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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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.
🎓🐘🎉 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
We enjoyed some sightseeing, including a visit to @tufts.edu, where I teach. Of course, the highlight was introducing them to my furry child, Alula.
Here’s to brighter days for Tigray and all of Ethiopia, and to those who never stop working to make them possible!
Here’s to brighter days for Tigray and all of Ethiopia, and to those who never stop working to make them possible!
May 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
We enjoyed some sightseeing, including a visit to @tufts.edu, where I teach. Of course, the highlight was introducing them to my furry child, Alula.
Here’s to brighter days for Tigray and all of Ethiopia, and to those who never stop working to make them possible!
Here’s to brighter days for Tigray and all of Ethiopia, and to those who never stop working to make them possible!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
There’s nothing Christ-like in this message, this man, or his presidency. May we reject hatred disguised as faith. Wishing a blessed Easter to all—especially the suffering, the marginalized, and even those with whom we profoundly disagree.
April 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
There’s nothing Christ-like in this message, this man, or his presidency. May we reject hatred disguised as faith. Wishing a blessed Easter to all—especially the suffering, the marginalized, and even those with whom we profoundly disagree.
🗞️ @dylanrossiter.bsky.social Niko Emack @kellygarrity.bsky.social @bychrisvan.bsky.social joined us at Tufts for a thoughtful conversation on the constantly evolving relationship between media & politics & the lessons we can draw for civic participation, public trust, & journalism
#democracy #mapoli
#democracy #mapoli
April 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🗞️ @dylanrossiter.bsky.social Niko Emack @kellygarrity.bsky.social @bychrisvan.bsky.social joined us at Tufts for a thoughtful conversation on the constantly evolving relationship between media & politics & the lessons we can draw for civic participation, public trust, & journalism
#democracy #mapoli
#democracy #mapoli
Consul del Castillo also had the chance to meet Alula, my goldendoodle and self-appointed pawfessor and classroom ambassador!
April 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Consul del Castillo also had the chance to meet Alula, my goldendoodle and self-appointed pawfessor and classroom ambassador!
A core component of my Decoding State Government and Politics course is analyzing how U.S. states operate within multilevel governance systems—including their evolving role in international affairs. My students engaged in a thoughtful and timely dialogue on subnational diplomacy.
April 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
A core component of my Decoding State Government and Politics course is analyzing how U.S. states operate within multilevel governance systems—including their evolving role in international affairs. My students engaged in a thoughtful and timely dialogue on subnational diplomacy.
🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇦 Honored to welcome to my Tufts University U.S. state government class Ms. Bárbara del Castillo, Consul for Economic, Innovation, & Cultural Affairs at Consulate General of Mexico in Boston, & His Excellency Bob Rae, Permanent Representative of @canadaun.bsky.social & former Premier of Ontario.
April 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇦 Honored to welcome to my Tufts University U.S. state government class Ms. Bárbara del Castillo, Consul for Economic, Innovation, & Cultural Affairs at Consulate General of Mexico in Boston, & His Excellency Bob Rae, Permanent Representative of @canadaun.bsky.social & former Premier of Ontario.
THIS WEDNESDAY: Join us at Tufts University for an engaging conversation on the evolving relationship between media and politics in the digital age.
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/april9tufts
#mapoli #media #politics #news @dylanrossiter.bsky.social @kellygarrity.bsky.social @bychrisvan.bsky.social
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/april9tufts
#mapoli #media #politics #news @dylanrossiter.bsky.social @kellygarrity.bsky.social @bychrisvan.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
THIS WEDNESDAY: Join us at Tufts University for an engaging conversation on the evolving relationship between media and politics in the digital age.
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/april9tufts
#mapoli #media #politics #news @dylanrossiter.bsky.social @kellygarrity.bsky.social @bychrisvan.bsky.social
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/april9tufts
#mapoli #media #politics #news @dylanrossiter.bsky.social @kellygarrity.bsky.social @bychrisvan.bsky.social
☘️💚🐶 Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! Alula is 6 months old & already a Hibernophile like me. He’s growing & exploring. We’re so in sync that we even got sick at the same time—true packmates! #stpatricksday #notirishbutsupportive #dog #goldendoodle #puppy
March 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
☘️💚🐶 Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! Alula is 6 months old & already a Hibernophile like me. He’s growing & exploring. We’re so in sync that we even got sick at the same time—true packmates! #stpatricksday #notirishbutsupportive #dog #goldendoodle #puppy
🇺🇸🎉 Happy #CivicLearningWeek! We at Black Lion Strategies organized a legislative briefing on behalf of our client, MA Civic Learning Coalition. Educators, students, & @beccarausch.bsky.social shared how the 2018 civic education law transformed teaching, learning, & civic engagement. #mapoli #civics
March 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🇺🇸🎉 Happy #CivicLearningWeek! We at Black Lion Strategies organized a legislative briefing on behalf of our client, MA Civic Learning Coalition. Educators, students, & @beccarausch.bsky.social shared how the 2018 civic education law transformed teaching, learning, & civic engagement. #mapoli #civics
Honored to support our client United Way of Massachusetts Bay in producing a new weekly series for its 124 grantees across Eastern MA: “MA’s Response to Federal Impacts on Communities.” Thanks @repauchincloss.bsky.social—the featured speaker for our inaugural call. #mapoli #nonprofits
February 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Honored to support our client United Way of Massachusetts Bay in producing a new weekly series for its 124 grantees across Eastern MA: “MA’s Response to Federal Impacts on Communities.” Thanks @repauchincloss.bsky.social—the featured speaker for our inaugural call. #mapoli #nonprofits
They also met other elected officials, advocates, organizers, and good troublemakers, including MA State Representative Marjorie Decker and Boston City Council President @ruthzee.bsky.social. I loved seeing so many friends at this night of unapologetic joy! (2/2)
February 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
They also met other elected officials, advocates, organizers, and good troublemakers, including MA State Representative Marjorie Decker and Boston City Council President @ruthzee.bsky.social. I loved seeing so many friends at this night of unapologetic joy! (2/2)
🎉 Happy 51st birthday to @ayannapressley.bsky.social! I’m grateful to call her a friend and my U.S. Representative. It’s always special to share the experience with some of my Tufts University students each year. (1/2)
February 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
🎉 Happy 51st birthday to @ayannapressley.bsky.social! I’m grateful to call her a friend and my U.S. Representative. It’s always special to share the experience with some of my Tufts University students each year. (1/2)
Less than five years ago, numerous prominent corporations in the U.S. made commitments to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within their policies and practices. Some are scaling back while others are deepening their efforts. Here’s a brief list:
January 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Less than five years ago, numerous prominent corporations in the U.S. made commitments to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within their policies and practices. Some are scaling back while others are deepening their efforts. Here’s a brief list: