Dr. Willoughby-Herard was president-elect/VP during my time as National Conference of Black Political Scientists president. Three things about her: 1) she is the most giving to students; 2) she is very empathetic and celebrates others' achievements, even more than her own; and 3) she is lights-out brilliant.

It's not just 'a woman' this is Dr. Tiffany Willoughby-Herard.

BREAKING: UC Berkeley reaches agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters. Encampment taken down. UCB won't divest from Israel (@uofcalifornia position) but will assess investments in weapons, mass incarceration, surveillance industries.

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Can racial diversity among judges affect sentencing outcomes? Allison P. Harris demonstrates the critical impact of Black judges on white judges' sentencing.
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Atty Fred D. Gray. who represented the victims of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and others in the #civilrightsmovement was awarded an honorary doctorate by Howard University At the age of 93 he continues to practice law.

Examining how rebel women shape civil war peace agreements, Jakana L. Thomas argues the development of group identities by rebel women fosters collective demands, increasing the likelihood of gender inclusive agreement provisions.
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Hiring a postdoc Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy to work w/me to engage w/communities & policy processes. This is a great position for anyone (1) still looking for a position for next year (2) who cares about making research relevant to real people & communities. Apply! academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27543

BREAKING NEWS AT UCSD: Several protesters are being taken into custody by law enforcement

This article updates the situation at UCSD. Its all very upsetting. The protesters are 100% peaceful, in spite of harassment from counter-protestors and unfair suspensions and mischaracterization by admin. Our faculty have to decide whose side they're on. ucsdguardian.org/2024/05/05/ucs…

“Dissent must never lead to disorder” - President Biden.

From Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail,” written in 1963:

“I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the Negro's great stumbling block in the stride toward freedom is not the

Our president Northwestern #MikeSchill and our trustee chair #PeterBariss successfully negotiated a peaceful resolution to our protests as well. So glad to work at a place that actually takes students’ 1A rights seriously.

UCSD has entered the chat! 🇵🇸🇵🇸

It’s one thing to oppose the protests, but I truly worry about the people who think the protesters deserve this. Lost their humanity.

Meet the 2024 Scholars of the APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Program
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A law in Florida charges inmates $50 a day to stay in prison cells. Plunging them into lifelong debt. A woman who was sentenced to 7 years but only did 10 months still owes $127K and can’t work in her dream job even after graduating from college.

I am watching police officers assault professors and students at Emory, snipers lining up on the roofs at IU and Ohio State. My academic colleagues: There is no excuse for staying silent. State violence & threats of violence against nonviolent protestors are unacceptable. Period.

Statement from concerned UT faculty regarding the militarization of our campus and the mistreatment of our students.

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not my first pub, and won’t be my last, but this one will always feel special because it’s with my sister in scholarship Jamil Scott. 😍🥰 What a beautiful mind, only matched by her beautiful spirit. 🤩Appreciate you boo🙏🏾…Now let’s get these books done!!! 🤓😅