A math professor at Morehouse College, an all-male historically black college in Atlanta, Georgia, is being praised for taking care of his student’s baby girl while teaching a class.
Before class started, Alexander offered to hold Assata so that Hayer could “take good notes” during the lesson, fellow student Nick Vaughn shared on social media. Alexander held Assata in a baby carrier throughout the 50-minute class and continued to carry her during office hours. “I’m not a father, I don’t have children of my own,” Alexander said. “I was worried that she would start crying. But it actually went perfectly. She was extremely well-behaved.”
Firda Amalia Hayer, Assata’s mother, also thanked Alexander for his “compassion and understanding” and everyone who had sent their “love and support.”
Yes. Imagine the success for women that would be possible if they had the childcare advantages shown to the male student involved. Generally, if women bring babies to class, they are considered inept at managing their commitments. We need universal child care options.