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Margaret A. Brunson, PhD, MPA
Margaret A. Brunson, PhD, MPA

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Oct 11, 2021

Exhaustingly Basic.

My dad is what many would consider a “man’s man” (traditionally masculine in nature and interests). He is a strong protector + provider, resolute in his beliefs + values, and highly opinionated. …

Relationships

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Exhaustingly Basic.
Exhaustingly Basic.
Relationships

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Sep 7, 2021

We’re all afraid.

If my life had closed captioning, it would read, “(exasperated sigh)” at the beginning of this writing scene. Because, whew, I’ve been sitting on and with these thoughts for quite some time! This running theme permeates my consciousness on a daily basis and today, I decided that my thoughts are…

Love

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We’re all afraid.
We’re all afraid.
Love

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Mar 8, 2021

I challenge you to choose.

As a Black woman who now has 4 decades of life to reflect upon, I can say that one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that I have options. And, when you have options, that also means you have the right to choose. Sometimes, those choices are seemingly meaningless…

Choose To Challenge

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I challenge you to choose.
I challenge you to choose.
Choose To Challenge

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Jan 1, 2021

Ease.

I remember sitting with my one of my sorors and one of my fraternity brothers, a few years ago, at an ice cream shop. We were catching up and my Soror began to share a revelation she’d recently had about the metamorphosis of the butterfly. As she spoke and shared…

2021

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Ease.
Ease.
2021

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Nov 21, 2020

Humans in a Pandemic.

The most challenging group project ever. — I’ve been thinking about this COVID-19 pandemic: my concerns, my values + boundaries, my observations of human behavior and primarily, how we continue to compare this to a group project that we’re collectively failing. And, I thought about all of the group project experiences I’ve had throughout my academic and…

Pandemic

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Humans in a Pandemic.
Humans in a Pandemic.
Pandemic

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Nov 13, 2020

The Break Room

We responded with rest. When the murder of George Floyd (amid a global pandemic) caused America to pause and finally collectively question the severity and impact of systemic racism, our daily lives were overwhelmed with narratives, articles, public statements, protests, positions, and solutions. …

Rest

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The Break Room
The Break Room
Rest

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Sep 7, 2020

Beyond the Books: Consciousness + Contemplation + Commitment

Today, the first Monday in September, we celebrate Labor Day. Historically, this holiday was created to celebrate and appreciate American workers for their many contributions to the success of our country. …

Anti Racism

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Anti Racism

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Jun 19, 2020

Stop Asking Black Employees to Fix This

Yesterday, after several conversations with exhausted friends, I recorded a 9 minute video explaining to organizational leaders why asking your Black employees to explain systemic racism and lead change is problematic. …

Leadership

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Stop Asking Black Employees to Fix This
Stop Asking Black Employees to Fix This
Leadership

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Jun 2, 2020

Doing hard things.

I first remember dealing with the relational aspect of racism in elementary school. While standing in the lunch line, a boy called me a ‘nigger’. I decided to hit him back, except not with words but with my fist. I felt like that was the most appropriate response to such…

Leadership

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Doing hard things.
Doing hard things.
Leadership

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May 31, 2020

You are your people

I’ve seen lots of Black folks encouraging, telling, & admonishing white people to do the work of talking to other white people about racism. I, too, believe this is imperative & needs to happen. But, as I thought about the culture of (white) America and how Black people experience a…

Do The Work

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You are your people
You are your people
Do The Work

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Margaret A. Brunson, PhD, MPA

Margaret A. Brunson, PhD, MPA

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