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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro)
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Increasing Visibility. Facilitating Connection. Moving Microbiology Forward. Get connected today Connect with us: linktr.ee/blackinmicro Contact: [email protected]
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 7d
Friendly reminder: 🎉 Pre-register today & get ready to join our FREE online celebration. Everyone is welcome. To keep #BlackInMicro alive Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025
The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action
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It's almost Black in Micro science time! Who's ready??
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 10h
✨Get ready for Oct 16: Dive into Zines with Aaron Davis, MPH, CHES. 🚀 Let's explore how Zines can spark creativity and enhance storytelling in Public Health. Register & save your spot now: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Show your support by donating: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BlackInMicro
Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Science In Action Workshop – Community: Exploring Creativity, Storytelling and Public Health Communications through Zines. Led by Aaron Davis, MPH, CHES (University of Washington). Event time: 1:30–2:30 PM EST, Oct. 16, 2025.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1h
Oct 16 is COMMUNITY Day at #BlackInMicro Week! Don’t miss the panel with Dr. Adekola, Senator Shevrin Jones, Dr. Robinson & Dr. Thompson in a powerful panel. Pre-register: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Donate & show your support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)
Announcement for the "Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Panel: Empowering Your Science," scheduled for October 16, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM EST. Panelists include Josephine Adekola, PhD, Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow; Senator Shevrin Jones, Florida State Senate; Ashley Robinson, PhD, Founder & CEO of C.H.A.N.G.E. Nonprofit Organisation; and Karl Thompson, PhD, Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program Director at Howard University.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4h
Friendly reminder: 🎉 Pre-register today & get ready to join our FREE online celebration. Everyone is welcome. To keep #BlackInMicro alive Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025
The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 10h
✨Get ready for Oct 16: Dive into Zines with Aaron Davis, MPH, CHES. 🚀 Let's explore how Zines can spark creativity and enhance storytelling in Public Health. Register & save your spot now: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Show your support by donating: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BlackInMicro
Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Science In Action Workshop – Community: Exploring Creativity, Storytelling and Public Health Communications through Zines. Led by Aaron Davis, MPH, CHES (University of Washington). Event time: 1:30–2:30 PM EST, Oct. 16, 2025.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 18h
Celebrate #BlackInMicro Week Oct 14-16! This year’s theme, HARMONY, honors collaboration, resilience & shared experiences. Join us to amplify Black scientists, grow careers & community. RSVP: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)
Black in Microbiology Week 2025. Black Microbiologists Association. Central yellow box with patterned design displays the word “HARMONY” in bold black letters. Below, an acrostic poem defines each letter: H – Hope, A – Alliance, R – Resilience, M – Mutual Support, O – Optimism, N – Nurturing, Y – Yielding Progress.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 20h
#BlackInMicro Week is more than just an event; it's a hub for connection. The need for strong communities like ours has never been more urgent. Donate today to show your support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio) #BIMWeek2025 #HARMONY
A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with five faint microbes decorating it. White bold text, in a curved line reads "Do you want to see more from us?" Beneath it is the BMA logo, and yellow neon style text saying "Donate". Undeneath that in bold white text it says "to support our mission of equity in microbiology. Link in bio"
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 23h
Friendly reminder: 🎉 Pre-register today & get ready to join our FREE online celebration. Everyone is welcome. To keep #BlackInMicro alive Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025
The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d
Our Research Symposium is almost here! On Oct 15, come celebrate 25 #BlackInMicro scientists from around the globe. Pre-register today to attend: tinyurl.com/BIMW25. To help keep #BlackInMicro alive, Donate here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)
Black in Micro Week 2025 Early Career Research Symposium held on October 15, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM EST. Presenters include Katelyn Nicole Ward, Larisa Chila Kiki, Mallory Evans, Savannah Nicole Lewis, Enycé Fairbanks, and Khadijat Oluwapelumi Adefaye. It features six research presentations by early career scientists from various universities, covering topics such as drug repositioning for fungal infections, bacteriophage adaptation to silver ions, inflammasome responses to LPS, NK cell dynamics in malaria, organoid modeling of bacterial toxins, and protein disorder in Hepatitis E virus. Early Career Research Symposium featuring Aureliana Filomena Chambal Chilengue, Hassan Abbas, Nazik Elmekki, Immaculata Chika Ede, Audrey Randall, and Justin Durunyamunwu. Topics include tuberculosis transmission analysis using reference-free clustering, gut microbiota comparisons in ulcerative colitis, fitness determinants of Phocaeicola vulgatus, wound biofilm modeling, the role of Parabacteroides distasonis in type I diabetes, and microvascular modeling in dengue virus research. Early Career Research Symposium showcasing presenters howcasing presenters Nadia Holness, Deus Kamya, Trinity Moore, Caitlin Wiafe-Kwakye, Drea Darby, and Teni Shosanya. Topics include the role of Staphylococcus aureus in skin inflammation, the impact of Candida albicans on oral epithelial cells, the role of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron in gut inflammation, the effect of Enterococcus faecalis on colorectal cancer, the influence of Streptococcus pneumoniae on lung immunity, and the use of Escherichia coli in synthetic biology applications. Early Career Research Symposium with additional presenters. Presenters include Katelyn Nicole Ward, Larisa Chila Kiki, Mallory Evans, Savannah Nicole Lewis, Enycé Fairbanks, and Khadijat Oluwapelumi Adefaye. It features six research presentations by early career scientists from various universities, covering topics such as drug repositioning for fungal infections, bacteriophage adaptation to silver ions, inflammasome responses to LPS, NK cell dynamics in malaria, organoid modeling of bacterial toxins, and protein disorder in Hepatitis E virus.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d
We can't wait for Oct 14! Join us for "Pathways for Change" Day. Listen to insightful talks from Dr. Johnson, Camille Smith, Dr. Sobers, Dr. Motley-Johnson & Dr. Jeffers-Francis. Secure your spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Support the cause: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BIM2025
Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Panel: Finding Black Spaces in STEM. Event time: 1:15–2:15 PM EST, Oct. 14, 2025. Speakers: Jabril Johnson, PhD (Morehouse School of Medicine), Camille Smith (STEM Soulcial), Courtney Sobers, PhD (Rutgers University), Evangeline Motley-Johnson, PhD (Meharry Medical College), and Liesl Jeffers-Francis, PhD (North Carolina A&T State University).
