Welcome to the first episode of Kendrick Unfiltered. After taking some time away to focus on personal growth, professional responsibilities, and new opportunities, I'm back to share where I've been, what I've learned, and why the mission is more important than ever. In this episode, I discuss: ✅ The lessons I've learned over the past year ✅ Becoming a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. ✅ Why I wrote A Pencil Is the Least of My Worries ✅ Why Education Unleashed is returning ✅ The importance of improving outcomes for Black & Brown boys ✅ What's next for the platform, the book, and the mission This isn't a podcast interview. This is a conversation. If you're an educator, parent, mentor, school leader, or anyone passionate about helping young people succeed, this conversation is for you. 📘 A Pencil Is the Least of My Worries 🌐 KTTEEV.com 🎙️ Coming Next Week on Education Unleashed: Dr. Kerr of Alief360 Virtual School joins us to discuss virtual learning, student engagement, and the future of education. If this conversation resonates with you, please: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔄 Share 🔔 Subscribe Pencil Principle #1 "Before we judge behavior, we must understand the story behind it." #KendrickUnfiltered #EducationUnleashed #APencilIsTheLeastOfMyWorries #BlackBoysMatter #EducationalLeadership #KTTEEV #EducationMatters

Every student has a story—and sometimes the biggest obstacle to earning a degree has nothing to do with academics. In this episode of Education Unleashed, host Kendrick Thomas sits down with Sandra Roberson, Director of the Cavalier Care Center at Bossier Parish Community College, to discuss how removing barriers can transform lives and help students stay on the path to graduation. From food insecurity and housing challenges to transportation, emergency assistance, and community partnerships, Sandra shares how the Cavalier Care Center is supporting the whole student and creating opportunities for success beyond the classroom. We also discuss a thought-provoking Education Week article on career readiness and what it truly means to prepare students for life after college. In This Episode: ✅ The vision behind the Cavalier Care Center ✅ Why supporting the whole student matters ✅ The hidden barriers many college students face ✅ Leadership rooted in compassion and service ✅ Community partnerships that make a difference ✅ How colleges can increase student success and retention Whether you're an educator, administrator, counselor, student affairs professional, nonprofit leader, parent, or community advocate, this conversation offers valuable insights into creating environments where every student has the opportunity to thrive. 🌐 Watch more Education Unleashed episodes: https://www.ktteev.com 💬 Question of the Day: What do you believe is the biggest barrier preventing students from reaching their full potential? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode: Like this video Subscribe to the channel Turn on notifications Share this episode with an educator or leader who believes in changing lives through education Connect with KTTEEV 🌐 Website: https://www.ktteev.com 🎙️ Education Unleashed with Kendrick Thomas 📚 Author of A Pencil Is the Least of My Worries 🎤 Speaker | Educational Leader | Consultant #ktteev #EducationUnleashed #SandraRoberson #BPCC #CavalierCareCenter #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #EducationalLeadership #CollegeSuccess #CommunityImpact #StudentSupport #CareerReadiness #Education #Leadership #BossierParish

Who's helping our boys become healthy men? In this episode of Education Unleashed, Kendrick Thomas sits down with Chris Milton, founder of Officium Mentale, for a powerful conversation about the challenges facing young men today and what families, educators, mentors, and communities can do to help. Together they explore: ✅ Why so many boys struggle in silence ✅ Breaking the stigma surrounding men's mental health ✅ The importance of mentorship and positive male role models ✅ Supporting families before a crisis occurs ✅ Helping young men develop emotional resilience ✅ Building stronger communities through prevention and education Whether you're a parent, educator, coach, pastor, mentor, or community leader, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about how we prepare the next generation of men. About Chris Milton Chris Milton is the founder of Officium Mentale, a Texas-based, veteran-owned organization focused on expanding access to mental health support, behavioral health education, emotional wellness coaching, youth mentoring, and family-centered resources for underserved communities. Connect with KTTEEV 🌐 Website: KTTEEV.com 🎙️ Education Unleashed is hosted by Kendrick Thomas and features conversations that inspire educators, strengthen families, and empower communities. If you enjoyed this episode: 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment and join the conversation. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Education Unleashed. Question of the Day: What role do you believe men should play in helping raise the next generation of boys? Share your thoughts in the comments below. #EducationUnleashed #ChrisMilton #MentalHealth #YoungMen #Mentorship #Parenting #Leadership #EmotionalWellness #Community #KTTEEV #MentalHealthMatters

Welcome to Education Unleashed, where we have real conversations that inspire educators, empower families, and shape the future of education. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alicia Kerr, Superintendent of Alief360 Virtual School, to explore one of the fastest-growing conversations in education—virtual learning. Together, we discuss: The biggest misconceptions about virtual learning Who benefits most from a virtual school environment How Alief360 is creating personalized learning experiences Student engagement and academic success The role of technology in education What parents should know before considering virtual school Why flexibility can create new opportunities for students Whether you're a parent, educator, school leader, or simply passionate about education, this conversation offers valuable insights into how schools are evolving to meet the needs of today's learners. Don't forget to: ✅ Like this video ✅ Subscribe to the channel ✅ Share this conversation with an educator or parent ✅ Leave a comment and join the discussion Connect with KTTEEV 🌐 Website: https://ktteev.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KTTEEV 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KTTEEV 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ktteev About Education Unleashed Education Unleashed is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Kendrick Thomas, featuring educators, leaders, and changemakers who are transforming education through innovation, leadership, and service. Real Conversations. Real Solutions. Real Impact. #EducationUnleashed #VirtualLearning #Alief360 #DrAliciaKerr #Education #SchoolLeadership #OnlineLearning #EducationalLeadership #FutureOfEducation #KTTEEV #StudentSuccess #Teaching #Parents #K12Education

