A small but exciting summer program at my job @fhiduke.bsky.social Long live archival research, long live critical thought!

New Fellowship Brings Graduate Researchers Closer to the Work of Theorist Stuart Hall | John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute

The fellowship, focused on the legacy of the noted cultural theorist and political activist, gives Duke graduate students an opportunity to research Hall’s historic work

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Essay available online still if interested in reading ❤️🌸 Cc @propcazhpm.bsky.social @ch3chia.bsky.social

Sarah Jane Cervenak@sjcerv.bsky.social · 2y ago

Times are hard and writing and teaching are sources of joy. Last week, a friend posted a quote from the paper Jay and I wrote in 2017 about the Black Outdoors working group series at Duke. It was nice to return to it and to read. Appreciation post for co-authorship and co-editorship w/ Prof Carter

Spring ephemerals just starting to emerge here in central NC, in this overwhelmingly dreary political moment: round-lobed hepatica + trout lily. Too early for TL blooms, maybe next week. Always good to come into the presence of the endless forms of life still around us.

I haven't quite figured out what to do here, but this seems appropriate: www.wired.com/story/elon-m...

The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk’s Government Takeover

Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.

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Ironweed (Vernonia sp) in full fluffy seedy glory, veritable buffet for birdies. "Weediness" is in the eye of the beholder... #gardennotes

Sunday.

This is my first post. I have no idea what to say... howdy??