aLUMNI CORNER
James Bridgeforth
I've told Dr. Little this many times but I'm going to take this opportunity to say it again: So much of who I am today is due to my participation in programs like AAMI when I was at Georgia College. I'm currently a P.h.D. student in Urban Education Policy at the University of Southern California, where my research focuses on institutional and organizational change for racial justice in K-12 schools. While I loved many parts of my experience at Georgia College, being one of the so few Black men on campus could be lonely and isolating at times. AAMI worked to change that by providing a space to build a stronger sense of community among the Black men at GC. Although we all were unique in our own ways and our discussions and debates were definitely lively, the opportunity to speak openly and honestly about our unique experiences and collectively work toward ensuring better experiences and outcomes for Black men at GC was invaluable. Those experiences in AAMI were critical to my personal and professional development, especially related to bringing change to organizations and institutions. Because of my experiences in AAMI and other organizations like it, regardless of where I go or where I've been, one of the things that I will always value is the incredible power of collective action and community.
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AAMI 2021 NEWSLETTER