Education, Leadership, and the Power of Representation What does strong leadership in education really look like—inside the boardroom and beyond it? In this special edition of Education Unleashed, we sit down with Dr. Darlene Breaux, President of the Alief ISD School Board and candidate for the Texas House of Representatives District 149, for an intentional conversation about leadership, representation, and responsibility in public education. We discuss: Why representation matters in education leadership The role school boards play in shaping student outcomes Leading with purpose, integrity, and accountability How education and public policy intersect at the community level This episode goes beyond titles to explore how values-driven leadership can create meaningful impact for students, families, and schools—especially in diverse communities. Whether you’re an educator, school leader, parent, or community advocate, this conversation offers insight into what it truly means to lead with vision and serve with intention. 🕖 Airs at 7 PM 📍 Watch live and replays at: ktteev.com 📡 Streaming on Facebook Live, LinkedIn Live, and YouTube Live 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5089978914963456

More Than the Letters: A Conversation on Manhood and Mentorship | Bruhz Talk Podcast What does it truly mean to live beyond the letters? In this episode of the Bruhz Talk Podcast, hosts Kendrick Thomas (KT) and Dr. Nkrumah Dixon sit down with Brother Roosevelt Mason for a powerful and reflective conversation on manhood, mentorship, leadership, and brotherhood. With decades of service and lived experience, Brother Mason shares insight on: • What manhood looks like across seasons of life • The responsibility and accountability of Brotherhood • Leadership through service, not position • The role of mentorship in shaping future generations • Mental health, fatherhood, and legacy • How Omega values show up beyond official moments This episode is for men who are committed to growth, purpose, and uplifting their communities — on and off the screen. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every two weeks 🌐 Watch live and past episodes at KTTEEV.com 🟣 Bruhz Talk Podcast — Where Bruhz talk about life, leadership, and lifting our communities. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5089978914963456

This week on the Bruhz Talk Podcast, we sit down with Brother Bernard Clayton Jr., a leader, servant, and District Representative candidate committed to advancing the work of the Brotherhood through vision, accountability, and service. In this conversation, we explore his background, leadership journey, and what inspired him to step forward and campaign for district leadership. Brother Clayton shares his perspective on the role of a District Representative, the challenges facing the Brotherhood today, and how collective leadership can strengthen chapters and communities alike. This episode offers insight, clarity, and a deeper understanding of leadership at the district level — and why informed participation matters. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5089978914963456

THE DANGEROUS MISDIAGNOSIS OF DEFIANT BOYS What happens when Black and Brown boys are labeled “defiant” before they’re understood? In this episode of Education Unleashed, we unpack how misdiagnosing behavior leads to discipline disparities, lowered expectations, and long-term harm for our boys. What many call defiance is often stress, unmet needs, trauma, or a response to environments that were never built with them in mind. This is not a conversation about blame — it’s about diagnosis before discipline. We challenge common myths, examine adult belief systems, and discuss what actually works when it comes to supporting Black and Brown boys in schools and beyond. If you’re an educator, school leader, parent, or advocate, this episode will challenge how you see behavior — and how you respond to it. 📘 This conversation is rooted in the framework from A Pencil Is the Least of My Worries, which centers the idea that tools don’t fix children — environments do. 🕖 Watch live and replays at: https://www.ktteev.com 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5089978914963456

Welcome to the first-ever episode of the Bruhz Talk Podcast, presented by KTTEEV Media & Consulting — where Bruhz talk about Life, Leadership, and Lifting Our Communities. Tonight, we are honored to launch Season 1 with an extraordinary Omega man: Bro. Joe Myers. 🔥 In this episode we explore: • His Omega story and the journey that shaped him • Leadership lessons from a lifetime of service • The work he does in the community and within the Fraternity • What brotherhood truly means in 2025 • His message of uplift for the Bruhz worldwide This conversation sets the tone for the entire season — authentic, powerful, and rooted in the values of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. 🎙️ HOSTS KT (Kendrick Thomas) Dr. Nkrumah Dixon 📺 WATCH LIVE + SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@BruhzTalkPodcast 💬 Join the conversation in the comments. Let us know what inspired you and who you want to see on Bruhz Talk next. Friendship is Essential to the Soul. #BruhzTalkPodcast #OmegaPsiPhi #OmegaMen #Leadership #Brotherhood #Service #CommunityImpact #KTTEEV #LivePodcast #JoeMyers #BlackExcellence #HoustonPodcasts #Mentorship #Uplift #FraternityLife 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5089978914963456