In celebration of Black History Month, Nubian Message is highlighting Black professors at NC State in our new series called Blackademics. For our first feature we have Dr. DeLeon Gray. Stay tuned to hear from more professors💚 Dr. DeLeon Gray is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and Equity at NC State. He is originally from Washington, DC, and has been a faculty member at NC State since 2012. He teaches PhD-level courses in community engagement, school belonging, and equity-focused research methods. Outside of NC State, he enjoys working directly with youth as they design cultural experiences and next-level fashion items. Follow their community work on Instagram at @heartbelonging