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Elizabeth UrbanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Early Islamic History
• Slavery and Social Identity
• Quranic Studies
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Elizabeth Urban is an Assistant Professor of the Islamic World at West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Department of History. She specializes in early Islamic history, focusing on social identity, slavery, and Quranic studies. Her research examines processes of identity construction in post-conquest Islamic societies, particularly through the lens of mawālī (non-Arab converts) and gender dynamics. She holds a PhD from the University of Chicago's Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. Education: PhD, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago (2012) MA, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago (2006) BA, Religious Studies, Rice University (2004) Research interests include the social and political implications of slavery in early Islam, the role of female figures like Hajar and Mariya, and the historiography of early Islamic conquests. Her work challenges traditional narratives by emphasizing marginalized voices and analyzing racialized categories in medieval sources. Awards include the Whiting Dissertation-Year Fellowship and the University of Chicago Century Fellowship. She has published in Journal of Qur'anic Studies , History Compass , and Encyclopedia of Empire . Teaching focuses on global Islamic history, gender studies, and medieval Middle Eastern societies. She has organized panels on cultural memory in early Islam and contributed to projects on Arabic language pedagogy.

Andrew SmithView profile

Professor

• Cultural Sociology
• Postcolonial Studies
• Sport and Literature
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Andrew Smith is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the School of Social & Political Sciences within the College of Social Sciences. His research focuses on cultural sociology, postcolonial studies, and the intersection of sport, literature, and imperialism. He has authored influential works on C.L.R. James and edited volumes on topics like cricket and colonialism. Recognized for his 2012 British Sociological Association/Sage Prize, his recent monograph Class and the Uses of Poetry: Symbolic Enclosures explores working-class engagements with poetry. Smith teaches courses on Black radical social thought and the sociology of poetry at the Honours level. His research interests emphasize how cultures shape everyday life, particularly in colonial/postcolonial contexts. Notable contributions include analyzing Nigerian email scams, the sociology of racism, and the historical representation of imperial defeats. He has supervised over 20 PhD students, specializing in areas like cultural sociology and anti-racism. Recent publications span empirical studies on racialized spaces, critiques of capitalist structures, and theoretical inquiries into Marx and empire. His work often bridges empirical analysis with critical theory, addressing issues of inequality, representation, and cultural enclosure. Education: Details not explicitly provided in the text. Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects, including the 2013 conference on C.L.R. James' Beyond a Boundary . Grants: Not explicitly detailed in the provided text.

• Critical Theory of Society
• Critique of Political Economy
• European History of Ideas
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Dr. Laura Soréna Tittel is a Researcher and Postdoc at Justus Liebig University Giessen's Department of Political Theory and History of Ideas, affiliated with the CRC 138 'Dynamics of Security' since 2022. Her academic career includes roles as a doctoral candidate (2018–2021) and research assistant at institutions such as the Fritz Bauer Institute and Virginia Tech. She holds a PhD (summa cum laude, 2022) and M.A. (2017) in Political Theory from Goethe University Frankfurt and TU Darmstadt, with a B.A. in European Studies from University of Osnabrück (2012). Her research focuses on critical societal theory, critique of political economy, and European intellectual history. She critically examines anti-Semitism and antiziganism, exploring their intersections with security policies and political theory. Key projects include analyzing Roma minority marginalization and historical criminalization in German-speaking contexts. Teaching includes a seminar on racism, antisemitism, and antiziganism (2023). Her publications span historical analyses of Roma criminalization, theoretical critiques of race and capitalism, and reviews on Romani cultural movements. She actively contributes to academic networks like the German Political Science Association (DVPW) and Society for Antiziganism Research (GfA). Her work bridges historical and contemporary issues, emphasizing marginalized groups' exclusion mechanisms. She frequently presents at international conferences, discussing topics such as racial capitalism, state formation, and the role of imagery in security practices.

M. Ann ShillingfordView profile

Associate Professor

• Multicultural Counseling
• Social Justice
• Educational Disparities
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M. Ann Shillingford is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education in the Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology at the University of Central Florida's College of Community Innovation and Education. She coordinates the UCF National Holmes Scholar Program (NHS) and the Ph.D. program in Counselor Education, focusing on mentoring underrepresented groups in higher education. Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from UCF Research expertise in multicultural counseling, social justice, and educational disparities Facilitates study abroad programs in Dominica for counseling students Her research explores the effects of media exposure to police and community violence on African American mothers raising young black men, using critical race theory to deconstruct systemic inequities in education and mental health. Recent publications include antiracist supervision models, HIV prevention counseling, and qualitative studies on marginalized communities. Dr. Shillingford’s work emphasizes cultural immersion and social justice activism in counseling education, with a focus on supporting Haitian immigrant students and addressing the achievement gap for Black males.

