Journal of a Black Teacher

I believe it is important to explore the sources of support and resources available to us. I am confident that many Black teachers and administrators would be willing to contribute $50 a month to the BMT, provided there is a clear and transparent approach that fosters trust, accountability, and responsibility through the use of data. My focus is not on personal grievances but rather on promoting positive outcomes, as I have a deep understanding of the systems in which we operate. By Don Allen, Ed.S., M.A. Ed., MAT - Doctoral Candidate - Research Scientist As a Black male teacher in Minnesota, I am particularly concerned with efforts to grow the number of Black male teachers in Minnesota classrooms. Black Men Teach (BMT), a nonprofit group, has drawn attention for its work to recruit, prepare, place, and retain Black male elementary school teachers in Minnesota. While the aims of the organization are commendable, there is an immediate need for greater transparency regarding its activiti...

Regarding : Cub Foods-University Ave St. Paul There are St. Paul commissioners, city council members, and other elected officials who shop at Cub Foods on University Avenue. Their silence in this superficial matter is deafening. How is it they can solve challenges for the people they represent but cannot pick up a phone a lobby for something the people might need? By Don Allen, Journal of A Black Teacher (2025) Saint Paul, MN...I don’t typically delve into conspiracy theories, but I find myself fully immersed in this one. The Cub Foods on University Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota, situated in the vibrant heart of Midway, has been eerily devoid of shopping carts for over a month now. How can you shop on a Sunday after church and not have a cart—and only two cashier lanes open? This unusual situation has sparked my curiosity and raised a myriad of questions about what could be behind such a puzzling oversight. I chatted with the manager and a few employees at the deli, which, I must say, ...