David Fullard

... In his own words. Sule Thompson talking about SUNY Empire State College and the Black Male Initiative.

Please join me in congratulating our graduating members of the Fortified Classroom. Special thanks to New York State Senator Cordell Cleare for her acknowledgment of our student’s success and the awarding of Certificates of Achievements to those graduating students.

BLACK MALE INITIATIVE/SUNY EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY - 4 PARK AVENUE - NEW YORK CITY On Saturday, June 29th, 75 people gathered to view and participate in a panel discussion called “When Black Women Go Missing.” POWERFUL!!!

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION -- PRESENTED BY THE BLACK MALE INITIATIVE AT SUNY EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY 4 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY

Have a peace filled Memorial Day. Do remember that the free franks, the free hamburgers, and the free soda, DID HAVE A HIGH COST! The "cost" where the human lives that were lost during war. WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED DURING ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE TO PROTECT OUR DEMOCRACY!

Today, I had the wonderful opportunity to return to my old high school (Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx) to speak to small groups of students for their annual career day for students who are exiting their junior year and will begin their senior year in Fall 2024.

Please join us for our BLACK MALE INITIATIVE 2024 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION at SUNY EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY. Please refer to the attached poster for details. If you are interested, please RSVP at [email protected]

JOURNAL NOTES FOR WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8TH, 2023. Congratulations to Dr. Yusef Salaam on winning a seat on the New York City 9th City Council District. Dr Salaam is no stranger to the Black Male Initiative at SUNY Empire State University.

Please save this date, December 2nd, 2023, and join us for this wonderful and uplifting "Winterfest" holiday event. I look forward to seeing all of you and celebrating the holiday season with you.

JOURNAL NOTES FOR SATURDAY OCTOBER 14, 2023 THE SUNY EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY BLACK MALE INITIATIVE "CONVERSATION WITH MARGARET BURNHAM (PROFESSOR OF LAW, NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY) AND DR. ANGELA DAVIS (VIA ZOOM).

At 108 years old, Dorothy Burnham continues to provide mentorship to our students. Although she is retired from SUNY Empire State University, she came out to our event and immediately went to work. As you notice from the photograph, with pen in hand, she continues to educate.

EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY BLACK MALE INITIATIVE CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS OF HIP HOP WITH THE FEARLESS FOUR These artists gave an important historical account of the movement and enlightened all of us to the industry and what the future holds for Hip Hop in the coming years.

MY STUDENTS ARE THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMES!

Please join me in welcoming the 7th cohort for the Fortified Classroom at SUNY Empire State University. I am deeply impressed by this group of scholars. I look forward to working with each and every one of you!