Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint

I am saddened by the passing of Alvin Poussaint even though I have not interacted with him for almost three decades. In high school we sat together as the first chair in the clarinet section of the Stuyvesant High School Band. As such we saw a lot of each other, particularly at football games. I was bad at playing and marching simultaneously; Alvin taught me how to be adequate at it. After high school we met only once - at a celebration of Martin Luther King at my University, when the featured speaker was a classmate of ours at Stuyvesant, Robert Moses. He had invited Alvin to participate in an open discussion of algebra as a civil right.

Although I haven´t seen him since, I have thought about him often, and remembered him in high school as a true intellect.

Legend. Rip

A dedicated psychiatrist who used his field of study to help so many to understand racism by sharing his insight in books that started conversations and changed viewpoints. Sincere condolences to the Poussaint family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you to help you through this very difficult time.

Dr. Poussaint left a mark on this world! Condolences to his family and friends.

Dr. Irving Williams and Dr. Alvin Poussaint served together as members of the Harvard Medical College Admission Committee. Dr. Poussaint spent time at the Williams' home in Newton, Massachusetts. RIP our friend. Elvira and Irving Williams

May his legacy continues as the God of love, life and unity are the creator of All nations and love his creation. Kindly accept my condolences and may the God of love and comfort be with all of you.

To the family, heartfelt condolences in your loss. At this time may the God of tender mercy and ALL comfort, comfort you.

Sincere condolence to the the family of the late Dr. Poussaint. He was a great doctor and scholar for the medical and academic world. Dr. Poussaint will be missed dearly but his works will be forever remembered.

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Alvin Poussaint. What a beautiful legacy he has left for us. May the God of all comfort be with your family during this difficult time.