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Jonathan Lee
Jul 24, 20232 min read
BLAC and July 20th
Last Thursday, July 20th, an air of anticipation and reverence filled the me as we celebrated the 2nd Annual Bridging Legacies Across...
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Jonathan Lee
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Sheila Lee 7/20/49 - 10/12/21
Today is tough, as I remember my late mother, Sheila A. Lee, on her birthday. The pain of losing her to Covid-19 on October 12th, 2021,...
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Jonathan Lee
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Underrepresented, Underprivileged, Underserved
As a Black man who has overcome numerous obstacles to achieve success in academia, I feel compelled to express my frustration and...
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Jonathan Lee
Jun 18, 20232 min read
Father's Day
Father's Day is a special occasion that allows us to honor the bond between fathers and their children. As I sit here today, reflecting...
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Jonathan Lee
Jun 11, 20232 min read
Love and Basketball
Life has a way of coming full circle, and for me, coaching my son in basketball at the YMCA in West Seattle has been an unexpected...
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Jonathan Lee
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Game Changer
*Please click this link here to view the video blog version. Last night was a special occasion as my son Grayson selected a book for me...
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Jonathan Lee
Jan 31, 20231 min read
BLAC #blackhistorysuccess
Happy Black History Month! Over the 28 days, we will be highlighting the contributions of Black/African American individuals to society....
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Jonathan Lee
Jan 16, 20231 min read
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As a Black educator, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is both a source of inspiration and a reminder of the work that still needs...
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Jonathan Lee
Jan 9, 20232 min read
Passing the torch
As I stood on the court at the West Seattle YMCA, coaching my six-year-old son in his first basketball practice, memories flooded back of...
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Jonathan Lee
Dec 19, 20223 min read
Community
As I enter into year two of my time here in Seattle, it has been an ongoing task of finding, building, and establishing a community....
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Jonathan Lee
Oct 12, 20222 min read
One year without, Sheila Lee
Sheila Lee, my mother, and best friend lost her battle with Covid-19 on this day, October 12th, last year. As I reflect on this past...
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Jonathan Lee
Aug 12, 20222 min read
8/12/17
8/12/22 marks the 5th year anniversary of the passing of my father, Stanley Edward Lee. There is not a moment that I do not miss my...
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