Antwaun Sargent

Bio

Antwaun Sargent is a columnist for PolicyMic focusing on race, education, and pop culture. His writing has appeared in The Chicago Tribune, Complex Magazine, BuzzFeed.com, and HuffingtonPost.com.
Fantastic Photos Will Challenge the Way You Think About the Typical American Family
By Antwaun Sargent
National Geographic recently proclaimed that the face of the average American is just now becoming more multiracial. But one photographer's exhibition demonstrates the argument by the magazine's detractors: It's actually been that way for quite some…
6 Actual Facts Shatter the Biggest Stereotypes of Black Fathers
By Antwaun Sargent
As the country gets ready to celebrate the contributions of American fathers this weekend, it's important to remember that all American fathers — regardless of race or socioeconomic status — can and do make exemplary father figures. Sadly, for too…
These Men Are on a Mission to Shatter the Biggest Myths About Black Masculinity in America
By Antwaun Sargent
Earlier this month, 42-year-old middle school teacher Felicia Smith found herself in hot water after allegedly giving a birthday lap dance to a student in front of her entire classroom. Some have lauded Smith's lap dance as a coming-of-age tale for…
'SNL' Promised More Diversity. This Slave Joke Fail Shows How It's Screwing Up
By Antwaun Sargent
'Slavery is funny! Right? Well, possibly — but definitely not if your audience doesn't get what you're talking about in the first place. Leslie Jones, the stand-up comedian turned Saturday Night Live writer, performed a monologue on Saturday Night…
15 African-American Male Teachers Explain the Inspiring Reasons Why They Teach
By Antwaun Sargent
They come from around the country, in every city in America. They believe that change is achievable, that good role models are important and that education can, and should, be fun. These are some of the African-American males who have answered the…
7 Lies We Have to Stop Telling About African-American Girls
By Antwaun Sargent
In February, President Barack Obama stood before a group of African-American boys (and other boys of color) in the White House to announce his $200 million dollar initiative, "My Brother's Keeper," an effort to help African-American young…
These Young Black Students Want You to Know That Genius Comes in All Colors and Shades
By Antwaun Sargent
African-American teenager Kwasi Enin first defied the odds and got into all eight Ivy League schools. Then Oakland teenager Akintunde Ahmad, with his 5.0 GPA and 2,100 SAT score, showed that genius comes in all shades by revealing he's on his way to…
7 Lies We Need to Stop Telling About Young African-American Men
By Antwaun Sargent
Last week Long Island teenager Kwasi Enin captured national headlines after becoming part of an impressive club: high school seniors who have been accepted into all eight Ivy League schools. However, while many celebrated Enin's achievement, a…