365 Black Nuggets: Wisdom for Each Day of the Year

Dr. Lathardus Goggins II has been an advocate for youth and education for more than 33 years and is the author/creator of several books, articles, and prints, his latest publications are Bringing the Light into a New Day: African-centered Rites of Passage (2023), African-centered Rites of Passage and Education: Culturally Responsive Social Emotional Learning (2022) and Facing the Rising Sun: Lessons for the Authentic Self (2021). Dr. Goggins' formal studies include Geography, Higher Education Administration, Learning Theory, Philosophy and Foundations of Education, African-American Studies, African-centered rites of Passage, HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction, Trauma Sensitive Learning, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Dr. Goggins examines the relationships between socialization, learning theories, and academic achievement. Particularly, using the rites of passage model as a framework for educators to better understand where students are in their development and what services and activities would be appropriate to promote achievement.