Michael A. Hunt

Social Justice Activist. Higher Ed Admin. TRiO Works. Interfaith Collaborator. Math Educator. Bacon Lover!

[CBS Mornings @CBSMornings]

Ta-Nehisi Coates’ new book, “The Message,” is a trio of interconnected essays that examine how the stories people tell — or avoid telling — can shape and even distort reality: “I am most concerned always with those that don’t have a voice.” https://t.co/bDsBxZMbah

[3T @3TWorld]

We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father Tito Jackson @titojackson5 was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Please remember to do what our father always preached, “Love One Another.” We love you Pops and will forever miss you.

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

@SixBrownChicks Who got the body? 🍿

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

Every part of this!

[Jemele Hill @jemelehill]

When white people are hired in any position, the automatic assumption is they were the best person. When Black people are hired, it’s assumed we got there because of affirmative action — which by the way doesn’t mean under-qualified. If affirmative action never existed, a lot of white people would still believe deeply in their own superiority because that is what they’ve been taught.

Considering there have been 30 presidents at Harvard and Claudine Gay was the only Black one in history, she had to be extremely qualified to even be in that position.

But don’t let me interfere with your racism. Go off.

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

@TerellAnderson @MelechThomas @HowardU The one I’ve seen. https://t.co/nyuH6mQNXp

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

Followed by a mother of one of my scholars calling me saying, “Mr. Hunt, I know you are the only one who can help...” And then I read a text from one of my scholars that simply says, “I appreciate you”
#KeepPressing #IfICanHelpSomebody #IMatter

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

There are moments when I wonder if what I am doing matters especially when navigating institutional bureaucracy. Then there are days like yesterday when I wake up to a voice memo text message that just warmed my heart from one of my alums.

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

@CDelgadoLuchner I didn’t realize this! Thanks for sharing.

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

@and_thenshe @Latesha_Byrd @Bola_Sol My latest oped talks about this! https://t.co/VtMFrnqo1e

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

@CDelgadoLuchner Checkout my latest oped on this topic. Would love your thoughts. https://t.co/VtMFrnqo1e

[Anna Clemens, PhD @scientistswrite]

The title of your paper is your shop front.

Here are 10 rules to write a compelling title for your scientific article.

A thread. 🧵

#AcademicChatter @TheStrugglingS4 #Postdoc

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

Last time staying at @FlamingoVegas! We paid for King room for me and wife. Get to room it was queen. After they told us our room, that we paid for, was ready! Y’all know as a big guy I ain’t happy about this! They told me no more rooms. I’m over it.

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

#SpaceKaren what you up to? How long will it take for you to burn this sucka down? You are on a roll!

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

#namenames #calloutBS

[Soledad O'Brien @soledadobrien]

When my mom died I found this Letter to the Editor among her possessions. She’s calling out John Klein, the Town Supervisor in Smithtown LI, for his racist housing policies. I think it’s from the 1970s. It inspires me to name names, and call out BS. Don’t live afraid.

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

Wow. America.

[Leslie Alexander @lesliemalex]

Just got home from a harrowing experience and it's haunting me.... This is a long thread...

This evening I took my mom on an errand, and when we arrived in the parking lot there were four white male police officers surrounding two Black teen girls. 1/16

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

@mrseckhart @howie_hua Exactly what I did I!

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

white folks in leadership- If you come into a meeting or even call a meeting with an entire staff of color, learn to listen, ask questions, and find ways to offer support, rather than assume you know our journey! #drained
#highered

[Reverend Raphael Warnock @ReverendWarnock]

I'm back on the ballot, folks! This time it's for a full six-year term. I'm ready to continue my work in Washington for all Georgians!

[Michael A. Hunt @mahunt]

Welcome Dr. Ashby! @umbc

[UMBC McNair Scholars @UMBCMcNair]

The McNair family wants to Welcome Dr. Ashby to the UMBC community! She will take over the role as President of UMBC in August 2022. We are excited to see what this new chapter of UMBC will look like!