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d
Friendly reminder: 🎉 Pre-register today & get ready to join our FREE online celebration. Everyone is welcome. To keep #BlackInMicro alive Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025
The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2d
We are excited to introduce Dr. Marian Johnson-Thompson, who will be delivering the 2025 #BlackinMicro Keynote Address. You can pre-register today to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro and Donate to support #BIMWeek2025: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)
A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with faint microbes decorating it. It announces the Black in Micro Week 2025 Keynote Speaker, Dr Marian Johnson-Thompson, that will take place at 12 PM (EST), October 14. Talk title: "“The Persistent Journey of Black Microbiologists: Where We Have Been and Where We Must Go”. The blurb states that the talk with cover the stories of Black pioneer contributors and also provide a foundation for discussion on how important it is to attract, retain and develop successful strategies for future Black Microbiologists. Dr. Johnson-Thompson is a microbiologist, biomedical researcher, educator and administrator. She also serves on ASM’s Center for the History of Microbiology and ASM (CHOMA) Committee and ensures that contributions of Black Microbiologists are addressed and included in ASM’s archives.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2d
We've had a blast sharing stories, kickstarting careers and guiding the next generation. To help keep #BlackInMicro alive, Donate here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Pre-register to secure your spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. (all links in bio)
A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with faint microbes decorating it. In the middle is a large yellow glowing "5" and underneath it reads "years of #BlackInMicro"
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2d
On Oct 16: Dive into the world of Zines with Aaron Davis, MPH, CHES. 🚀 Let's explore how Zines can spark creativity and enhance storytelling in Public Health. Secure your spot now at linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Show your support by donating at tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BlackInMicro
Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Science In Action Workshop – Community: Exploring Creativity, Storytelling and Public Health Communications through Zines. Led by Aaron Davis, MPH, CHES (University of Washington). Event time: 1:30–2:30 PM EST, Oct. 16, 2025.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2d
Celebrate #BlackInMicro Week Oct 14-16! This year’s theme, HARMONY, honors collaboration, resilience & shared experiences. Join us to amplify Black scientists, grow careers & community. RSVP: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)
Black in Microbiology Week 2025. Black Microbiologists Association. Central yellow box with patterned design displays the word “HARMONY” in bold black letters. Below, an acrostic poem defines each letter: H – Hope, A – Alliance, R – Resilience, M – Mutual Support, O – Optimism, N – Nurturing, Y – Yielding Progress.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 3d
#BlackInMicro Week is more than just an event; it's a hub for connection. The need for strong communities like ours has never been more urgent. Donate today to show your support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio) #BIMWeek2025 #HARMONY
A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with five faint microbes decorating it. White bold text, in a curved line reads "Do you want to see more from us?" Beneath it is the BMA logo, and yellow neon style text saying "Donate". Undeneath that in bold white text it says "to support our mission of equity in microbiology. Link in bio"
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 3d
Have some free-time on Oct 15? Already planning to login & attend? We're still looking for judges, come volunteer today! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/BIMW25-ECR or see link in bio
A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with faint microbes decorating it. At the top, yellow text reads "Call for Judges". Underneath white text reads "do you want to appraise presentations for the early career research symposium? Sign up to support microbiology's rising stars!"
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 3d
🌟 Don't miss CAREERS & RESEARCH Day on Oct 15! Hear highlights from Dr. Lauryn Alexander, Dr. Shanna Ashley, and Dr. Corey Reynolds. Secure your spot now by pre-registering: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Show your support by donating here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BlackInMicro #BiM2025
Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Panel: Navigating Careers in Microbiology – Careers & Research. Event time: 2–3 PM EST, Oct. 15, 2025. Speakers: Lauryn Alexander, PhD (Law Student, West Virginia University), Shanna Ashley, PhD (Medical Science Liaison, AbbVie), and Corey Reynolds, PhD (Regional Medical Scientific Director, Merck).
