Samuel M. Gebru
@smgebru.bsky.social
Black Lion Strategies CEO; @tufts.edu Professor; good troublemaker; coffee and ice cream aficionado; Tigrayan American; dog dad
www.smgebru.com
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Matthew 25:34-46 NIV
34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you…
34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you…
July 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Matthew 25:34-46 NIV
34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you…
34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you…
June 28, 2021. Mekelle. A day when the sky held its breath. When hope marched through silence and sacrifice sang through the streets. To the women and men who gave it all for dignity and freedom: may your courage echo for generations.
📷: Finbarr O’Reilly
📷: Finbarr O’Reilly
June 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
June 28, 2021. Mekelle. A day when the sky held its breath. When hope marched through silence and sacrifice sang through the streets. To the women and men who gave it all for dignity and freedom: may your courage echo for generations.
📷: Finbarr O’Reilly
📷: Finbarr O’Reilly
Teaching in prison is one of the greatest blessings of my life. Journey of humility, vulnerability, intellectual rigor, and deep love. Just wrapped up my summer term course—The Art of Good Trouble: Policy, Politics, and Advocacy—after 14 powerful class sessions over 7 weeks. Onward!
June 27, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Teaching in prison is one of the greatest blessings of my life. Journey of humility, vulnerability, intellectual rigor, and deep love. Just wrapped up my summer term course—The Art of Good Trouble: Policy, Politics, and Advocacy—after 14 powerful class sessions over 7 weeks. Onward!
Honored to speak at UN Association of Greater Boston Summer Institute in Global Leadership. 45+ middle & high school students from New England & as far as Puerto Rico, Lebanon, Pakistan, & China are partaking in an immersive program on diplomacy, public speaking, civic engagement, & problem-solving.
June 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Honored to speak at UN Association of Greater Boston Summer Institute in Global Leadership. 45+ middle & high school students from New England & as far as Puerto Rico, Lebanon, Pakistan, & China are partaking in an immersive program on diplomacy, public speaking, civic engagement, & problem-solving.
Zohran Kwame Mamdani! 🇺🇸❤️✊🏾
At just 33 years old, this democratic socialist state legislator from New York has pulled off a political earthquake: winning the primary election for Mayor of New York City. His campaign was bold, his policies visionary, and his integrity unwavering.
At just 33 years old, this democratic socialist state legislator from New York has pulled off a political earthquake: winning the primary election for Mayor of New York City. His campaign was bold, his policies visionary, and his integrity unwavering.
June 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Zohran Kwame Mamdani! 🇺🇸❤️✊🏾
At just 33 years old, this democratic socialist state legislator from New York has pulled off a political earthquake: winning the primary election for Mayor of New York City. His campaign was bold, his policies visionary, and his integrity unwavering.
At just 33 years old, this democratic socialist state legislator from New York has pulled off a political earthquake: winning the primary election for Mayor of New York City. His campaign was bold, his policies visionary, and his integrity unwavering.
🎓🐘🎉 A special message from Alula, my puppy and your favorite @tufts.edu pawfessor:
PAW-BOOYAH to the Class of 2025! You hoomans did it! Now hurry up and leave Tufts so I can reclaim my giant zoomies park. I got squirrels to chase and you got naps to take! Go Jumbos!
#classof2025
PAW-BOOYAH to the Class of 2025! You hoomans did it! Now hurry up and leave Tufts so I can reclaim my giant zoomies park. I got squirrels to chase and you got naps to take! Go Jumbos!
#classof2025
May 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🎓🐘🎉 A special message from Alula, my puppy and your favorite @tufts.edu pawfessor:
PAW-BOOYAH to the Class of 2025! You hoomans did it! Now hurry up and leave Tufts so I can reclaim my giant zoomies park. I got squirrels to chase and you got naps to take! Go Jumbos!
#classof2025
PAW-BOOYAH to the Class of 2025! You hoomans did it! Now hurry up and leave Tufts so I can reclaim my giant zoomies park. I got squirrels to chase and you got naps to take! Go Jumbos!
#classof2025
Honored to welcome 2 of Tigray, Ethiopia’s most impactful humanitarians, Rita Kahsay of @irobanina.bsky.social & Dr. Dawit Kassa of EASE (Extending Access & Systems Enhancement), to Massachusetts! Their commitment to rebuilding our native war-torn Tigray is matched only by their impatient optimism.
May 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Honored to welcome 2 of Tigray, Ethiopia’s most impactful humanitarians, Rita Kahsay of @irobanina.bsky.social & Dr. Dawit Kassa of EASE (Extending Access & Systems Enhancement), to Massachusetts! Their commitment to rebuilding our native war-torn Tigray is matched only by their impatient optimism.
Meet my student Nathan Miksch, the first formerly incarcerated student to start his bachelor’s degree in prison & finish it at @tufts.edu. Nathan was in one of my courses this spring & truly shined—he earned an A & brought such incredible energy & optimism to our class. now.tufts.edu/2025/05/15/a...
