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APSA Oral History Project: Contributions by Scholars of Color Interview Series

Political Science Now

As part of an ongoing series examining Contributions of Scholars of Color , the APSA Diversity and Inclusion Department conducted a a second set of oral history interviews during the 2024 National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) Annual Meeting held in Los Angeles, California.

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In Memoriam: Renowned Political Scientist and former APSA President, Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr., Passes Away

Political Science Now

Dr. Holden held numerous on academic appointments and leadership positions at the American Political Science Association (APSA), serving as the APSA President (98-99), Vice President (76-77), and numerous APSA committeesincluding the Ethics Committee and the APSR Editorial Board (89-92), the Ralph J. UIS professor Matthew Holden, Jr.

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From Theory to Praxis: Entrepreneurship as Resistance 

Anthropology News

Thankfully, we have records of past Afro-descendant entrepreneurs through both written and oral histories. It was meant to provoke fearful submission on my part, and to maintain a previous social order that excluded Black leadership. Turning one’s gaze south, the works of historian Michael L.

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OPINION: Jump in, the water is rising — it’s time to educate students for a sustainable future

The Hechinger Report

Children can also collect and publish oral histories about a place. That’s why we need the kind of leadership slowly emerging from our communities and our school systems — to join our children and young activists around the world. Distinguishing weather from climate is a good foundational step.

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The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Digital Promise

We’re thrilled to participate in StoryCorp’s The Great Thanksgiving Listen, a national oral history project that empowers young people – and people of all ages – to connect with a mentor, a family member, or someone they admire throughout the month of November, and record an interview with them using the free StoryCorps App.

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Contributions by Scholars of Color Interview Series: Highlights from Dr. Elsie Scott of Howard University

Political Science Now

Contributions by Scholars of Color Interview Series: Highlights from Dr. Elsie Scott, Howard University Dr. Elsie Scott is the Director of the Ronald Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center at Howard University. She further discusses the political environment during her graduate school experience and her involvement in activism.

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STUDENT VOICES: Kids bring into school what they’re dealing with at home. Teachers don’t get that

The Hechinger Report

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. I also definitely want to be heavily involved in advocacy for young black youth, or, for youth in general, and just promoting student leadership.