#BlackWhysMatter

Kimberly D. Manning, MD

gradydoctor

1/#WhatsYourWhy: Day 1 of 7Delivery manMe: "You being safe out there?"Him: "You already know what it is. Got the hand sanitizer, back up masks, all that!"*laughter*Me: "Dang, you even wearing

Kimberly D. Manning, MD

gradydoctor

1/#WhatsYourWhyIn front of GradyThem: "Scuse me--did I see you on TV talking about the #COVIDVaccine?"Me: "Hey there. I think so, yes." Them: "I liked what you said."Me: "Wow. I appreciate

Kimberly D. Manning, MD

gradydoctor

1/Waiting for takeout Her: “Girrrrl! Who is that random white man all over your face?” *leans closer*Her: “Waymint—is that my man #Fauci? Oh, okay, sis. You good.” Him: “Oh yeeeeah,

Kimberly D. Manning, MD

gradydoctor

1/#WhatsYourWhy: Day 2 of 7CashierThem: *ringing up items* “You find everything okay?” Me: “Yup.” Them: “I like your hair.” Me: “Hey—thanks.” Them: *nods while continuing to swipe items**beep-beep-beep*Them: “Is that

Kimberly D. Manning, MD

gradydoctor

1/#WhatsYourWhy: Day 5 of 7 Neighborhood Pizza SpotThem: “Hey doc. . . gon' be a few more minutes.”Me: *pinching down nose of my mask* “No prob.” Them: “Sorry ‘bout that.

Kimberly D. Manning, MD

gradydoctor

1/#WhatsYourWhyClinic Her: “You probably think I’m stupid.”Me: “That’s not true, sis. I’ve worked with you too long to think that.”Her: “Okay. Well I bet you think me saying no to

Kimberly D. Manning, MD

gradydoctor

1/#WhatsYourWhy, Day 3 of 7Parking lotI was walking to my car and saw 2 men next to a car and laughing. They appeared relaxed with one another. Me: *waving* “Y’all

Kimberly D. Manning, MD

gradydoctor

1/#WhatsYourWhy: Day 4 of 7Senior CenterI stood with my gloved hands folded as she approached my station. Her: *calling out* “Sorry I’m moving so slow. Me: “It’s okay. Take your

Kimberly D. Manning, MD

gradydoctor

1/#WhatsYourWhyAt the curb market by GradyThem: "Hey, Dr. Manning!"Me: "Heeeey!"*air fist bump*Me: "You doing alright?"Them: "I'm making it."Me: "Guess that's all we can do right?"Th

Kimberly D. Manning, MD

gradydoctor

1/#WhatsYourWhyGrady elevatorHer: "Is that my girl Dr. Manning?"Me: "Heeeey! I haven't seen you in a minute!"*elbow bump*Her: "I ain't used to seeing you with scrubs on and not in your

Kimberly D. Manning, MD

gradydoctor

1/#WhatsYourWhy Last weekHim: "Are you. . . Manning?" Me: "Yup." *pause*Him: "Okay, just to be clear: Ma'am, I'm here only to take payment and remove the immobilizers from your tires.

Kimberly D. Manning, MD

gradydoctor

1/#WhatsYourWhy: Day 7 of 7Car WashMe: *approaching car* "Oh my bad. I thought they called for me." Him: "Hey Doc . . . almost done." *looks over at co-worker* "She

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