Dr. William Darity discussed with Rodney Brooks from the Washington Post his book "From Here to Equality" and the possibilities for modern reparations. Read more here. read more about A new book discusses not just why, but how the U.S. should pay reparations to Black Americans »
With multiple COVID-19 vaccines on the way in the United States, public health officials now face the daunting challenge of convincing skeptics to actually get the vaccine. Dr. Gary Bennett, professor of psychology and neuroscience and Vice-Provost of Undergraduate Education, and two other Duke experts in public health messaging, leadership and human behavior spoke with journalists Thursday in a virtual media briefing about challenges and solutions. Replay the briefing on YouTube and read more here… read more about To Convince Vaccine Skeptics, Use Empathy, Information and a Re-Start, Duke Experts Say »
Dr. William Darity, along with co-writer A. Kirsten Mullen, were honored by the North Carolina Historical and Literary Association's 2020 Ragan Old North State Award for Nonfiction for their book From Here to Equality: Reperations for Black Americans in the 21st Century. The search for identity and recognition is a common theme among the 2020 North Carolina Book Award recipients. Read more here. read more about Dr. William Darity Among 2020 North Carolina Book Award Recipients »
Stephen Hayes, instructor of Art, Art History & Visual Studies, won the Gibbes Museum of Arts's 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art. Awarded each year by the museum in Charleson, South Carolina, the prize "recognizes the highest level of artistic achievement in any media" by artists from the U.S. South. Read more here. read more about Stephen Hayes Wins 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art »
Dr. William A. Darity, the Samuel DuBois Cook Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, shares concerns about the dire financial situation of renters' nationwide. He explains “I do think this is a very dangerous moment in terms of the welfare of the American people,” to The Center for Public Integrity. Read more here. read more about Without Financial Assistance, Renters are on the Brink of Eviction, Financial Ruin »
Congratulations to Webcast creator and Duke Professor Mark Anthony Neal who highlights Black history, art and academia in his beloved podcast and YouTube channel. Read more on how he celebrated 10 years here. read more about 300 Episodes Later, 'Left of Black' Celebrates 10 Years »
Professor David Emmanuel Goatley hosts two World Council of Churches podcasts highlighting the intersection of racism and COVID-19. Guests are Rev. Dr Karen Georgia Thompson, associate general minister for Wider Church Ministries and Operations and co-executive for Global Ministries, United Church of Christ in the USA, and Rev. Canon Emmanuel Chikoya, general secretary, Council of Churches in Zambia. Read more here. read more about Two new podcasts hosted by Professor Goatley explore intersection between racism and COVID-19 »
Professor Makhulu joins Dean Judith Kelley on this episode of Policy 360 to compare the current racial and socioeconomic disparities of South Africa with the disparities that have been made increasingly apparent over the past decade in the United States. The scholars discuss the countries' similarities and differences with regards to the coronavirus response, responses to police violence, movements for racial equity, her book on South Africa Making Freedom: Apartheid, Squatter Politics, and the Struggle… read more about Professor Makhulu discusses racial disparities in South Africa on Policy360 »
Dr. William Darity Jr and members of Duke faculty wrote an Op-ed for InsideHighered on the importance of colleges and universities developing curriculum and programs focused on the study of inequality. Read more here. read more about The Importance of Inequality Studies »
With the launch of the RTI Racial Justice and Transformative Research Initiative, the RTI University Scholars Program will prioritize applications for the 2021-2022 academic year from tenured or research-track faculty member at the Associate Professor level or higher with a commitment to collaboration and a research project related to racial equity and policy, broadly construed. RTI’s vision for achieving… read more about RTI University Scholars Program: 2021-2022 Call for Applications Prioritizes Racial Equity & Policy »
English Professor Tsitsi Jaji rose to the unique challenge that 2020 has presented. The traumatic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by the police, a deadly ongoing pandemic, and more culminated in Dr. Jaji transforming her African Diaspora Literature course in the English and African & African American Studies departments into African Diaspora Literature: Black Lives Matter. Dr. Jaji understood that it would be impossible to study the lives and cultures of… read more about Black Lives Matter: How an English Class Became a Hub for Conversations on Race and Progress »
