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Today @EmoryMedicine dedicated the Leon L. Haley, Jr. Distinguished Professor and Chair for the Emory Executive Assoc. Dean of Grady Affairs.
What a powerful way to let the generations know of this great man and leader—and to remind those in the pipeline of their potential.
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Dr. @SherylHeron — his friend of over 25 years described him as a GIFT:
GIVING
INSIGHTFUL
FIERCE
TENACIOUS
No truer words have been spoken. I know it was hard for her to speak. She was brave and honored him in the most special way.
Here’s an excerpt.
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I can think of no better person to hold this inaugural Endowed Professorship than the tireless @GradyHealth champion @CarlosdelRio7. His work and dedication to Grady and the world have been extraordinary.
I think @lhaley3 would have been pleased with this.
Yup.
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We had the chance to hear from Dr. Haley’s family—his proud parents and his son, too. It was hard to watch but beautiful.
I love the pride in Dr. Leon Haley, Sr.’s eyes. @lhaley3 comes from greatness. I wish this narrative was shared more when speaking of Black families.
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Just think:
A Black man in medicine will have HIS name precede the name of another as an Endowed Professor . . .
In Georgia at @EmoryUniversity—an institution founded in 1836.
1836.
Let that sink in for a moment.
The ancestors are surely rejoicing.
I know we are.
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Oh—and don’t think it’s lost us that the inaugural individual to be named in this prestigious position is @CarlosdelRio7. AND that this happened during #HispanicHeritageMonth.
Yup.
My heart is so full, man. Whew!
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“Brother Haley” was what I always called him when I saw him. And what I know for sure is that Brother Haley cared a LOT about representation.
Though we wish it weren’t under these circumstances, the significance of this deserves a pause for reflection.
Truly.
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Brother Haley? To those who never got to know you—don’t you worry. We will make SURE they do.
And we will pass on to others in the pipeline that mischievous twinkle in your eyes & that smile you gave whenever you were pushing us to be great.
Like you.
Well done, sir.👊🏽🏥
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