastern Standard Time & 6:30 Central Standard Time.

We are looking forward to hearing your perspective.

What Happened to all of the Marriageable Black Men? aka Will The Lord Ever Deliver Black Women’s Knight in Shining Armor?

Please join MRCi (Manhood, Race, and Culture interactive) tonight (October 29, 2020) at 7:30 (EST) — 6:30 pm (CST) for an important program on What Happened to all of the Marriageable Black Men?

Dr. James Thomas Jones III will lead a discussion via Zoom investigating the disappearance of marriageable Black Men. What were the historical factors that led us to a point that Black Women are openly questioning will they ever find a gainfully employed, responsible, and monogamous Black Man.

Are those days gone? Please join us to learn strategies to keep you sane in the midst of everyday craziness.

The program begins tonight at 7:30 (EST) — 6:30 pm (CST). Please click here to join us.