President's Corner
~ Dr. Ryan Ross ~
President's Corner May 2022
Greetings Alumni, Fellows, Partners, and Friends,
I wish you health and safety while praying for the community and victims of White Supremacy in Buffalo. I'm praying for Miss Pearly Young, a 77-year-old mother and grandmother who spent her life serving others and running a food pantry. White supremacy and racism stole her life on a regular grocery pick-up and robbed the community of her grace, strength, and love.
President’s Corner February 2021
Black History Is American History We are halfway through Black History Month, a month of celebration, remembrance, recognition, and education. We celebrate the resilience of the Black and African American...
President’s Corner January 2021
The Groundhog's Day Time Loop of Racism in America Groundhog Day - This popular North American tradition observed in the United States and Canada became a classic 90's film. The protagonist...
President’s Corner December 2020
Everything is all good…Right? Custom suit. Fresh Haircut weekly. Exquisitely groomed beard. Purposeful work. A few amazing friends. Some extraordinary acquaintances. Amazing and beautiful children. These things undoubtedly provide me...
President’s Corner November 2020
The Magic of a Moment - The Impact of Time With Senator Kamala Harris Time. It is a precious and magical thing. I know people speak of the Seven Wonders...
President’s Corner October 2020
The Need Deficit Society on Life Support Have you ever been in NEED? Real need as in dire straits? The dictionary definition of "Need" is: To require something because it...
President’s Corner July 2020
ISMS…The Conversation Continues Greetings ULFC Family, Friends, and Partners, Although garnering more attention, racial inequity continues to impede the lived experience of many members of our community, especially Black and...
President’s Corner June 2020
The Other America Welcome to my lived experience. For many people (but not all), the last couple of weeks have been challenging, mentally draining, disheartening, sad and, frankly, unbelievable! People...
Dr. Ryan Ross