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 3d
Friendly reminder: 🎉 Pre-register today & get ready to join our FREE online celebration. Everyone is welcome. To keep #BlackInMicro alive Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025
The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 3d
🗓️ Check it out! The full agenda for Black In Microbiology Week 2025 is live. Get all the details here: tinyurl.com/BIMW25 and Pre-register to secure your spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. To help keep #BlackInMicro alive, Donate here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4d
Get ready for next week's Research Symposium: 25 #BlackInMicro scientists from around the globe. Get all the details here: tinyurl.com/BIMW25 and Pre-register to secure your spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. To help keep #BlackInMicro alive, Donate here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)
Black in Micro Week 2025 Early Career Research Symposium held on October 15, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM EST. Presenters include Katelyn Nicole Ward, Larisa Chila Kiki, Mallory Evans, Savannah Nicole Lewis, Enycé Fairbanks, and Khadijat Oluwapelumi Adefaye. It features six research presentations by early career scientists from various universities, covering topics such as drug repositioning for fungal infections, bacteriophage adaptation to silver ions, inflammasome responses to LPS, NK cell dynamics in malaria, organoid modeling of bacterial toxins, and protein disorder in Hepatitis E virus. Early Career Research Symposium featuring Aureliana Filomena Chambal Chilengue, Hassan Abbas, Nazik Elmekki, Immaculata Chika Ede, Audrey Randall, and Justin Durunyamunwu. Topics include tuberculosis transmission analysis using reference-free clustering, gut microbiota comparisons in ulcerative colitis, fitness determinants of Phocaeicola vulgatus, wound biofilm modeling, the role of Parabacteroides distasonis in type I diabetes, and microvascular modeling in dengue virus research. Early Career Research Symposium showcasing presenters howcasing presenters Nadia Holness, Deus Kamya, Trinity Moore, Caitlin Wiafe-Kwakye, Drea Darby, and Teni Shosanya. Topics include the role of Staphylococcus aureus in skin inflammation, the impact of Candida albicans on oral epithelial cells, the role of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron in gut inflammation, the effect of Enterococcus faecalis on colorectal cancer, the influence of Streptococcus pneumoniae on lung immunity, and the use of Escherichia coli in synthetic biology applications. Early Career Research Symposium with additional presenters. Presenters include Katelyn Nicole Ward, Larisa Chila Kiki, Mallory Evans, Savannah Nicole Lewis, Enycé Fairbanks, and Khadijat Oluwapelumi Adefaye. It features six research presentations by early career scientists from various universities, covering topics such as drug repositioning for fungal infections, bacteriophage adaptation to silver ions, inflammasome responses to LPS, NK cell dynamics in malaria, organoid modeling of bacterial toxins, and protein disorder in Hepatitis E virus.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4d
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4d
Join us on Oct 14 for an inspiring event on Pathways for Change. Listen to insightful talks from Dr. Johnson, Camille Smith, Dr. Sobers, Dr. Motley-Johnson & Dr. Jeffers-Francis. Secure your spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Support the cause: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BIM2025
Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Panel: Finding Black Spaces in STEM. Event time: 1:15–2:15 PM EST, Oct. 14, 2025. Speakers: Jabril Johnson, PhD (Morehouse School of Medicine), Camille Smith (STEM Soulcial), Courtney Sobers, PhD (Rutgers University), Evangeline Motley-Johnson, PhD (Meharry Medical College), and Liesl Jeffers-Francis, PhD (North Carolina A&T State University).
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4d
#BlackInMicro Week is more than just an event; it's a hub for connection. The need for strong communities like ours has never been more urgent. Donate today to show your support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio) #BIMWeek2025 #HARMONY
A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with five faint microbes decorating it. White bold text, in a curved line reads "Do you want to see more from us?" Beneath it is the BMA logo, and yellow neon style text saying "Donate". Undeneath that in bold white text it says "to support our mission of equity in microbiology. Link in bio"
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Consider signing up if you're free next Wednesday!
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 5d
#BlackInMicro is calling for volunteers! If you have experience evaluating scientific presentations, come judge the Research Symposium and support emerging talent in micro. Sign up: tinyurl.com/BIMW25-ECR or see link in bio
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 5d
Celebrate #BlackInMicro Week! This year’s theme, HARMONY, honors collaboration, resilience & shared experiences. Join us to amplify Black scientists, grow careers & community. RSVP: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)
Black in Microbiology Week 2025. Black Microbiologists Association. Central yellow box with patterned design displays the word “HARMONY” in bold black letters. Below, an acrostic poem defines each letter: H – Hope, A – Alliance, R – Resilience, M – Mutual Support, O – Optimism, N – Nurturing, Y – Yielding Progress.
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