Francis Tanglao AguasView profile

Professor

• Theater and Performance Studies
• Philippine Cultural Studies
• Diversity and Equity in Arts
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Francis Tanglao Aguas is the Associate Dean of Community & Global Initiatives at Drexel University's Westphal College and a Professor of Theater in the Department of Performing Arts. He previously served at William & Mary for 18 years as director of Africana Studies, Asian American Studies, and Global Studies. His work bridges performance, social justice, and marginalized communities through theater, poetry, and interdisciplinary projects. Education: MFA (Theater, Playwriting) and BA (Theater), both from UCLA. He also studied in the Philippines and Nigeria. Research focuses on Philippine cultural narratives, global performance practices, and equity in arts. His creative works include plays like 'Ramayana La'ar' and 'Sitayana,' awarded the Palanca Prize, and virtual performances via aguasarts.com. He co-directs the NSF-funded J.E.D.I. Leadership Project, integrating theater and mixed reality for anti-racism training in academia. Key initiatives include Aguas Arts, a cooperative diversifying creative landscapes, and the virtual international performance troupe launched during the pandemic. Awards include the Palanca Award for his play 'when the purple settles.' Grants include the NSF J.E.D.I. Project. Advising includes collaborations with Dr. Jason Chen and leadership training programs for Geology professors nationwide.

• Participatory Practices
• Socially Engaged Arts
• Creative Placemaking
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Dr. Anthony Schrag is a Reader in Arts Management and Cultural Policy at Queen Margaret University (QMU), serving as Co-programme Leader for the MA Applied Arts and Social Practice. He holds a BFA, MFA, PhD, and FHEA accreditation. His research focuses on participatory practices, socially engaged art, and the intersection of art with health and policy. He has conducted residencies globally and received awards from the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Creative Scotland, and others. Notable projects include a 2,638 km walk to Venice Biennale (2015) and leading the Rural Art Network Scotland. His work employs play methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches to explore art's role in societal contexts. Education: BFA MFA PhD in Practice-Based Research (2016) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Research Interests: Participatory Practices and Socially Engaged Arts Creative Placemaking and Rural Art Contexts Play Methodologies in Artistic Research Arts Management and Cultural Policy Arts in Health Critique Teaching & Awards: Nominated for STaR Awards (2019-2023) including Most Inspirational Staff Recipient of Henry Moore Artist Fellowship (2011) Recipient of RSE Network Award for Rural Art Network Scotland Grants & Projects: Rural Art Network Scotland (2020-2022) Creative Placemaking Consultancy (2022) Mapping Art and Design Education in Scotland (2021) Labs/Initiatives: Founder of Rural Art Network Scotland Member of Culture in Society Research Centre Collaborator with international institutions like KyCad (Finland) and The Stove

Benjamina Efua DadzieView profile

Researcher

• African Studies
• Archaeology
• Cultural Studies
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Benjamina Efua Dadzie is a Researcher affiliated with the University of East Anglia (UEA), specifically within the School of History and Art History and the Sainsbury Research Unit for the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree and focuses on interdisciplinary research addressing anti-racism, decolonization, and cultural heritage. Her work bridges archaeology, postcolonial studies, and social justice. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Research Interests: Anti-racism in archaeology and academia Black Atlantic studies and cultural narratives Decolonizing methodologies in cultural heritage Identity politics and resistance movements Her publications emphasize activism and ethical research practices, including a 2023 chapter on the Black Atlantic and a 2021 editorial on anti-racism in archaeology. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but her work has garnered attention with 8 Scopus citations and social media engagement. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grants are listed in the provided texts. She collaborates with the Sainsbury Research Unit, a hub for interdisciplinary studies on global arts and cultures.

Kevin RoxasView profile

Professor

• Immigrant and Refugee Youth Education
• Educational Equity
• Multicultural Education
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Kevin Roxas is a Professor and Dean of the Woodring College of Education at Western Washington University. He holds a PhD from Michigan State University (2008), with prior degrees from the University of Notre Dame (BA, 1992) and the University of San Francisco (MA, 2000). His research focuses on educational equity for immigrant/refugee youth, identity formation under systemic oppression, and preparing educators to address these challenges. He has published in top journals like Harvard Educational Review and won major awards including the 2023 Pritchy Smith Multicultural Educator of the Year Award. Dr. Roxas has pioneered the use of photovoice projects to empower immigrant youth and families, emphasizing culturally responsive practices. His work bridges theory and practice, advocating for systemic change in multicultural education. He has presented internationally at institutions like Seoul National University and collaborates across disciplines to address intersectional educational barriers. Education: PhD, Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Policy (Michigan State, 2008) MA in Education (University of San Francisco, 2000) BA in Government & Accounting (University of Notre Dame, 1992) Awards: 2023 Pritchy Smith Multicultural Educator of the Year 2019 Carl A. Grant Research Award AERA & NAME Conference Presentations Grants & Fellowships: Spencer Research Training Grants, Michigan State Fellowships, Visiting Scholar at Shanghai University (2013) His advising and mentorship focus on preparing educators to navigate multicultural classrooms, with an emphasis on refugee and immigrant student needs. He leads initiatives institutionalizing global multicultural perspectives within teacher training programs.

