David McGhee

Flint grown. Alum: @SchultzFamilyFd, @skillmanfound. Adjunct: @oaklandu, @MottCollege. Board: @learn_fresh, @projectartusa.

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

I attempted to write this last week but did not have the emotional capacity to do so. I barely have it now. “A Letter to My Daughter’s Brother" https://t.co/rHWUm3stNG by @DavidRMcGhee on @LinkedIn

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

I saw ⁦@JustMercyFilm⁩.

It moved me.

I think you should see it too.

My treat!

#TheaterBuyout #Flint #MLKDay

Salute ⁦@kobebryant⁩ ⁦@common⁩ ⁦@LenaWaithe⁩ for the inspiration.

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

7/7: Please say a prayer for this little boy, and his father. Also, please say a prayer for others near and far who are not as excited about the holiday’s as we are...for one reason or another. #ImBuildingAJail drm

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

6/7: I think about that little boy often, especially when my son and I go to the library. I also think about his father, and the fact that he can’t enjoy time with his son in the simple ways that I can with Deuce… #ImBuildingAJail

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

5/7: Shortly thereafter, following a conversation with his grandfather, I realized why he was building a jail. Why? Because that’s where his father is. He was building a jail with Legos because that made him feel closer to his dad. Heartbreaking… #ImBuildingAJail

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

4/7: As he put the finishing touches on his masterpiece, I turned to him and asked: “Hey little man, what are you making?” His response broke my heart. He passionately, and reluctantly, said: “I’m building a jail.” I was stunned, and had no idea how to respond... #ImBuildingAJail

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

3/7: On this particular day, however, Deuce and I weren’t alone. There was another young boy playing as well. He was with his grandfather. This little guy was hard at work building what appeared to be a school... #ImBuildingAJail

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

2/7: More importantly, he loves when I get down on my knees and build things with him - especially if we have the place to ourselves... #ImBuildingAJail

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

1/7: Around this time last year, my son and I took a trip to our local library. I love the children’s books, and he loves the Lego and tinker tables... #ImBuildingAJail

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

Hey @Delta! Love flying w/ you. Please don’t fail me today. Promised my baby girl I’d be back for Parent-Teacher Conference. I know a shortcut to #Detroit if the pilot needs it. Can’t let my baby down.

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

If you know someone sitting down, in the County, go visit. If they’re upstate, send them a kite. As for their families, take a moment and give them a call and let them know you’re thinking about them. Many of us woke up to family today. They woke up hoping they’d hear from some.

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

My wife recently penned her first book!

It’s great! Not because she’s my wife, but because she’s great.

Do yourself a favor and purchase one...or one million.

https://t.co/j5vogluE5i

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

I’m often reminded that even though I may have more degrees than my mother, she has much more wisdom than I do.

[Rachel Hatch @rachelkeas]

“The fundamental art of philanthropy is knowing when to scream & when to whisper.” -@DavidRMcGhee of @skillmanfound at #LeadingTogether2019 with @COF_

[Learn Fresh @learn_fresh]

It's #GivingTuesday! Donate to @Learn_Fresh today and support the 2019 NBA Math Hoops National Championship, which will be hosted by the @warriors in the Bay Area in May! @NBA @nbacares @GSWfoundation Donate here: https://t.co/U10pyToaEH

[Ron Fournier @ron_fournier]

“A society’s strength can be measured by the well-being of its children. By that metric, #Michigan is weak.” — @skillmanfound

Vote for the kids!

https://t.co/dLznAqsh2e

[Candid Learning for Funders @GrantCraft]

The @skillmanfound reminds us to show up and VOTE Nov. 6! "The ramifications of elections stretch much farther than deciding who sits in what office" and these decisions impact the lives of the communities funders support! https://t.co/0ctlA52jLB

[Kyle McCree @kmccree]

Vote for children this Election Day https://t.co/6rMpi9mzbD via @freep @DavidRMcGhee

[Skillman Foundation @skillmanfound]

Skillman Program Director @DavidRMcGhee shares what's at stake for #Michigan and it's #children on #electionday: https://t.co/4qQkixSHR4 #kidsmatterhere

[David McGhee @DavidRMcGhee]

“Diversity is inviting everyone to the party. Inclusion is inviting everyone to dance.”