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Namwali Serpell

News: I’m joining the Harvard English department as full professor, starting Fall 2021 (after a year

). Notwithstanding my general wariness of institutions, I’m very grateful and aware that this is a big deal for a black woman. And my mother would have been so proud!

4:44 PM · Jul 27, 2020

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snl good job GIF by Saturday Night Live

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Namwali!

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"I am available by email appointment at my office, located at 991 Massachusetts Ave"

The Cellar Food & Drink · 991 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

★★★★☆ · Bar

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💎💎💎💎💎

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Congratulations!

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Huge congrats, Namwali! A big loss for us in the Bay Area though!

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Congratulations!!

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Ngosa Whoopi Chungu

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Congratulations! An achievement is an achievement. Don't let anyone or anything, especially systemic f*ery take away from that. Black joy the hell out of this and enjoy your moment!

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