Cornerstone University Alumni Journal 2021
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CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI JOURNAL <strong>2021</strong><br />
24<br />
SHOMARI TATE<br />
(M.A. ’21)<br />
Mentoring the Next Generation<br />
As a student at Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School, Shomari Tate wished he had someone to talk to about cultural issues<br />
and how he approaches them as a Christ follower.<br />
Now, he is blessed to be that person for students at his alma mater.<br />
Tate never thought he would be a mentor for high school students, but in 2019, God called him to just that.<br />
“It came to me that what God was working on was not just a vocation where I would be helping people, but also one where I can<br />
spread the mission and the gospel of Jesus Christ,” Tate said.<br />
As the director of equity and multiculturalism at Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Tate has the privilege of leading and engaging<br />
with students as they seek to create a more inclusive culture. Tate’s role also includes leading the charge on the school’s<br />
multicultural efforts and making sure educators have tools to teach diverse perspectives on each subject, whether that’s math,<br />
science or history.<br />
“The mission of Catholic Central is to know and love God, seek knowledge and truth, respect the dignity of each person and<br />
contribute to society through leadership and service,” Tate said. “It becomes very easy to insert cultural topics into the curriculum<br />
because our mission alludes to this.”