After 20 Years in Prison, He’s Now a Tufts Grad
Nathan Miksch is the first Tufts University Prison Initiative of Tisch College student to start his bachelor’s degree behind bars and finish it on campus.
now.tufts.edu
May 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Meet my student Nathan Miksch, the first formerly incarcerated student to start his bachelor’s degree in prison & finish it at @tufts.edu. Nathan was in one of my courses this spring & truly shined—he earned an A & brought such incredible energy & optimism to our class. now.tufts.edu/2025/05/15/a...
These are the people who make our laws… www.livenowfox.com/news/lawmake...
'Mr. Moore...Mr. Moore?': Lawmakers caught sleeping during committee meetings
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
www.livenowfox.com
May 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
These are the people who make our laws… www.livenowfox.com/news/lawmake...
We’re proud to co-sponsor Meet the Media 2025, a premier event hosted by @statehousenews.com & @massterlist.bsky.social convening 300+ people to explore the evolving Massachusetts media landscape.
📅 June 5
🕗 8:00-10:30AM
📍 10 Winter Place, Boston 02108
📩 events.humanitix.com/meet-the-med...
#mapoli
📅 June 5
🕗 8:00-10:30AM
📍 10 Winter Place, Boston 02108
📩 events.humanitix.com/meet-the-med...
#mapoli
May 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
We’re proud to co-sponsor Meet the Media 2025, a premier event hosted by @statehousenews.com & @massterlist.bsky.social convening 300+ people to explore the evolving Massachusetts media landscape.
📅 June 5
🕗 8:00-10:30AM
📍 10 Winter Place, Boston 02108
📩 events.humanitix.com/meet-the-med...
#mapoli
📅 June 5
🕗 8:00-10:30AM
📍 10 Winter Place, Boston 02108
📩 events.humanitix.com/meet-the-med...
#mapoli
Overjoyed & honored to be back teaching in prison. This summer, I’m working with a dynamic cohort of 19 students at MCI-Shirley in Massachusetts. Grateful to Tufts University Prison Initiative of Tisch College (TUPIT) for making this transformative work possible. Learn more & support: www.tupit.org
May 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Overjoyed & honored to be back teaching in prison. This summer, I’m working with a dynamic cohort of 19 students at MCI-Shirley in Massachusetts. Grateful to Tufts University Prison Initiative of Tisch College (TUPIT) for making this transformative work possible. Learn more & support: www.tupit.org
Watched this evening’s powerful presser welcoming Rümeysa Öztürk at Boston Logan Airport. Congrats to Rümeysa & her legal team, including Mahsa Khanbabai & @aclum.bsky.social (led by exec dir Carol Rose & legal dir Jessie Rossman). Ultimately, legal arguments prevailed in her release. #mapoli
May 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Watched this evening’s powerful presser welcoming Rümeysa Öztürk at Boston Logan Airport. Congrats to Rümeysa & her legal team, including Mahsa Khanbabai & @aclum.bsky.social (led by exec dir Carol Rose & legal dir Jessie Rossman). Ultimately, legal arguments prevailed in her release. #mapoli
Significant development in Rumeysa Ozturk’s case! A federal judge has ordered the Tufts University student’s immediate release. Thanks to the brilliant legal team, including my colleagues at @aclum.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/u...
Judge Orders Release of Tufts Student Detained by ICE
www.nytimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Significant development in Rumeysa Ozturk’s case! A federal judge has ordered the Tufts University student’s immediate release. Thanks to the brilliant legal team, including my colleagues at @aclum.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/u...
Congratulations to His Holiness Leo XIV, 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. An American & Augustinian, he begins his role with a call for social justice, bridge building, & peace. As an Orthodox Christian, I pray he advances Pope Francis’ legacy of ecumenicalism, humility, & joy.
May 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Congratulations to His Holiness Leo XIV, 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. An American & Augustinian, he begins his role with a call for social justice, bridge building, & peace. As an Orthodox Christian, I pray he advances Pope Francis’ legacy of ecumenicalism, humility, & joy.
Reposted by Samuel M. Gebru
Rümeysa Öztürk is an accomplished scholar, valued community member, & my constituent who is now Trump's political prisoner.
I spoke with @slate.com to discuss my meeting with her, Republicans' attacks on Medicaid, and how we're fighting back against their callous agenda.
slate.com/podcasts/wha...
I spoke with @slate.com to discuss my meeting with her, Republicans' attacks on Medicaid, and how we're fighting back against their callous agenda.
slate.com/podcasts/wha...
Inside the ICE Prison Holding Student Detainees
After visiting Öztürk and Khalil in Louisiana, Pressley is ready to fight.
slate.com
May 4, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Rümeysa Öztürk is an accomplished scholar, valued community member, & my constituent who is now Trump's political prisoner.
I spoke with @slate.com to discuss my meeting with her, Republicans' attacks on Medicaid, and how we're fighting back against their callous agenda.
slate.com/podcasts/wha...
