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Miriyam AouraghView profile

Professor

University of WestminsterUnited Kingdom

Professor Miriyam Aouragh is a Digital Anthropologist at the University of Westminster, affiliated with the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI). Her work critically examines the intersection of technology, revolution, and anti-capitalism across West Asia and North Africa, with a focus on Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, and Morocco. Through ethnographic fieldwork and critical theory, she explores how digital infrastructures mediate resistance, memory, and identity under settler-colonialism and neoliberalism. Key Research Areas: Revolution, Infrastructure, Anti-Capitalism, Critical Race Theory, Digital Colonialism Awards: NIAS Fellowship (2023), Swiss Foundation Grant (2024), TNI Fellow (2023-2028) Academic Engagements: Co-Director, Arab Media Centre (2018-2020); Co-Lead, Global Media Research Group; Coordinator, Labor-Tech Social Justice Working Group Her publications, including Palestine Online (2011) and Infrastructures of Empire (forthcoming), analyze techno-social politics from the Arab Spring to Palestinian cyber resistance. She critiques Western liberal democratic narratives and advocates for decolonial digital praxis, arguing against corporate co-optation of social justice movements. Public Engagement: Aouragh is a vocal critic of Big Tech capitalism and Israeli digital occupation, delivering keynotes at events like the Tom Hurndall Memorial Lecture. She connects struggles across Palestine, Ferguson, and Standing Rock through frameworks of radical kinship and intersectionality.

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Caleb LunaView profile

Assistant Professor

University of California , Santa Barbara (UCSB)United States

Caleb Luna is an Assistant Professor of Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. They hold a Ph.D. in Performance Studies with a Designated Emphasis in Gender and Women’s Studies from UC Berkeley (2022) and a B.A. in Anthropology and Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of Texas at Austin (2015). Previously, they served as a UC President’s and Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in Feminist Studies at UCSB. Research focuses on fat studies, queer of color critique, disability studies, and women of color feminisms. Key interests include examining race, size, sexuality, and disability in media and culture, with a commitment to embodiment as a tool for collective liberation. Their work spans academic publishing, performance art, and podcasting (e.g., co-hosting Unsolicited: Fatties Talk Back ). Publications include the award-winning book REVENGE BODY (Nomadic Press, 2022) and articles in Fat Studies , Performance Matters , and Queer Nightlife . Research areas encompass anti/colonialism, body politics, HIV/AIDS, and visual arts. Their cultural work challenges normative frameworks while centering marginalized voices in movements for liberation. Luna’s scholarly contributions emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, blending performance studies, media analysis, and decolonial theory. They actively engage in public-facing scholarship through podcasts, anthologies, and community-driven projects.

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Andra GillespieView profile

Associate Professor

Emory UniversityUnited States

Andra Gillespie is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Emory University, where she has served since 2005. She also directs the James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference at Emory and previously served as Interim Chair of the Department of African American Studies (2014–2015). Her research focuses on African American Politics, particularly post-Civil Rights leadership dynamics, political participation, and interethnic competition. She employs experimental methods to analyze voter behavior and policy attitudes. Dr. Gillespie earned her B.A. from the University of Virginia (1999) and her M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University (2005). She has held academic appointments at MIT (2011–2012) and Princeton University (2009–2010). Her work bridges academia and public engagement through op-eds in major outlets like the Washington Post and CNN, addressing contemporary racial and political issues. Her research interests include the evolving nature of Black leadership in a 'post-racial' era, the role of race in voter decisions, and the intersection of race with gender and policy. Key projects include analyzing Black Republican identification and experimental studies on fake news and racial perceptions. She has received grants from Emory and external bodies, including a National Science Foundation Fellowship. Gillespie has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, mentoring Mellon Fellows and chairing honors theses. Her academic service includes leadership roles in professional organizations like the American Political Science Association and the National Conference of Black Political Scientists. Awards include the Norton Long Scholar distinction (2009) and recognition for mentorship from the Mellon-Mays program.

