Past CRI Events
30 Days of Black Feminist Thoughts:
Join the Critical Race Initiative at the University of Maryland for a month of Black feminist art, literature, and scholarship.
11/01/16 - 11/30/16
Each day for the month of November we will celebrate the work of Black women intellectuals, artists, and activists across a wide range of disciplines.
Each Friday at 1 pm EST join us for a weekly discussion on Twitter with #Blackfeministlit
Click the Black Feminist Thoughts tab for more.
Join the Critical Race Initiative at the University of Maryland for a month of Black feminist art, literature, and scholarship.
11/01/16 - 11/30/16
Each day for the month of November we will celebrate the work of Black women intellectuals, artists, and activists across a wide range of disciplines.
Each Friday at 1 pm EST join us for a weekly discussion on Twitter with #Blackfeministlit
Click the Black Feminist Thoughts tab for more.
Samuel Sinyangwe: Mapping Police Violence
Join the Critical Race Initiative at the University of Maryland
to discuss Campaign Zero, Mapping Police Violence, and activism.
Thursday, November 17th from 12:30pm - 1:45 pm
2203 Parren J. Mitchell Building
November 18th: Scholar-Activism Workshop Featuring Undergraduate Student Leaders
The Critical Race Initiative presents:
"Conducting Intersectional Research: Strategies, Opportunities, and Challenges"
by Dr. Dawn Dow
Thursday, September 29th, 2016
12 pm
2115 Parren Mitchell Art-Sociology Building
The Baha'i Chair for World Peace presents:
"Sociology of W.E.B. Du Bois: Why Du Bois is the Founder of American Scientific Sociology"
by Dr. Aldon Morris
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
4pm
Colony Ballroom, Adele Stamp Student Union
For the abstract and information about the speaker, visit the Baha'i Chair website.
RSVPs are requested
4pm
Colony Ballroom, Adele Stamp Student Union
For the abstract and information about the speaker, visit the Baha'i Chair website.
RSVPs are requested
CRI Brownbag Lecture
Dr. Jovonne J. Bickerstaff
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 12pm
1101 Art-Sociology Building
"Race-ing the Center: Using Black Couples’ Emotion Work to Trouble Ideological Hegemony on Black Relationships & Gender Essentialism of the Standard North American Family”
Dr. Jovonne J. Bickerstaff
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 12pm
1101 Art-Sociology Building
"Race-ing the Center: Using Black Couples’ Emotion Work to Trouble Ideological Hegemony on Black Relationships & Gender Essentialism of the Standard North American Family”
Reimagining Memphis: Chaos and Community in the Post-Civil Rights Era
Dr. Wanda Rushing
Professor of Sociology
University of Memphis
February, 23, 2015
2pm, Art-Sociology Building 1101
Memphis, associated with icons of popular culture from Robert Johnson and Elvis Presley to B.B. King and Justin Timberlake, is a city of controversy and contradiction. Noted for its cumulative disadvantages and dramatic transformations, it is a place where entrepreneurs and innovators have transformed popular culture and global commerce. Yet high rates of poverty and low rates of educational attainment continue to challenge community-building. Rushing discusses her research which draws on urban, cultural, and historical sociology to examine Memphis in the post-Civil Rights era.
Dr. Wanda Rushing
Professor of Sociology
University of Memphis
February, 23, 2015
2pm, Art-Sociology Building 1101
Memphis, associated with icons of popular culture from Robert Johnson and Elvis Presley to B.B. King and Justin Timberlake, is a city of controversy and contradiction. Noted for its cumulative disadvantages and dramatic transformations, it is a place where entrepreneurs and innovators have transformed popular culture and global commerce. Yet high rates of poverty and low rates of educational attainment continue to challenge community-building. Rushing discusses her research which draws on urban, cultural, and historical sociology to examine Memphis in the post-Civil Rights era.
