Musings from Jay Augustine

February is #BlackHistoryMonth

#BlackHistoryMonth is here ❤️

I’m thankful 2 be recognized by my state legislators, Sen. Natalie Murdock and Rep. Zack Hawkins, with the #ExcellenceInPublicService Award during #SneakerSunday 👟 at St. Joseph ❤️

I’m always proud 2 support #HBCUs. I’m also excited 2 be with my #AlphaPhiAlpha brothers, and all others, at #AlcornStateUniversity. 🤙🏾

I am grateful 2 have served as keynote speaker 4 the convention closing brunch 4 the Association for Black Foundation Executives in Raleigh, NC

Back-to-back books, published in ‘22 and ‘23! I wasn’t smiling them, but I feel really good now!!! Please pick up a copy, wherever books are sold . . . 📚 (at Duke University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGu2GjuxBp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Please join us, as we continue celebrating our sisters with the theme #WomenLead. (at St Joseph AME Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/CppcX3ju4bt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’m thankful 2 @cspan @booktv & my editors at @bakeracademic. We’re ending #BlackHistoryMonth on a high! #CalledToReconciliation (at Richmond, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpJWiAuO8JH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

To lead #BlackHistoryMonth as a speaker, “SOLD OUT” is a great problem for an author to have. #CalledToReconciliation. #BHM2023. (at Johnson City, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoN11LJu7Md/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It was an honor 2 kickoff #BlackHistoryMonth speaking at @chowanuniversity 4 the Rouson Memorial Lecture. #BHM (at Chowan University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoIt3xROJ6v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I am so very thankful 2 @mizzou’s photographer 4 covering my presentation, “Making the Case for Diversity,” as part of the Office of Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Lecture Series. #DiversityMatters #Inclusion #Belonging (at University of Missouri-Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClPKRL_OepQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So grateful 2 partner w/ Rev. Charles Watson of @bjconthehill 2 speak at @fsbc_freemasonstreet & discuss #CalledToReconciliation & #ChristianNationalism. Thx 2 @mbaugustineesq 4 the 📸 (at FSBC - Freemason Street Baptist Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck7ZnJAuItj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s preaching time! I thank God for my friend and pastoral colleague, @officialbiancajrichardson, and for her grace in having me as her #pastoralappreciation preacher. #GodIsLove #nolastrong⚜️ https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckje0KMuFGn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#Voting is a responsibility. It’s also a “right” that some are trying to take away. People died for it. Please exercise it. Make a plan. #vote 🙌🏾 (at Durham, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkMfHvEO1Me/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=