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Nicole YadonView profile

Associate Professor

Ohio State UniversityUnited States

Nicole Yadon is an Associate Professor of Political Science at The Ohio State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Michigan in 2020. Her research focuses on the multidimensional nature of race and skin color in American politics, particularly their influence on political attitudes, public opinion, and policing. Education: Ph.D., University of Michigan (2020) Her work examines how skin tone stratification intersects with political behavior across racial groups, including African Americans, Latinos, and White Americans. She employs mixed-methods approaches, combining surveys, experiments, and qualitative interviews. Her publications include two books: The Politics of Skin Tone (University of Chicago Press, 2025) and Skin Color, Power, and Politics in America (Russell Sage Foundation Press, 2022). Her research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation, TESS, and the Hanes Walton Award. She has received the MPSA Lucius Barker Award for best paper on race and ethnic politics and an APSA Centennial Center Grant. Her methodological expertise includes skin tone measurement innovations like the Yadon–Ostfeld Skin Color Scale. Scientific Awards & Grants: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant Russell Sage Foundation Presidential Award APSA Centennial Center Grant Hanes Walton Award MPSA Lucius Barker Award Nicole’s teaching philosophy emphasizes accessibility and critical thinking, informed by her background as a first-generation college student. She connects course concepts to contemporary events and employs diverse pedagogical techniques.

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Rosalind ChowView profile

Associate Professor

Carnegie Mellon UniversityQatar

Rosalind Chow is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, with tenure. She is also affiliated with the Social and Decision Sciences group in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her academic career spans roles from Assistant Professor (2008–2014) to Associate Professor (2014–present). She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Stanford University and a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University. Her research focuses on social hierarchies, justice, diversity, and inter/intra-group processes. She explores how social systems perpetuate or mitigate inequities and advocates for inclusive leadership through sponsorship. Her book, *The Doors You Can Open*, emphasizes using influence to advance others' careers. She directs programs like CLIMB for Black and Latino accounting professionals and speaks in executive leadership initiatives such as the Forte Foundation's RISE program. Chow actively contributes to academic and institutional committees, including the University Education Council and the Tepper Building Committee. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing organizational culture, equity, and leadership development. She teaches courses on organizational behavior, power dynamics, and team management.

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Karis CampionView profile

Research Fellow

De Montfort UniversityUnited Kingdom

Karis Campion is a Legacy in Action Research Fellow at the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre, De Montfort University. She is a sociologist whose research critically examines Black mixed-race identities, urban geographies of race, anti-racism in higher education, and community institutions such as barbershops. Her work is deeply interdisciplinary, intersecting sociology, geography, and critical race studies. PhD in Sociology, University of Manchester (2017, ESRC +3) MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics, University of Manchester BSocSci in Sociology PGCert in Academic Practice (HEA Fellow) Her research focuses on the intersections of race, place, identity, and institutional racism. She explores how Black mixed-race individuals navigate belonging, rejection, and spatial identity in urban Britain, particularly in Birmingham and London. Her ethnographic work investigates Black barbershops as sites of resistance, community, and cultural preservation amid gentrification. She also critically analyzes decolonial praxis, race equality policies like the Race Equality Charter, and the experiences of BAME students in higher education. Her recent publications span journals such as Ethnic and Racial Studies , Race Ethnicity and Education , and The Sociological Review , as well as the influential monograph Making Mixed Race: A Study of Time, Place and Identity (Routledge, 2021). Her work consistently addresses structural inequalities, historical context, and lived experience, offering nuanced insights into race and identity in contemporary Britain. Scientific contributions and recognition include: Author of Making Mixed Race (Routledge, 2021) Editorial Board Member, The Sociological Review Affiliate Member, Centre on Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE) British Sociological Association member Karis Campion has advised and mentored students informally through teaching and research supervision. She has secured research funding via the ESRC for her PhD and currently holds a research fellowship. Her work engages with public discourse through platforms like The Conversation and Wonkhe, advocating for racial justice in education and society. She is also a school governor, contributing to educational leadership beyond academia. She leads the ethnographic project Bringing the Black Barbershop into Focus , based at the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre, which investigates barbershops in Lambeth, South London, as racialized, protective social institutions under threat from gentrification. This project exemplifies her commitment to community-engaged, critical ethnography that centers marginalized voices and spaces.

