Notebook

March 25, 2017

#GetOut

I took this photo while having breakfast with friends just a couple of days after having just seen the movie “Get Out”. Someone pointed out the significance of the stirring...

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March 9, 2017

Vanity

So I was using the Facebook app on my phone today, randomly browsing a timeline. I found myself thinking, “This person shares some great articles!” I mean, one post after another...

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March 5, 2017

Letter Writing Season

I’ve been writing letters of recommendation for former students recently. Some of these folks are heading to graduate school, others are applying for jobs, fellowships, or some other important next move...

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February 28, 2017

It Happened Again Today

Yet again I was mistaken for another Black person on campus; thanked for a talk I never gave. This was especially important as the talk I actually did give was...

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February 26, 2017

I Had Questions

So I shared this photo on Facebook the other day, because I have consistently had legitimate questions about Umar Johnson’s credentials. A colleague of mine, a fellow man of color...

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