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2015 UMD Bahai Chair Spring Symposium
Structural Racism and the Root Cause of Prejudice Series Thursday, February 5, 2015 2pm in 2203 Art-Sociology Building Dr. Odis Johnson, Jr., University of Maryland, African American Studies Dr. Pedro Noguera, New York University, Dept. of Teaching & Learning Want more information? Visit: http://www.bahaipeacechair.umd.edu/events/feb5-2015 |
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2015 UMD Bahai Chair Spring Symposium
Structural Racism and the Root Cause of Prejudice Series Thursday, February 5, 2015 2pm in 2203 Art-Sociology Building, UMD Dr. Odis Johnson, Jr., Associate Chair, Department of Education & Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Washington University in St. Louis Dr. Pedro Noguera, New York University, Dept. of Teaching & Learning For speaker bios and abstracts, visit the Bahai Chair's website |
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The 2014 Bahá'í Chair for World Peace 2nd Fall Symposium
Being Color Brave rather than Colorblind: Forming a Racially-inclusive Sociological Imagination Wednesday, November 12, 2014 2pm McKeldin Library, Special Events Room #6137 Speakers: Dr. Rashawn Ray, Department of Sociology, University of Maryland Dr. Beth Cohen, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University of Maryland Missed the lecture? You can watch it here |
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The 2014 Bahá'í Chair for World Peace 1st Fall Symposium
Structural Racism and the Root Causes of Prejudice Series Wednesday, October 29, 2014 2pm Colony Ballroom, Adele H. Stamp Student Union Speakers: Dr. Phillip J. Bowman, School of Education, University of Michigan Dr. John L. Jackson, School of Public Policy, University of Pennsylvania For more information, click here |
"Colorism in College Basketball: Schemas about Intelligence, Physicality, and Work Ethic in 21st Century America"
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
ASY1101 at 10am
Recent theory argues that, rather than being post-racial, America operates under the influence of a system of white supremacy and systemic racism characterized by a “white racial frame” (Feagin 2013). Using the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament from 2000-2010, this study provides a quantitative application of two key elements of the white racial frame, focusing on the relevance of the white racial frame to colorism in perception and action. Specifically, we analyze: 1) the impact of players’ skin tone on their treatment in announcer commentary reflecting racial beliefs, stereotypes, and ideologies; and 2) the impact of players’ skin tone on racialized action (discrimination) directed toward them by referees in the form of personal and technical fouls. Although we find no evidence of racialized action in the assignment of personal and technical fouls, we do find that—consistent with prevailing stereotypes about race— announcers are more likely to discuss the intellectual ability and work ethic of players with lighter skin tones and the physical characteristics of players with darker skin tones. We conclude by discussing the broader implications of these findings for race and sport scholars as well as social psychologists interested in colorism, frame analysis, schemas, and emotions.
ASY1101 at 10am
Recent theory argues that, rather than being post-racial, America operates under the influence of a system of white supremacy and systemic racism characterized by a “white racial frame” (Feagin 2013). Using the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament from 2000-2010, this study provides a quantitative application of two key elements of the white racial frame, focusing on the relevance of the white racial frame to colorism in perception and action. Specifically, we analyze: 1) the impact of players’ skin tone on their treatment in announcer commentary reflecting racial beliefs, stereotypes, and ideologies; and 2) the impact of players’ skin tone on racialized action (discrimination) directed toward them by referees in the form of personal and technical fouls. Although we find no evidence of racialized action in the assignment of personal and technical fouls, we do find that—consistent with prevailing stereotypes about race— announcers are more likely to discuss the intellectual ability and work ethic of players with lighter skin tones and the physical characteristics of players with darker skin tones. We conclude by discussing the broader implications of these findings for race and sport scholars as well as social psychologists interested in colorism, frame analysis, schemas, and emotions.
The 2014 Bahá'í Chair for World Peace Annual Lecture
The Problem of Racism in "Post-Racial" America
Eduardo Bonilla-Silva
Chair & Professor of Sociology
Duke University
Missed the lecture? You can watch it here!
The Problem of Racism in "Post-Racial" America
Eduardo Bonilla-Silva
Chair & Professor of Sociology
Duke University
Missed the lecture? You can watch it here!