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Ashanté ReeseView profile

Associate Professor

University of Texas at AustinUnited States

Ashanté Reese is an Associate Professor in the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts. With a PhD in Anthropology from American University, her work bridges critical food studies, Black geographies, and abolitionist frameworks through ethnographic practice. Current research explores sugar production's carceral and economic implications in Sugar Land, Texas Recipient of 2020 Best Monograph Award from Association for the Study of Food and Society Co-editor of Black Food Matters (2020), a seminal collection on food justice Recipient of 2020 Margaret Mead Award for outstanding anthropological contributions Her methodological interests focus on speculative Black geographies and ethnographic innovation. Recent publications examine food apartheid, spaces of care, and the afterlives of plantation economies. As a committed educator, she received the 2020-21 Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship while teaching courses like Embodied Ethnography and Black Studies Methods. Key awards include: 2020 Best Monograph Award (Association for the Study of Food and Society) 2020 Margaret Mead Award (AAA & Society for Applied Anthropology) 2020-21 Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship

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Nikki KhannaView profile

Professor

University of VermontUnited States

Nikki Khanna is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Vermont's College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in race/ethnicity, social psychology, and multiracial identity. She earned her Ph.D. from Emory University in 2007. Her research investigates racial identity formation among biracial individuals, colorism in Asian American communities, and the role of race in adoption. She authored books including Biracial in America (2011), Whiter: Asian American Women on Skin Color and Colorism (2020), and Race Relations in America (2021). Her publications analyze racial socialization pedagogy, transnational adoption dynamics, and housing disparities affecting marginalized groups. Recent work critiques post-racial narratives through media analysis and explores identity negotiation strategies. She actively teaches courses on race relations, social identity, and inequality, emphasizing experiential learning and critical discourse analysis.

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Timothy LensmireView profile

Professor

University of Minnesota Twin CitiesUnited States

Timothy Lensmire is a Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota. His work bridges critical pedagogy, whiteness studies, and democracy in education. University of Minnesota (PhD in Literacy Education, Culture and Teaching) His research explores: Antiracist education through critical pedagogies and radical democracy White racial identity formation in rural America using Black intellectual traditions Intersection of literacy, race, and power in classrooms Recent publications analyze whiteness through Bakhtinian dialogism, Black mentorship frameworks, and the reproduction of white supremacy in intra-white relations. He co-edited a special issue on Black Lives Matter and rural education. Scientific recognition: ICQI 2018 Qualitative Book Award Nomination for White Folks He teaches courses on curriculum theory, critical pedagogy, and the politics of race/literacy in education. His work has been featured in media outlets like Brainerd Dispatch and ShepherdExpress.

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Kjell G. SalvanesView profile

Professor

University of ZurichSwitzerland

Kjell G. Salvanes is a Professor at the Norwegian School of Economics, Department of Economics, with affiliations at IZA and CEPR. His work focuses on labor economics, education, and intergenerational mobility, often utilizing Norwegian administrative data. Research Interests include wage inequality, the economic effects of education policies, and how family dynamics influence child outcomes. His studies span topics like monopsony power in labor markets, inheritance’s role in inequality, and peer effects on young adults. Recent articles highlight wage compression in Nordic countries, intergenerational mobility of immigrants, and labor market concentration. His collaborations with scholars like Magne Mogstad and Sandra E. Black underscore his focus on causal relationships in socioeconomic outcomes. Advising and Collaborations span numerous international economists, though formal student names are not listed in the provided text. Grants and funding details are not explicitly mentioned.

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Danielle Pilar ClealandView profile

Associate Professor

University of Texas at AustinUnited States

Danielle Pilar Clealand is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, College of Liberal Arts, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies. A political scientist specializing in Black and Latino politics across the Caribbean and United States, she examines structural racism, group consciousness, and racial inequality through interdisciplinary methodologies. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.A. in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, New York University B.A. in International Relations, Tufts University Dr. Clealand's research centers on Afro-Latino identity formation, Black political mobilization in Spanish-speaking Caribbean contexts, and intra-Latino racism. Her work analyzes how discrimination fosters Black solidarity while challenging state-sanctioned racial ideologies, particularly in Cuba and among U.S. Afro-Latino communities. She employs mixed-method approaches including ethnography, surveys, and oral history to document marginalized voices and racialized political behavior. Her publications reveal evolving trends in Caribbean racial politics, with recent work expanding from Cuban Black consciousness to comparative analyses of Afro-Latino identity in the U.S. Her scholarship bridges political science, ethnic studies, and Latin American research, consistently highlighting anti-Black racism within Latino communities and advancing methodological innovation through oversampled Afro-Latino surveys. Her scholarly impact is recognized by: Best Book Award from the Race, Ethnicity and Politics section of the American Political Science Association W.E.B. Du Bois Distinguished Book Award from the National Conference of Black Political Scientists Dr. Clealand directs major externally funded projects including NEH-supported digital archives of Black Cuban migration, NSF-funded surveys on Dominican Republic policing, and Russell Sage Foundation grants exploring Afro-Latino political attitudes. She mentors students through graduate seminars and research initiatives while serving on editorial boards for Politics, Groups and Identities and Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Ethnic Studies. She leads interdisciplinary teams developing digital humanities resources and original survey instruments, collaborating with scholars like Devyn Spence Benson and Yanilda González to document Black experiences across the Americas through oral histories and community-engaged research.

