Professor's kindness in the classroom comes full circle

In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far stronger than what divides us. Henry Musoma, a professor at Texas A&M University, is teaching his students not just through lectures, but also through actions. Omar Villafranca reports.

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[KayJay]

"Daddy, I love that you're kind."...I'm a puddle of tears, no doubt about it!

[meileevaj]

It doesn’t cost a thing to be kind... Pass it on!

[billolsen]

This man appreciates the blessings the rest of us in the US take for granted.

[KolorMeyellow]

Those African summer suits with the short sleeves. Every father in corporate 😂

[kennethkamona]

We Zambians are generally a kind and helpful bunch, always a ready smile for a stranger. That's just us.

[JJ-yuog]

Daddy: I love that you're kind.

THIS IS A REAL MAN.

[ja-relleelaine]

The baby part....This happened to me when I was raising my now 26-YO at Central Michigan University! Wow. My son’s HeadStart was closed on a day that I had a Biology lecture (an hour and a half class). I had to bring my son who was 3 at the time. Dr. Margaret Bowker walked up to me after class and empathized. Her words to me have never left my soul...”Young lady your son was amazing...he didn’t say A WORD. I don’t know how you kept him occupied, but if you have to bring him again due to unforeseen circumstances, you feel free.” She has no clue how she made me feel that day. God is so good.

[sunimoliyyankutty]

Man, usually the African professors are tough. My writing Instructor Enock Aloo was Kenyan, and he was a hard grader, made you work really hard. He would tell us, "just because I speak with an accent, doesn't mean I think with one" when he wasn't satisfied with the quality of our work. I learned a lot of course, but boy was he tough.

[mbuyotimwangala]

As a Zambian and an educator, I am proud of him.

[CKay]

His name Musoma, supersedes him. Musoma...Soma( means to read/ education in Swahili)

[davidchabala]

As a former classmate of Henry from way back in Kitwe, Zambia 1994, I'm inspired & encouraged to see how God has used him to inspire countless lives. So proud of you Henry & God's blessing on you & your family as you continue this noble work

[FemmBoiJay]

“Daddy I love that you’re kind! If that’s what my son says of me, I’ll rest in peace “ 🥺💖😢

[ThePsmith]

This is the kind of teacher you can only dream of for your child. Amazing.

[CAPoole]

His legacy will go on thru generations -- with his own son continuing it by being able to recognize kindness!!! That made me cry!!!!

[matthewc]

this is the American Dream, a country built by immigrants with a dream should always welcome others to do the same

[nataliestaheli]

Such an incredible man!! He's such a great example for not only his own son, but for the many students and faculty that are lucky enough to get to meet and hear him! Thank you so much for sharing this great story with us!

[lakep]

I can’t leave this page without saying that Zambians are beautiful people. Every single Zambian I’ve met and known (quite a few) are warm, generous, and kind.

[dwaltz]

Another immigrant success story. We need to stop villifying all immigrants. We may look different on the outside, but on the inside we are really all the same. We all need a chance to succeed. We all need kindness. We all need love.

[teeciewalk]

Tears 😭 this is so touching. I love that he was holding the baby as he taught

[KeelyIleanBaker]

“Daddy, I love that you’re kind...” I’m just 😭 oh wow the feels!