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37 years old today! Where has the time gone? “To be a Black man, 6’ 4” tall with a graceful heft, intelligent, and favored with the confidence born of being lovingly well-raised and poured into by a village who understood their own power—drawn from the Ancestors from generation to generation and sanctified by a benevolent Creator—and who held up a mirror to me to make certain that I understood the power of Spirit entrusted to me and my ability to enlarge it; is one of the greatest blessings of my life. I give thanks.” – #DRMPhD in the July 8, On the Human Spirit (top to bottom: few months old DRM, 1 yr. old DRM with great aunt Tootsie, 4 yr old DRM, 17 year old DRM) #drmnola #nola #cancerseason #Texas https://www.instagram.com/p/CCi2D65Fh_X/?igshid=8powyzzj7qtr

A fact: “The university will use me alive and use me dead.” Thank you @alexispauline for your words and your wisdom. #drmnola #nola #DRMPhD #blacklivesmatter #blackscholarsmatter (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCW_-30lsYI/?igshid=1lzv47mfvohjr

In this week's On the Human Spirit, Jazmane Brown reminds us to comfort those around us, especially children, and to take time to find peace. We deserve it. Please register for the two panels the Center is hosting this week, linked in the newsletter. Link in bio. #drmnola #DRMPhD #nola #blacklivesmatter (at Xavier University of Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBj4mBqlRT3/?igshid=r3ppeuiaxx4f

The right time is always now! Let’s also not forget, we are still in the middle of a global pandemic. Be safe and take all necessary precautions. #jamesbaldwin #drmnola #nola #drmphd #resist #✊🏾 (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBZAKjfFK6P/?igshid=12j6dqjim28vt

An important reminder. “The university was not created to save my life. The university is not about the preservation of a bright brown body. The university will use me alive and use me dead. The university does not intend to love me. The university does not know how to love me. The university in fact, does not love me. But the universe does.” ~ Alexis Pauline Gumbs #drmnola #drmphd #blackscholars #nola (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBOW_OQDprs/?igshid=w8jrf4ltthwi

Recent interview with the @chnworld Check it out if you time. Link in bio. Much, much gratitude to our brilliant Sister Enola Aird for the invitation! #drmnola #DRMPhD #nola #Ubuntu #AfricanDiaspora (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_siAb_FvPn/?igshid=ji3i9bxqrud6

Join us today At 130 CST as we discuss how we sustain community and build collective action during and after COVID-19. Link in bio to register! #drmnola #nola #Ubuntu #DRMPhD #Community #covid19 #webinar (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_pvvvFlBUJ/?igshid=1rd4da9yarsw

Join the Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit (@xulacejhs) for a virtual panel to discuss the intersections of race, health, and COVID-19. Join LA State Rep. @royce_duplessis @andreanecia Dr. Esteban Gershanik, Dr. Torrie T. Harris, ‘98, Dr. Kathleen B. Kennedy, Dr. Daniel F. Sarpong on Wednesday, April 29 from 5:30-7:30p.m. @xula1925 @xulaalumni @1925society #drmnola #drmphd #COVID19 #XULA #Health #Equity Visit www.xula.edu/centerforequityjustice to register or for more information. (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fMh7Mlscg/?igshid=gobsfam7jquv