Rev. Dr. Powery was featured among 8 Duke Books on Religion and Spirituality for his book "Rise up, Shephard!" (2017). In these devotions for the season of Advent, the Rev. Dr. Luke Powery — dean of the Duke University Chapel and associate professor at Duke Divinity School — leads the reader through the spirituals as they confront the mystery of incarnation and redemption. In “Rise Up, Shepherd!” each devotion features the lyrics of the spiritual, a reflection on the spiritual's… read more about Rev. Dr. Powery featured among 8 Duke Books on Religion and Spirituality »
When Duke Health leadership initiated an anti-racism program called Moments to Movement, a coalition of medical students, physicians and Duke Health staff set to work creating grass-roots efforts to address systemic racism. Here are some of the ways those actions are bringing changes to Duke and beyond. Read more here. read more about Heeding the Call: Dismantling Racism »
“The last couple of months have been extremely difficult, especially being a Black woman living in the American climate that we’re in,” said Zaire McPhearson, who graduated from Duke’s Master of Fine Arts program in May and is now an instructor in the Department of Art, Art History and Visual Studies. Those emotions motivated McPhearson as she designed the digital art piece that was selected by judges to accompany the new “Working Toward Racial Justice” recurring story series that will launch in the Working@Duke… read more about Desire for Change Drives Professor Zaire McPhearson's Work in Racial Justice Art Contest »
As we face the challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Duke staff and faculty everywhere are stepping up to keep the important work of the university and health system going. In an effort to highlight contributions, we've started a new feature, "Dedicated Devils." Throughout the summer, the team of Managing Director of Recreation Facilities Mike Howard, Director of Recreation Facilities Chris Policastro, Assistant Director of Recreation Facilities Emily Skoczlas, and Recreation Aide Ray Pierce began… read more about Dedicated Devils: Rising to the Challenge During COVID-19 »
Duke AI Health calls for clinical and non-clinical investigators from any department at Duke to apply. They are looking for proposals that are aligned with the mission of AI Health that sits at the intersection of data science and clinical/translational science, especially predictive modeling, machine learning, and comparative effectiveness research (CER). Applications are due by December 7th, 2020 at 5 pm EST. Learn more about the requirements and how to apply here. read more about Call for Applicants: Submit Research Proposals to Duke AI Health »
Story+ is a 6-week summer program that immerses interdisciplinary teams of students, faculty, and staff in humanities research and public storytelling. They are looking for proposals from Duke faculty, archivists, and other campus and community members for the Summer 2021 edition of Story+ on any topic that is anchored in humanities research methods and questions, with well-defined project goals that can be feasibly completed in six weeks. Applications are due December 4, 2020 at 5pm. Learn more… read more about Call for Proposals: Project Sponsors Story+ 2021 »
Dr. Mark Anthony Neal Profiles Patti LaBelle in The New York Times Style Magazine. Read more on her incredible legacy here. read more about Patti LaBelle, the Doyenne of Philadelphia Soul »
NC Public Radio WUNC channel profiled Dr. Makulu, a cultural anthropologist who teaches at Duke University. Her research work is autobiographical, she says, based on her experiences as a child of an English mother and a South African father growing up in Europe and Africa. Read more on the spotlight here. read more about How Global Issues At The Dinner Table Made A Cultural Anthropologist: Meet Anne-Maria Makhulu »
Kerry Haynie, Beth Reingold, and Kirston Widner wrote for the Washington Post about about the record number of women of color elected into Congress during this election cycle. They recently released Race, Gender, and Political Representation which takes an intersectional approach to political representation and the politics of race and gender. read more about Kerry Haynie writes for the Washington Post on Record Number of Women of Color in Congress »
Paula D. McClain is James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Professor of Public Policy, Dean of The Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Education. Dr. McClain is the Director of the American Political Science Association’s Ralph Bunche Summer Institute hosted by Duke University, and funded by the National Science Foundation and Duke University. She has numerous accolades to her name, that shows the passion that she brings to her profession. In an interview with the Office of Scientific… read more about On Systemic Inequalities in Academia with Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Education Paula D. McClain »
