CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF STRENGTH IN SOLIDARITY |
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CCSRE eNEWSLETTER | MAY 4, 2022 |
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The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover:
How the FBI Aided & Abetted the Rise of White Christian Nationalism
Thursday, May 19 | CCSRE Conference Rm | 12p
Join us for a presentation with Lerone A. Martin, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute about his book, The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover, which is a groundbreaking new history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The post-lecture discussion will be moderated by Jennifer Burns, Associate Professor of History.
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BOOK LAUNCH
Untangling Blackness in Greek Antiquity
Wednesday, May 11 | 123 Encina Commons | 4:30p-6:30p
You are cordially invited to the book launch for CCSRE Faculty Affiliate & FDI Sarah Derbew's recent publication, Untangling Blackness in Greek Antiquity. This book launch will include a dynamic MC James Juma and lively conversation with Dr. Fatoumata Seck, Dr. Denise Lim, Mpho Molefe, and Paula Gaither as well as music by DJ Uju and dinner (Ethiopian food). If you are interested and available, please register here.
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Click on the image to watch Juana Alicia's lecture. While you are there, please subscribe! |
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AVAILABLE ON YouTube
"The Spiral Word" with Juana Alicia
At the 17th Annual Anne & Loren Kieve Distinguished Lecture, held on April 14, 2022, muralist Juana Alicia shared the journey of her life's work weaving in the poetry, literature, research, and the collaborations that have shaped and inspired her art, including murals at Stanford. "What a visually stunning, beautifully multilingual and passionate lecture!" said CCSRE Director of the Research Institute Alfredo J. Artiles (GSE). WATCH NOW
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CCSRE Faculty Affiliate & Past Director earns 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship
CCSRE Faculty Affiliate Jennifer DeVere Brody has earned a 2022 Guggenheim Foundation fellowship, one of five awarded to Stanford faculty.
“I am excited to join this community that has recognized individuals such as Nella Larsen and Zora Neale Hurston whose work has influenced my scholarship, said Brody.
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CALL FOR TECHNOLOGY & RACIAL EQUITY GRADUATE FELLOWS
Applications Due May 15, 2022
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In 2022-2023, the Center for Comparative Studies in Race & Ethnicity (CCSRE) in partnership with the Stanford Ethics Society & Technology Hub, Digital Civil Society Lab and HAI, is continuing a new graduate fellowship program designed to create a) a supportive community of graduate students working to advance racial equity in and through technology, b) public-facing collaborative projects that expand the understanding of racial equity and technology, c) an interdisciplinary space to workshop graduate student research.
Each student will receive $1000 per quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring). For inquiries, contact Nina Toft Djanegara.
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In photo from left to right: Eli Shi, Therese Santiago, Byron Barahona, Maya Castillo. Image credit: Heidi Lopez
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AVAILABLE ON VIMEO
A History of Asian Americans at Stanford University (2017)
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WENDY RED STAR: AMERICAN PROGRESS
On-going through August 28, 2022
Wendy Red Star: American Progress presents work by the artist, Wendy Red Star, who was raised on the Apsáalooke (Crow) reservation in Montana. Red Star’s work is informed by her cultural heritage and engagement with many forms of creative expression, including photography, sculpture, video, fiber arts, and performance.
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CAMPUS NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Seventh Biannual Ethnicity, Race, and Indigenous Peoples' Conference
October 28-30, 2022 | Mexico City, Mexico
The 7th annual conference is organized by ERIP, the LASA section on Ethnicity, Race, and Indigenous Peoples, Stanford University Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), and the Center for Research and Higher Studies in Social Anthropology (CIESAS). The theme this year is The Power of Discourse vs. the Discourse of Power in Indigenous and Afro-descendant Rights in the Americas. For more information, please visit the website here.
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HARMONIC CONVERGENCE
Stanford Taiko x Kenny Endo
Bing Concert Hall | Saturday, May 7 | 7:30p
FREE for students with Stanford ID
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Stanford Medicine fellowship for postdoctoral scholars created to diversify faculty
BY MANDY ERICKSON | Stanford Medicine News Center | April 25, 2022
Stanford’s Propel program helps postdoctoral scholars from groups underrepresented in the biomedical sciences prepare for academic careers. The goal is to diversify the profession. Read the full story here.
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The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford |
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The David Bacon archive is a wonderfully rich teaching and research collection. David’s approach to become part of the communities he documents not only provides a unique first-hand account of the human stories comprising these larger movements, but allows for those stories to continue to be shared and studied.
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Taiwanese American Cultural Festival
San Francisco's Union Square
Saturday, May 7, 2022
333 Post St, San Francisco
Since 1993, the Taiwanese American Cultural Festival has grown into an annual landmark event for the Bay Area community, drawing thousands of visitors from all over the world to experience Taiwan’s unique cultural heritage and to recognize the contributions of Taiwanese Americans today.
Join an all-day, free, and family-friendly festival showcasing Taiwanese culture, food, entertainment, activities and more. Check out mouth-watering Taiwanese delicacies, rock out to live performances by renowned Taiwanese American performers, and learn more about Taiwanese and Taiwanese American history. Plus, check out exhibits that showcase Taiwanese culture, arts and the latest in Taiwanese technology.
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Postcard from FRIDA
A Bilingual Opera by Robert Xavier Rodriguez
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Music: ROBERT XAVIER RODRIGUEZ | Book: HILARY BLECHER | Lyrics & Monologues: MIGDALIA CRUZ | Conductor: PAULA NAVA MADRIGAL | Stage Director: IGOR VIEIRA | Presented by: OPERA CULTURA
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