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Centering Possibility: Elevating Black Boys with Intention
By Dr. RB | September 4, 2025 A New School Year, A Renewed Commitment to Black Boys As the school year begins, we at THEACADEMY365 send...

THEACADEMY365
Sep 4, 20254 min read


Black Boys Are Being Pushed Out of School Long Before College Is Even an Option
By Dr. RB | June 2, 2025 In March, The New York Times reported that 1 in 5 young Black men aged 20 to 24 are disconnected from both...

THEACADEMY365
Jun 2, 20253 min read


Merchants of Pain: The Wages of Sin
Exploring the depths of historical trauma and the legacy of exploited pain. Dr. RB Alverna discusses the critical need for collective healing in our communities. #HistoricalTrauma #CollectiveHealing #MentalHealthAwareness

Dr. RB Alverna
May 5, 20254 min read


Not Just White Boys...“Masculinity, Misguidance,and the Digital Trap”
Delve into the nuanced conversation surrounding masculinity in our latest blog post, "Not Just White Boys...

Dr. RB Alverna
Mar 30, 20254 min read


Beyond Strength: Standing Up for Women and Sharing the Load
This Women's History Month, join us in recognizing the challenges women face in proving themselves every day.

Dr. RB Alverna
Mar 8, 20253 min read


A Black Studies Curriculum Is (Defiantly) Rolling Out in New York City
A Black Studies curriculum is rolling out in NYC, ensuring that discussions around race are embraced, not avoided.

Bernard Mokam
Mar 5, 20256 min read


The Legacy of Resistance: Confronting the History That Shapes Us
Our existence is a testament to the resilience of our ancestors who fought against the oppressive system of slavery.

Dr. RB Alverna
Feb 28, 20253 min read


Community perspectives on well-being for Black boys
In today’s world, understanding the well-being of Black boys through community perspectives is crucial for their development.

THEACADEMY365
Feb 26, 20253 min read


"Malcolm X: The Eternal Revolution"
Revered as a revolutionary and a "Black messiah," Malcolm’s influence continued to inspire movements like the Black Panther Party.

Dr. RB Alverna
Feb 21, 20253 min read


Between Two Worlds: Navigating Heritage and Opportunity as a Haitian American Black Boy
Between Two Worlds: Abdiel Perde shares his story of navigating heritage and opportunity as a Haitian American Black boy.

Abdiel Perde
Feb 16, 20254 min read


Homeowner pleads guilty to shooting Black teen Ralph Yarl who rang the wrong doorbell
A tragic event that shouldn't have happened. A homeowner has pleaded guilty to shooting Black teen Ralph Yarl, who mistakenly rang the wrong

THEACADEMY365
Feb 14, 20253 min read


Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime: A Revolution in Disguise
Kendrick Lamar Rewrote the Rules of the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Dr. RB Alverna
Feb 10, 20253 min read


A 15-year-old went to a Brooklyn parade. The NYPD wrongly accused him of a mass shooting
Camden Lee was leaving high school football practice in September when he saw the photograph, splashed across the New York Police Departmen

JAKE OFFENHARTZ
Feb 9, 20255 min read


Black Boys Deserve to heal: The urgent Need for mental Health equity in an anti-dei era
Black Boys Deserve to Heal: The Urgent Need for Mental Health Equity in an Anti-DEI Era By Dr. RB Date Created: January 30, 2025 Black...

Dr. RB Alverna
Jan 30, 20254 min read


The weight
This fear is not just mine—it belongs to all of us.

Dr. RB Alverna
Jan 29, 20254 min read
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