I spoke with @slate.com to discuss my meeting with her, Republicans' attacks on Medicaid, and how we're fighting back against their callous agenda.
slate.com/podcasts/wha...
Molly McGovern lived joyfully & purposefully. Though her 23 years were too short & marked by cancer, she never let it define her. Today’s funeral was a moving celebration of her life, as shown by all who gathered. My condolences to @repmcgovern.bsky.social, Lisa, & their son Patrick. #mapoli
May 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Molly McGovern lived joyfully & purposefully. Though her 23 years were too short & marked by cancer, she never let it define her. Today’s funeral was a moving celebration of her life, as shown by all who gathered. My condolences to @repmcgovern.bsky.social, Lisa, & their son Patrick. #mapoli
Harvard University strategically utilizes a cadre of conservative lawyers to counteract policies from the Trump Administration. It makes total sense. Others should look into this approach. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/u...
Harvard Hires Conservative Lawyers to Fight Trump Administration
Harvard has hired lawyers connected to conservative Supreme Court justices and President Trump himself to fight its case against the government.
www.nytimes.com
May 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Harvard University strategically utilizes a cadre of conservative lawyers to counteract policies from the Trump Administration. It makes total sense. Others should look into this approach. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/u...
This is the child who is apparently running our country. This is an official government social media post from the White House.
May 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
This is the child who is apparently running our country. This is an official government social media post from the White House.
Pope Francis demanded peace & aid to my native Tigray when no religious leader in Ethiopia would say its name. Worked for peace in South Sudan, Congo, Ukraine, etc. Called Gaza’s Catholics daily. Reminded us of our duty to each other regardless of identity & faith. Rest in power.
April 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Pope Francis demanded peace & aid to my native Tigray when no religious leader in Ethiopia would say its name. Worked for peace in South Sudan, Congo, Ukraine, etc. Called Gaza’s Catholics daily. Reminded us of our duty to each other regardless of identity & faith. Rest in power.
Reposted by Samuel M. Gebru
Massachusetts leaders @markey.senate.gov, @pressley.house.gov and @repmcgovern.bsky.social visited Rümeysa Öztürk in detention.
What they saw was denial of medical care and unsafe conditions - Rümeysa's detention is cruel and unconstitutional, and she must come home.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/o...
What they saw was denial of medical care and unsafe conditions - Rümeysa's detention is cruel and unconstitutional, and she must come home.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/o...
www.nytimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Massachusetts leaders @markey.senate.gov, @pressley.house.gov and @repmcgovern.bsky.social visited Rümeysa Öztürk in detention.
What they saw was denial of medical care and unsafe conditions - Rümeysa's detention is cruel and unconstitutional, and she must come home.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/o...
What they saw was denial of medical care and unsafe conditions - Rümeysa's detention is cruel and unconstitutional, and she must come home.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/o...
Today — Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day & Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) — we should honor the victims of two of the last century’s darkest atrocities. It’s imperative that we learn from history, confront hate, end & prevent atrocities, & hold perpetrators accountable.
April 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Today — Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day & Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) — we should honor the victims of two of the last century’s darkest atrocities. It’s imperative that we learn from history, confront hate, end & prevent atrocities, & hold perpetrators accountable.
This is how democracies crumble—when politicians defy the rule of law and dismantle judicial independence. The Trump Administration’s actions against Rümeysa Öztürk are not just cruel—they are unconstitutional. wcvb.com/article/rumy...
Judge rules feds 'obligated' to move detained Tufts student to Vermont
A federal judge ruled Thursday that a detained Tufts student must be returned to Vermont, according to a court order.
wcvb.com
April 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This is how democracies crumble—when politicians defy the rule of law and dismantle judicial independence. The Trump Administration’s actions against Rümeysa Öztürk are not just cruel—they are unconstitutional. wcvb.com/article/rumy...
Heartbroken for @repmcgovern.bsky.social, Lisa, and Patrick on the devastating loss of their beloved daughter, Molly. Just 23 years old, her passing is an unimaginable tragedy. Sending love, strength, and deepest condolences to the entire McGovern family. #mapoli www.telegram.com/story/news/2...
Rep. Jim McGovern's daughter, Molly, who battled cancer, dies at 23
Molly McGovern died in Italy, where she was visiting a friend.
www.telegram.com
April 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Heartbroken for @repmcgovern.bsky.social, Lisa, and Patrick on the devastating loss of their beloved daughter, Molly. Just 23 years old, her passing is an unimaginable tragedy. Sending love, strength, and deepest condolences to the entire McGovern family. #mapoli www.telegram.com/story/news/2...
Roman Catholic Pope Francis knew that to follow Christ is to love all. He radiated joy, humility, and compassion—centering the marginalized, praying for peace, and advancing unity. As an Orthodox Christian, I honor his impact and service. May he rest in power and eternal grace.
April 21, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Roman Catholic Pope Francis knew that to follow Christ is to love all. He radiated joy, humility, and compassion—centering the marginalized, praying for peace, and advancing unity. As an Orthodox Christian, I honor his impact and service. May he rest in power and eternal grace.