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GOOOOO, Deb!!

Congratulations Dr. Oates-Primus. I am honored to be here this morning.

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I love the authenticity in this conversation so much! Thank you soooo much Dr. Oates-Primus for courageously addressing the elephant in the room in our educational system!!!

"Imposter Syndrome" Yes! I've been there!

Hats off to you Debonair. Speak it!!!

I am so glad that you are talking about this!!!!

Authenticity is key! Yes, imposter syndrome is real in all spaces. Always over preparing and outperforming. Thank you Dr Oates-Primus for highlighting our truths.

Speaking to my soul Deb!!

"YOU ARE ENOUGH"

So good. Tearing down this notion that we have to perform for our worthiness—especially as Black women. The counter narrative being that we are worthy when we walk through the door.

We have been taught "informally" and "formally" to be chameleons to survive our professional space.

professional and school spaces.

They already have grit

They already have grit they need to be successful

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exactly @Aubria. Our students need safe spaces to be themselves and be vulnerable, that is our primary responsibility as educational leaders.

Absolutely @Ayanna. And it comes from the fact that there was a time when “standing out” too much was an actual threat to our bodies. Safety. Survival. It’s embedded in us to lean into the things that will keep us safe. But it’s time to thrive. To be excellent and authentic as Dr. Oates-Primus is positing here.

Thank you for creating safe spaces for your students Dr. Oates-Primus!

Thank you Dr. Oates-Primus for embodying and sharing how invaluable and powerful it is for our students to have their authenticity and totality reflected while holding space for their vulnerability. It is such an honor to be here to receive your teaching.

TRUTH!!! Sad how being human is penalized by society. Thank YOU Dr. Oates-Primus for being an example of growth, vulnerability, truth - of taking space! Our students are capable. They matter!!!

They are worthy of challenge!

We have models of how becoming a “chameleon” works in a professional space: Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey,, Don Thompson (CEO, McDonalds), Rosalind Brewer (CEO, Walgreens)... I could go on but I won’t. We all know someone or perhaps a personal experience, where it was necessary to adapt a certain persona to convey confidence and expertise. This is necessary for certain industries (especially financial services) However, I believe that you can be “authentic” and professional, the two concepts do not have to be mutually exclusive; they can co-exist. I don’t think that if we listen to rap music, you’re being authentic - it means that you like rap music. We have to convey this notion to our students. They are capable, and competent and the world is waiting for them. Thank you for your wonderful lecture.

That’s it… “worthy of the challenge” Yes!

Wow, soft bigotry. That one hit different.

I really love this activity. Such a good way to start the semester.

Yes, Faye! I'm taking notes!

I do, too! i’ve just been thinking how I can incorporate this.

I'm here!!

EMPOWERMENT!

Very true, I am a diversity fellow and you are amazing and have helped me be more confident!

"WWDD" (what would Drake do?)

Powerful. This is for everywhere in the College & life.

@Sandra WWDD lol

My GM used to say, "Sometimes you have to toot your OWN horn!"

Empowerment is an inward and outward journey. Students have a right to be empowered!

Powerful. This is for everywhere in the College & life.

“If you think I’mma quit before I die, dream on.” - Drake

This lecture is transformative--just as I thought it would be. It is impossible for the audience to not view CCP, our students, and our roles in their education differently. Such a powerful teacher and a speaker I could listen to over and over--I wish this could be a lecture series. This should be a TED talk.

Great ideas, Ravyn! We can make it happen!

Such powerful teaching. Wow!!! I applaud you in every way. You are a light in everyway.

@Ravyn. YES! A TED talk!!!

Black @ Masterman...

@Ravyn, agreed.

Yes! A TED talk!!!!!!

Come here, Debonair! Yesssss! I am so proud of you lady! Come here, Debonair and occupy this here Lindback Lecture space and say it, sing it loud and proud! This is so unapologetic and empowering! Releasing the suppressed VOICE! I hear you... hearing you and hearing others, our students, to teach them how to hear...VOICE. The art of listening...Yes! Let's go....

Yes @Rainah

Thank you so much for your insights.

be more comfortable with being wrong! Yes!!!

Sing it, Cherise! I have to confess that the other day, I said to myself, "What would Cherise say?"

Thank you Dr. Oates-Primus! - Your wisdom, courage, love, and transparency is powerful and beautiful!!!! Our students and CCP family are blessed to have you - the whole authentic YOU! Thank you for providing a space where students are able to grow taller not smaller. No more shrinking. Yes! Boss playlist. D Smoke on my Boss Playlist.

Thank you!

This is a Masterclass for absolute certain in effective class management, engagement and empowerment!! @Rainah this should definitely be a TED Talk!

Bravo!

Incredible work Dr. Oates-Primus!

NOT Basic! Phenomenal

You’re the opposite of basic, Dr Oates-Primus. You’re an absolute inspiration. “Unapologetic brave dreaming,” yes.

I incorporate a similar practice in my biology courses at the beginning of the semester and at midterm. This also helps students to focus on developing a path to success.

Our students are growing exponentially because of your hard work and dedication.

You were exceptional , I thank you for an awesome experience this morning . The lesson in just be you and work your natural authentic best version of you

Way over a decade! LOL!

