"As close as my class has come to feeling like a #hiphop show, #OmarOffendum seamlessly combined performance, lecture, and personal testimony resulting in a class visit that was equally poignant and enlightening. Recognizing hip hop’s intertextual and referential qualities, the breadth of his artistic canvas included ancient #prophets, Black Renaissance #poets, modern #artists, and recent events. It was a deeply moving experience for my students and me—perhaps even more the following class when we had a chance to reflect on all that he had shared with us. His combination of personability and performative professionalism leaves a lasting impact." ✍🏾 Dr Kwame Harrison | Gloria D. Smith Professor of #Africana Studies & Associate Professor of #Sociology | #VirginiaTech ... Many thanks to the @artscenteratvt for giving me the opportunity to make these special connections w/ @virginia.tech staff & students through the #VTSalaam residency! ⏳ #TBT