Umoja or...
How would you define Umoja? Umoja is the Swahili word for unity. It is also a rallying cry for people of the African diaspora to...
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Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 83 min read
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It's business as usual. After the disappointing election results, I opened an encouraging email and read that, despite Tuesday's outcome,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 14 min read
DEIA Beginnings
A mixture of nerves and enthusiasm filled my body. Moments before any presentation it’s the same thing. I'm excited about the topic,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 6, 20233 min read
For...
What do you do it for? This week, please think about your reasons for doing the work that brings you joy, the play that makes you smile,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 15, 20232 min read
An Announcement
Did you get duped? I did. The headline read, “Stephen and Ayesha Curry Make an Announcement.” First, my mind jumped to pregnancy. Then,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 25, 20232 min read
Life Tests
Sometimes, you receive tests in life that you cannot pass alone. Instead of multiple choices, the questions appear in the form of...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 18, 20233 min read
Back in Session
It's that time of year. The traffic is heavy in the morning and picks up again around 3 PM. School has resumed in some countries. We...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 19, 20233 min read
Chat, Talk, Lecture
“Dad, have you heard of this thing called AI Chat?” “No, what’s that?” “It’s not ChatGpt. It helps you respond to someone when they say...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Feb 24, 20233 min read
World Day of Social Justice
About two weeks ago, I received another email message. It wasn't from a student asking for a letter of recommendation or from a...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 13, 20234 min read
A King's Dream Deferred
When you reflect before sleep, the ideas can create scenes in your dreams. Dreams possess the potential to transform communities,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 2, 20224 min read
Sweat and Appreciative Advising in the Caribbean Sun
I arrived at the campus before 8:00 AM. The August sun hit me with the full force of its rays. Before I made it through the security...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 20, 20223 min read
Old Convocations and New Traditions
The band played. An awkward silence followed the first two selections. Things were about to start, and anticipation pushed the audience...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 3, 20213 min read
Team Vaccine, IDK, or Nah?
It's back to school time, and mandatory vaccinations are on the table. For some parents, covid vaccines are like the stale leftovers that...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 19, 20214 min read
COVID Vaccine Injections and Sacrificial Teaching Obligations
Teachers, students, conspiracy theorists, and critical thinkers, how do you feel about the vaccine? Yes, you have several options,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jan 22, 20215 min read
Back to School
Did you return to school this week? Maybe you did not return to a school building, but virtual classes resumed around the world in many...
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