RALPH GOMES

Dr. Gomes, you continue to be deeply missed, but your love for the program and the people you touched is enduring. Rest In Peace. Terri

Dr. Gomes, it has been five years since you left. I remember you. Rest in peace. Marie

Dr. Gomes, you are truly missed.

Dr. Gomes was a man of great character. He was the nicest and most gentle man you could meet. His advocacy for students at Howard will be missed. He was a great mentor and put a lot of energy and effort into you if you were afforded the opportunity to work with him. I'm forever grateful for God allowing me to meet him. He was a blessing to us all.

Dr. Gomes was more than a teacher, he cared about his student's welfare. I remember talking to Dr. Gomes about delay taking my comprehensive exams because I had just receive news that my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. After some discussion about my father's health, he suggest that I concentrate on taking the comprehensive exam as soon as possible instead of delaying it. His reasoning was in the latter stages of the treatment and if things were not going according to plan, I would...

I would like to thank Dr. Gomes for his mentorship, encouragement and overall joy and happiness he exuded while I was at HU Sociology Dept. 2001-2006. He encouraged me and believed in me, and wouldn't allow me to do less than my very best. He also was instrumental in helping me to get a fellowship for my remaining 3 years in the program, without which I don't know if I would have been able to stay in the program due to financial needs as a single mom. Thank you Dr. Gomes for all you have...

October 30, 2020
Ralph was a truly humble warrior for justice and excellence. May his example continue to inspire us!
EQ

I miss my Uncle very much. He also taught me at HU. He was so COOL and eclectic . I miss our conversations.