Melanated THE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ACTION FOR BLACK LIVES INITIATIVE NEWSLETTER APRIL 2022
April Musings Congratulations!!! We’ve made it to the
We showed strength and capability, even
end of the semester! Let’s celebrate the
if that meant we had to miss a few classes,
Class of 2022. In just a few weeks, you
take time off, or take a leave of absence.
will have a master’s degree! Have you
We are here now! Don’t take your efforts
thought about it? Let that sink in, YOU
lightly. Getting through this semester
are on the cusp of securing a whole new
alone was a strenuous task. For those not
degree!
yet graduating, please also recognize the
Melanated wants you to realize how much
accomplishment of making it this far!
effort you put in, how much time,
Whether you’re one semester, one year, or
commitment, and care you had to exhibit
more into the program, you are doing
to get here. This was not any passive
great work and should celebrate yourself!
accomplishment. We juggled coursework,
Time flies and we want to make sure we
field work, other jobs, or had families to
make the right steps. But, don’t put too
take care of. This was no simple task, and
much pressure on yourself. In preparing
it’s easy to forget about the struggles
for the future, never forget that you are
faced as we think about next steps. While
qualified and worthy! Your presence is
planning for your future, also revel in the
priceless and whatever your next steps
glory of your accomplishments!
are, you will thrive in it.
Sending you love and light ✨