Lending nuance in a time of amateur biology

Dear Scholars,

Your analysis of Kunjufu's points was excellent. I asked you to read an essentializing and stereotype-driven text because snap judgements and amateur biology still reigns in how people categorize and treat each other. Being able to lend nuance and interrupt these categories is part of your work as teachers and advocates for equity.

Here is a list of scholars and cultural workers whose work may be helpful as you consider how to respond when you such sweeping statements as "Black people are right-brained."

Imani Perry
Rinku Sen
Scott Nakagawa
Patricia Hill Collins
Eduardo Bonilla-Silva
Mica Pollock

This coming week, we'll take some time to have open discussion of issues, worries, victories from your prac experiences, similar to what Yvette shared with us on the 18th. Put some thought ahead of class into something you may wish to share, not required but on offer.

peace,
prof. patel.