An Expression of Pedagogy: A Theory of Acceptable Losses: Elements of The African American Diasporas By: Sherman Bonds, Ed.D. The work of "An Expression of Pedagogy and The African American Consciousness" offers a central perspective for the recapitulation of an African American's thought. In this body of work, the author explores, ¿A Theory of Acceptable Losses: Elements of The African American Diasporas." About the Author Sherman Bonds has over thirty-nine years of leadership experience in the human service system. He served as a public-school administrator for fifteen years. Dr. Bonds is married with one child and has two grandchildren.