Yesterday, I earned tenure! I’m not a very emotional person but when I heard the news I got teary-eyed. I thought of how I’ve struggled to find my place in academia and had to continually push myself to be better, especially as a first gen college student and gay black man.
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I couldn’t have made it to this point without a strong and robust support network of family, friends who are like family, and colleagues whom I deeply respect. Thank you all for holding me down during the last 7 years (and more) ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
@blackcapitol Congrats! Thank YOU for saying you EARNED tenure. It's never given, always earned #YouDIDTHAT
@blackcapitol Congratulations, James! Hope to meet you in the future.