seat at the table and be a part of decisions that involve us. Well, as students of Meharry Medical College we are willing to stand on top of that table to say that not all money is good money.
We are not—and have never been—so desperate. We trust that Meharry’s leaders will eventually become more transparent as this partnership solidifies. But let us be clear: We do not trust JUUL, and we will fight for ourselves.
The legacy we must leave as students is one that holds our cherished school accountable and one that keeps the tobacco industry out of our community. Our legacy is serving the underserved. Our heritage is “the worship of God through service to mankind.” Let us not imbrue our legacy. And let’s continue to be good stewards of our community’s trust and our community’s health.