12/13/21

“The hope for a joyous holiday season has been somberly paused as we find ourselves grappling with the sudden and terrible loss of our beloved Greg Tate by cardiac arrest. 

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The light in this dark time has been found in reading and hearing the countless reflections, anecdotes, and testaments to inspiration that illuminate how Greg impacted so many lives in addition to our own. Thank you for your statements and outpouring of support. 

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They have sustained us at a time of unimaginable grief.  Greg was an amazing son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin – a family man in the deepest African sense. He was also a gentle giant of Black  radical thought and creativity, an invaluable friend, and a generous mentor to many. 

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We intend to honor him in a manner worthy of his legacy. Within the next several days, our immediate family will hold a private home-going service for Greg. 

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In the months ahead, we will explore all the ways we can publicly celebrate his life and works. For that, we will hope for the privilege of working with many of you to help us recognize Greg in the myriad ways that he deserves, to keep his light shining on us all.” 

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~ Geri, Brian & Chinara Tate