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Andrea Jean QueeleyView profile

Associate Professor

Florida International UniversityUnited States

Dr. Andrea Jean Queeley is Associate Professor of Anthropology and African & African Diaspora Studies at Florida International University. Her interdisciplinary research examines African diasporic formations, racial politics, and cultural practice across Caribbean and US contexts. Research investigates intra-Caribbean migration, Cuban racial politics, and decolonial knowledge production. She collaborates on the edited volume Gloria Rolando: Memory, Liberation and the African Diaspora Through Cuban Film , amplifying marginalized voices in cultural scholarship. Publications analyze Anglophone Caribbean communities in Cuba, diaspora-return narratives, and post-Katrina community recovery. Her work employs ethnographic and archival methods to trace connections across Black diasporic spaces. Dr. Queeley teaches courses on Caribbean migration, race in revolutionary Cuba, and African diasporic cultures. She mentors graduate research in Black diaspora studies and community-engaged scholarship.

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Rachel Elizabeth WilliamsView profile

Assistant Professor

University of Wisconsin-MadisonUnited States

Rachel Elizabeth Williams is an Assistant Professor in the Educational Policy Studies Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Education. Her research sits at the intersection of Black studies, critical geography, and education policy, focusing on race, place, and political economy in the U.S. metropolitan South. PhD in Education, University of California, Berkeley (2022) MPP in Education Policy, Vanderbilt University (2015) BA in Psychology, Dillard University (2013) Her work analyzes: 1) charter schools and state takeover impacts on democratic governance in majority-Black contexts; 2) education-capital relationships in metropolitan spatial organization; and 3) Black intra-racial politics within racial capitalism frameworks. Supported by prestigious fellowships including the Ford Foundation and National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation. Scientific awards include: 2024 AERA Division L Outstanding Dissertation Award 2021 Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship 2021 AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship 2020 AERA & UCEA David L. Clark Scholar Her publications examine racial erasure in charter governance, subprime education policy frameworks, and historical-spatial dimensions of Black schooling. Current research explores the material-semiotic relationships between education, capital, and metropolitan landscapes.

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Robert L. ReeceView profile

Associate Professor

University of Texas at AustinUnited States

Robert L. Reece is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin , with affiliations at the Population Research Center and the Diversity and Resilience Institute of El Paso . He earned his Ph.D. from Duke University and focuses on structural racism, colorism, and their intersections with health, gender, and historical legacies of slavery. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, Duke University Research Interests include: Critical analysis of racial categories and their historical construction Quantifying colorism's economic, social, and health impacts Legacy of slavery in contemporary racial disparities Intersectionality of race, weight stigma, and gender Transformation of Black racial identity in a color-blind era Recent Publication Trends span sociology journals, focusing on: Colorism's role in economic inequality and health Slavery's persistent effects on Southern demographics Intersectional analysis of multiracial identity Critical race theory applications to skin tone stratification Awards and Affiliations: Fellow at the Diversity and Resilience Institute of El Paso Faculty Research Associate, Population Research Center Teaching includes courses like: Racial and Ethnic Relations Race/Science/Race Science Graduate seminars on race theory

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Stephanie LiView profile

Professor

Duke UniversityUnited States

Stephanie Li is a Professor of African & African American Studies at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. Her research examines race, resistance, and cultural narratives in African American literature, with a focus on how marginalized groups navigate systemic oppression. Li holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University and previously served as Research Professor at Duke (2023–2024), with prior appointments at Washington University in St. Louis, Indiana University, and the University of Rochester. Her work bridges literary analysis with social justice, exploring themes like Toni Morrison's portrayal of love and resistance, Barack Obama's rhetorical strategies, and the subversive use of whiteness in Black-authored works. Key publications include Playing in the White (2015), Zora Neale Hurston: A Life in American History (2020), and the forthcoming Ugly White People (2024). Li’s scholarship critiques contemporary racial discourses, particularly in the Trump era, and advocates for transformative pedagogy connected to social movements like Black Lives Matter. Education: Ph.D. (2005), M.F.A. (2004), M.A. (2003) from Cornell University; B.A. (1998) from Stanford University.

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