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Ismahen Kadrie's avatar

Your words hold so much truth and quiet power, Marie Mott. Congratulations on being honored by the Tennessee State University National Alumni Association; not simply for what you’ve done, but for who you chose to remain in the unseen years.

What moved me most is your reminder that recognition does not create the work, it reveals what was already faithfully built in silence. So many of us know those seasons of pouring without applause, of staying intact when it would have been easier to disappear. Your reflection affirms that nothing done with purpose and integrity is ever wasted; it is simply gathering weight until the moment it can be held.

Thank you for naming what so many carry quietly. Your becoming gives others permission to trust their own quiet seasons, and to believe that the staying always leaves a mark.

Kisha's avatar

Wheww…stretching yourself inside a place that doesn’t stretch back…I felt that…what a better way to bring February to a beautiful close than recognizing a remarkable young lady so wise and filled with knowledge beyond her years. Congratulations Marie, you are so deserving💛

Valerie's avatar

Congratulations Marie Mott. Now that others know and see, you are black history More to come

Row's avatar

Congratulations! Thank you for pouring into me without even realizing it. Your kindness and the way you show up reminded me that it’s okay to be human, to have moments where we’re not perfect. I truly appreciate the impact you’ve had on me more than you probably know.

WandaFul1's avatar

Congratulations Beautiful!!! YOU are the one. Well deserved. HUGS❤️

marnita jones's avatar

Congratulation beautiful soul 🥰🖤🙏🏾