February 16, 2021
 
Fellow Talladegans and friends,
 
These past twelve months of COVID dictated social distancing, quarantining, and mask wearing have challenged us in ways we couldn’t have anticipated. I hope that the availability of effective vaccines provides some relief from the strains of the past year. Let us move into 2021 with optimism—tempered by caution. Stay safe.
 
At the Talladega College annual commencement ceremony, the president of the TCNAA inducts the graduates into its ranks. I have used this opportunity to challenge the class to view their alumni status as an obligation to give of their time, their talents, and their treasure to support Talladega College.