Yes, I'm frustrated because we didn't have to BE in this situation. Then again, James Baldwin made it plain:

Soooooo…. If you ever saw this episode, then you’re seeing the full measure of parallels in today’s world.

2024 was about laying foundations—at work, in academia, and as a lifelong learner. For 2025, my focus is clear: elevate the sociotechnical conversation, refine my teaching craft, and continue mentoring those entering (or currently in) the tech space.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱?

Research and a whiskey ginger.

Good morning. Grading final exams. Writing my research proposal. Staying warm.

1st semester, save for finals, is over. I told them it was a pleasure to teach them and that this was my first adjunct role. They were shocked and impressed.

Teach. Hustle. Inspire.

Ok, let me get to the primary job that pays me. Y’all be good to yourselves. HYDRATE! Let’s be on our way.

“Hey, how come you’re not wildin’ out on your Founders’ Day?”

“Because I act like I’ve already been there before.“

“Oh that’s just arrogant and cocky.”

“… and yet you’re still here.”

Unreadiness.

I don’t know how this made it to my Get Up! Mix, but the T to the E to the V to the I to the N was the first cut. 👀🤣

Is it just me… or “IN MY MIND” or “CHRIIIST” didn’t hit like it should have this weekend?

Where are my fellow Black professors, lecturers, administrators, etc.?

<—— Adjunct Professor, Information Systems, UMBC
#Blacksky

Professor JB… the coolest professor around. #BlackSky #AddToBlackSky

Before I #AddToBlackSky, we’re not including pumpkin pie and whole cranberries eating Black folks, are we? I mean, we MUST have standards. #TeamSweetPotatoPie #TeamJelliedCranberrySauce
#ArgueWithMissMillie