Thank you Dr. Oates-Primus for exemplifying what is required to engage students for the risk it takes to be authentic as a person of color and the exciting journey which leads to their destiny.

@ Rainah and Ayanna - totally agree. TED Talk!

You drive change! You are the next generation!

Thanks for encouraging us to be unapologetic. It's very easy as a woman of color to feel you're at the crossroads where you're respected by your peers but at the same time marginalized within the wider society -- being seen as too passionate, too aggressive, even too sensitive.

Awesome presentation Dr. Debonair! Thanks so much for making your voice heard and raising awareness. So glad to know you. I appreciate you. Empowered and thriving is Dr. Debonair!

Dr. Oates-Primus you are Phenomenal!!! in everyway.

Nothing basic about this, Doctor! This is beyond powerful - life changing!!!!! PLEASE TedTalk this, Phenomenal Woman!!!!

That is so true @Dr. Oates-Primus! Professors like you were very few and far between and that is why I am so committed to making sure that we show up this way for our students and in our administrative and teaching environments!

Definitely "A Phenomenal Women"

BRAVE DREAM!!!

Thank you!

Best new verb

“She brave-dreamed it” WHAT!!!! Yeeessssss

Brave dreaming. BRILLIANCE! You are speaking to the WHOLE student. The heart, the mind, the soul. Yes!

EMPOWERMENT!!!

Love it, Dr. Debonair...Come on here with the office hour block party...music in the voice and laughter again!

It is such an honor to learn from you, Dr. Oates Primus. Yes - I love the idea of this being a TED Talk! Thank you for sharing your transformational wisdom as a professor and your transformational, inspirational leadership at CCP and beyond.

And THIS is why you won this award - we all see that you empower students in a whole new way, in a WHOLE way. You are amazing, DPO!!!!

Yes!!

Absolutely! “Let’s go!”

Yes!!!! Building analytical skills!

Let’s go...I love it.

Thank you Debonair for your inspiration to us today, and the many students you inspire daily!

The slides spoke for themselves!

The Squad!

Just amazing!

Oh, love these slides! Please share

Thank you! Amazing.

WWTSD - What Would The Squad Do - I do this too!!!!

Issa Rae!

“Thanks for all my hard work”!!!!

I love Jemele Hill as well.

“What would the people who have the career I want do?” <—THIS.

WWDOPD? What would Dr. Oates-Primus Do? That is going to guide my new teaching philosophy!!

Great examples!

"If this space can't handle this, then it's not for me." YES!!

Thanks for the checklist!

I love this wishlist.

Yes to the wishlist!!!

Whew! That’s a list.

This wishlist is everything!

This is such an inspiring list! Thank you.

You make this "wishlist" a reality

That wishlist is Fire!

Such a good wishlist. Let’s make this space big enough for all this brave dreaming.

Thank you for sharing your vision with us!

WELCOME!!!!!

Just incredible! BRAVO!!!!!

Thank you for sharing- awesome!

Thank you for sharing your vision with us!

Super fantastic!!!!

AMAAAAAAZING!!

That wishlist is Fire!

OMG!!! So AMAZING!!!

*wild applause*

THANK YOU!!!

Thank you!!!

Thank you Debonair. Great lecture! I want to take your classes.

Kudos, such an amazing professor and role model! So proud to call you a colleague! Thank you!

A W E S O M E!

Great wishlist! Thank you. Inspiring!

an hour felt like 10 minutes you went thru smoothly

Simply amazing. Thank you so much!!

Excellent presentation!!! Thank you!

Thank you for this incredible lecture. Why can’t I drop all the fire emojis here?

Thank you!

Thank you!! This presentation was excellent!!!

Your talk was dope!

Thank you!

Awesome lecture!!!

Yes...Let's go...It's a new day with a new way...VOICE all day! Beautiful! Powerful! Engaging! Life-transforming! Healing! Simply amazing...Doctor, Doctor, you gave us the authentic news...May the Lord continue to use you Dr. Debonair Oates-Primus mightily, authentically, and unapologetically! Wow! Thank you so much! This was absolutely excellent!

Thanks so much.

Thank you Dr. Oates-Primus for a great informative and eye opener presentation.

Thanks for the presentation!

Loved this. Thank you so much.

Brilliant presentation, Dr. Oates-Primus… absolutely brilliant.

You are AMAZING!!! This was incredible. Thank you, thank you!

Thank you Dr. Oates-Primus! You are amazing as always!

Thank you ! This is an amazing presentation! # No more shrinking!

Authenticity requires vulnerability - you have been an amazing example!

No, thank yourself for the hard work! =)

YESSSSSSS --- TED TALK!!!!

Come on, BRAVE DREAM that TED talk!!!

Very powerful lecture. Thank you for your authenticity.

Congratulations on the award. Your impact and legacy will make a difference for generations of CCP students.

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Dr. Oates-Primus: Thank you for all you do for CCP. You are an inspiration! I need to re-examine my interactions and support for our students.

Deb, your true transparency has touched my soul and brought me to tears this morning. Your courage should be applauded for this lecture, your work and everything you go through

Thanks

Thank you!!!