When it comes to sensitive issues such as sexual harassment and other misconduct covered under Duke’s newly revised Title IX policy, something more was needed to ensure that students, staff, faculty and others in the Duke community can understand the nuances of the definitions and have clarity on how the process operates. That additional step is a new Frequently Asked Questions page, written with feedback from students to ensure that they can get the answers they will need in a situation involving sexual… read more about VP Kimberely Hewitt Discusses New FAQ on Revised Title IX Policy Changes »
We’d like to continue our welcome of new Black faculty at Duke by highlighting Dr. Olanrwaju Akande (SSRI), Dr. Angelica Leigh (FUQUA), Dr. Daisy Lovelace (FUQUA), Dr. H. Timothy Lovelace, Jr. (Law), and Dr. Boyla Mainsah (PRATT). These professors have brought their unique talents and diverse interests to campus and we are excited to welcome them to Duke University. Olanrewaju Akande Dr. Olanrewaju M. Akande is an Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Social Science Research… read more about BTT Welcomes New Faculty at Duke »
Sarah Gaither, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience has received the prestigious 2020 Sage Young Scholar Award. The Sage Young Scholar Awards recognize outstanding achievements by young scholars who are early in their research careers. The awards are intended to provide these scholars with funds that can be flexibly applied in extending their work in new and exciting directions. Previous recipients of this award have gone on to positions of intellectual leadership in the field.… read more about Sarah Gaither receives 2020 SAGE Young Scholar Award »
Duke Professor Mbaye Lo writes about his reflections on the killing of George Flyod at the hands of officer Derek Chauvin for the official Medium publication for Duke University. Lo shares that what needs to change in this country needs to first start with an ethical deficiency within law enforcement, not just institutional policies and practices. Read more here and read more on his research on Muslim history in the United States here. read more about “I Can’t Breathe” is About Ethics, Not Politics: Professor Mbaye Lo speaks on the need to change the culture of policing »
In this groundbreaking study, Richard J. Powell, John Spencer Bassett Distinguished Professor of Art and Art History, investigates the visual forms of satire produced by Black artists in 20th- and 21st-century America in his book Going There: Black Visual Satire. Read more on his new publication here and listen to his discussion on a recent episode of Yale University's podcast here or read highlights on their conversation here. read more about Professor Powell Releases New Book "Going There: Black Visual Satire" »
As the semester winds down, Duke professors are as busy as ever. On November 12th, Dr. Patrick T Smith, PhD, M.Div presented at the 35th Annual Wiese Lecture in Ethics and Medical Humanities for Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital. His talk entitled “Racialized Imagination: What the Humanities Can Offer the Clinical Arena," explored how we can learn from art, literature, and music to overturn the inequities resulting from systemic racism. Dr. Smith serves as an Associate Research… read more about Dr. Patrick T. Smith speaks at the 35th Annual Wiese Lecture in Ethics and Medical Humanities »
Dr. Anne-Maria Makhulu, Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology and African and African American Studies at Duke University, featured in John Hope Franklin Center's 'Wednesday at the Center' series. Her talk drew a comparison between a number of social movement struggles in South Africa and the U.S. linked by their common historical experience of settler colonialism, indigenous genocide, chattel slavery, and called to decolonize the university, the system of policing and incarceration, and society… read more about "A Luta Continua" (The Struggle Continues): Anti-Racism in South Africa and the US »
Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards serves as the Director of the Health Equity Working Group in The Samuel Dubois Cook Center on Social Equity. They are currently managing three projects, including one examining intersections between Race, Religion & Health. Along with co-researchers, including Paul A. Robbins and William A. Darity, Dr. Bentley-Edwards's team released a new publication in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities looked at "Denominational and Gender Differences in Hypertension… read more about Recent publication from Health Equity working group examines hypertension among young African-American Christians »
The African American Intellectual History Society (AAIHS) is pleased to announce the 2021 C.L.R. James Research Fellowship to support research towards the completion of a dissertation or publication of a book. All application materials should be received by December 15th, 2020. Find more information here. read more about AAIHS announces their 2021 C.L.R. James Research Fellowship »