Iloradanon EfimoffView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social psychology
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Educational interventions
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Dr. Iloradanon Efimoff is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University , specializing in social psychology with a focus on anti-Indigenous racism and multiracial Indigenous identities. She holds a PhD from the University of Manitoba, a Vanier Scholarship, and a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship from the University of Michigan’s RISE Center. Her research emphasizes educational interventions to combat racism, reconciliation, and Indigenization in post-secondary institutions. Education: BA (Hons.) in Applied Psychology (Douglas College), SSHRC-funded MA (University of Saskatchewan), Vanier-funded PhD (University of Manitoba). Her work bridges Indigenous methodologies with social psychology, addressing systemic inequities through mixed-methods approaches. Research streams include: Reducing anti-Indigenous racism via education Experiences of multiracial Indigenous individuals Indigenous wellbeing and cultural connection Awards: SSHRC MA Funding Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Labs/Teams: Active in the Research for Indigenous Social Action and Equity (RISE) Center and affiliated with Toronto Metropolitan’s Psychology Department. Current projects focus on decolonizing academic practices and amplifying Indigenous voices in research.

Colette N. CannView profile

Professor

• Critical Race Theory
• Race and Education
• Intergroup Dialogue
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Dr. Colette N. Cann serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Faculty Advancement and Professor in the School of Education at the University of San Francisco. She previously held roles at Vassar College, including Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Education, where she co-founded the RISE Center for Racial Justice. Her research focuses on race in education, critical race theory, and intergroup dialogue. Education: PhD in Education, UC Berkeley (2006) MA in Education, UC Berkeley (1999) BA, Stanford University (1993) Research emphasizes racial justice in K-12 and higher education contexts, whiteness studies, and community-embedded pedagogy. Her recent publications include Rise for Racial Justice (2022) and The Activist Academic (2021), which explore actionable strategies for systemic change. Awards include the 2021 SPE Book Award Honorable Mention and a university-level DEI Leadership Award. Leadership roles include co-chairing the Doctoral Policy Committee and serving on the Progressive Policing Community Advisory Board. Her work bridges academia and activism through collaborative initiatives like the RISE Center, fostering student-driven social justice movements.

• Anti-racist fashion design
• Decolonial fashion pedagogy
• Fashion history
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Dr. Tanveer Ahmed is a Senior Lecturer in Fashion and Race at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, where they work across the fashion program to develop decolonial fashion perspectives. With over twenty years of teaching experience in fashion design, Ahmed brings a practice-led research approach to examining how Eurocentric racial hierarchies operate within fashion design processes and pedagogies. As an anti-racist educator and researcher, Ahmed's work emphasizes situated, relational, and contextualized fashion design praxis that centers plural, non-heteropatriarchal, and non-capitalist forms of fashion inspired by pre-colonial concepts. Their research emerges from recognizing the urgent need to develop alternative non-extractive, social justice-oriented forms of fashion design education that respect our planet and multi-species ecosystems. AHRC-funded PhD research titled 'Pluriversal Fashions: Towards an Anti-Racist Fashion Design Pedagogy' investigated how white normativity excludes non-Eurocentric fashion design epistemologies and developed decolonial feminist pedagogical frameworks to counter dominant dualist definitions of fashion design. Ahmed is currently working on a forthcoming monograph 'Fashion and Anti-Racism' (Bloomsbury). Analysis of Ahmed's recent scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on dismantling colonial logic in fashion systems. Their work spans critical examinations of fashion history, pedagogical innovation, and theoretical development at the intersection of race, fashion, and education. Key themes include anti-racist fashion pedagogy, decolonial design frameworks, and the development of more inclusive fashion systems that challenge white normativity. AHRC funded PhD research on anti-racist fashion design Monograph 'Fashion and Anti-Racism' forthcoming with Bloomsbury Active researcher with 24 publications spanning 2018-2025 Current AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership with Victoria & Albert Museum Ahmed's teaching and research demonstrate a commitment to transforming fashion education through everyday pedagogical practices that confront histories of harm. Their work connects with broader movements of fashion educators working toward social justice through critical intellectual traditions built upon dissent and counter-hegemonic struggles of marginalized peoples. Ahmed's community-based approaches, such as the 'Unstitched London' workshop, demonstrate practical applications of their theoretical frameworks for creating more equitable fashion systems.

