Writing diversity statements in response to academic job postings is difficult, and there is very little actionable advice on the topic. We got you! Based on my own experience in hiring roles at Universities, I share the 5 areas your diversity statement should address: mentorship, advocacy, representation/visibility, curricula/training materials, and classroom management strategies.
Read More#AbolishIce: 1 Dumb Question Not to Ask, and 2 Smarter Questions to Ask Instead
#AbolishICE has a lot of people asking what comes after. Don’t be that person. Ask smarter questions. The Global Dandy is here to help!
Read MoreThinking Before We Thinkpiece: A Humbler, Modest Radicalism After Killmonger
The latest streak in contrarian hot-takes casts Killmonger as an archetype of black American men, radical consciousness and revolutionary politics. By remembering Afro-Caribbean histories, the revolution can do a lot better than Killmonger's politics of self-pitying butthurt.
Read MoreThe Basics of Black Panther, for Non-Nerds (and a Refresher, for Nerds with Day Jobs)
We got you! Casual fans don't have to wonder what's happening with all those Black characters on screen, and really good fans can get a refresher. Let the SLR help you be in the know to root for everybody black.
Read MoreOprah's Radical Speech: The Herstory of the Reparations of #MeToo
Oprah's Sunday speech deftly performed a radical move: The casting of of un-prosecuted, state-sanctioned sexual crimes as the real origins of the #MeToo movement
Read MoreBehind the Scences: Dandy and SLR Update
December has been a quiet month, but there are surprises in store. Quick update on the Global Dandy.
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