"Excuse the tears in this video. But today is one of the best days ever. Allow me to re-introduce myself I am Dr. Tommie Mabry!!! I did it 🙌🏽" Congratulations, Dr. Mabry! Mabry grew up hard in Jackson's Midtown neighborhood. He was shot twice, arrested for burglary at age 11 and expelled from seven elementary schools and three middle schools. So his emotional response to receiving his doctorate in higher education from Jackson State University was understandable. Read about Mabry's inspiring story in the Clarion Ledger. #JSUAlums #JSUGrad20 #JacksonState #HBCU #HBCUGrad #HBCUGrads