• Social Law
• Social Welfare Law
• Social Insurance Law
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Peter Mösch is a Professor of Social Law at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts' Social Work School, affiliated with the Institute for Social Work and Law. He holds a Licentiate in Laws from Basel University (1998) and an LL.M. in Criminology (2007). His career includes roles as a criminal judge (1999–2002), tenancy legal advisor, and board member for youth welfare organizations. He has extensive experience in legal consulting for social and health sectors. Research focuses on social welfare law, data protection in social work, adult/youth protection, and legal frameworks for social services. Notable projects include the Central Swiss Disability Policy Framework and studies on fear of crime in public transport. He has authored over 20 books/chapters and 50+ articles on topics like social security law, mandatory reporting, and institutional ethics. He advises the City of Bern's Social Welfare Commission and chairs editorial roles for Jusletter Weblaw and Pflegerecht journals. His work bridges legal academia with practical social service challenges, emphasizing ethical dilemmas and systemic reforms in welfare provision.

Uvanney MaylorView profile

Professor

• Educational Equity
• Inclusion and Social Justice
• Race and Ethnicity in Education
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Professor Uvanney Maylor is a Professor of Education at the University of Bedfordshire, affiliated with the School of Education. She holds roles in the Institute for Research in Education and serves on prestigious panels including UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Research Panel College and the European Science Foundation. Her work focuses on educational equity, race, and social justice, particularly examining how 'race', ethnicity, and culture impact educational practices and marginalized groups. She has led research on Black and minority ethnic student/teacher experiences, antiracist pedagogy, and teacher education diversity. Research interests include: educational policy analysis, intersectionality in education, and institutional racism. She has contributed to over a dozen peer-reviewed publications since 2010, focusing on topics like BME teacher recruitment, Black male student achievement, and decolonizing higher education. Awards include Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts (2022). Current projects involve collaborations with the Tate Gallery to increase Global Majority teacher participation. She sits on editorial boards for the British Journal of Educational Studies and Educational Review . Past roles include Director of Multiverse (teacher education network) and Reader in Education at London Metropolitan University.

• Romani Studies
• Ethnic and Racial Studies
• Migration Studies
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Professor Colin Clark is the Associate Dean (Research & Innovation) at the University of the West of Scotland's School of Education and Social Sciences. His expertise lies in Romani studies, migration, and ethnic/racial studies, with a focus on policy impacts and community integration. He holds a PhD in Social Anthropology and Social Policy from Edinburgh University and has held academic roles at Glasgow, Newcastle, and Strathclyde Universities. Clark advises the Scottish Government on Gypsy/Traveller accommodation and sits on boards of anti-racist organizations like the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights and Friends of Romano Lav. His research combines ethnographic and intersectional methods, addressing issues such as Roma inclusion, border sociology, and human rights. Current projects include an Erasmus+ initiative with European partners and a Fundamental Rights Agency study on Roma integration in Glasgow. Key funders include the British Academy, Scottish Government, and ESRC. Awards include the China-Scotland Business Award (2023) and a student-nominated teaching excellence award (2017). Clark has supervised numerous PhD students and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to social inclusion and equity. His interdisciplinary collaborations span institutions like the Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences and policy organizations such as the Scottish Human Rights Commission. Recent publications explore Roma visibility in higher education, labor mobility paradoxes, and health hazards linked to Traveller site provision.

SunAh LaybournView profile

Associate Professor

• Race and Ethnicity
• Identity Development
• Asian American Studies
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SunAh Laybourn is an Associate Professor in the Sociology Department at the University of Memphis. She holds a PhD from the University of Maryland (2018). Her research focuses on race and ethnicity, identity development, and Asian American experiences, with a particular emphasis on Korean transnational adoptees. Her 2024 book Out of Place: The Lives of Korean Adoptee Immigrants examines citizenship, belonging, and race-making processes among adoptees. Current projects explore Asian American in/visibility in sociological research and historical Black colleges' approaches to Japanese Americans post-internment. Her work has appeared in Social Problems , Symbolic Interaction , and Ethnic & Racial Studies . She co-authored Diversity in Black Greek-Letter Organizations: Breaking the Line (2018). Laybourn’s articles address transnational adoption, hip-hop culture, and Black social movements. She critiques systemic exclusions faced by adoptees and advocates for intersectional analyses in race studies. Research interests include transracial adoption politics, the model minority myth, and the sociology of music. Her work bridges personal narrative with structural critique, emphasizing marginalized voices in sociological inquiry.