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"An unflinching look at the role of anti-Blackness in the past and present strategies, attitudes, and behaviors of the Mexican American community. She persuasively argues that rooting out these sentiments is a crucial step in building lasting cross-group solidarity." - Mary McThomas, author of Elusive Subjects: Immigrant Recognition and Legitimation in Modern Surveillance States
Patrick Downes, Writer in Residence at the Princess Grace Irish Library, Monaco, examines the Irish-born recipients of the United States Medal of Honor in this 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence. Drawing on his forthcoming book, For Valour and Heritage, he traces their paths from Civil War and naval service to Vietnam, and explores how emigration, military service and post-war civic life shaped Irish America since Independence.
The 2nd MIRCAALT Young Scholars Seminar welcomes proposals on world literature engaging with diverse critical approaches and perspectives. We encourage contributions that rethink meaning, identity, representation, and culture across literary traditions and contexts. The seminar offers doctoral students and early career researchers a space to share work, exchange ideas, and foster scholarly dialogue. The conference will take place in Madrid on April 15–16, 2027.
The Department of History at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History to begin in the fall 2027 semester. Research and teaching expertise should focus on the history of the United States in the nineteenth century.
We are looking for excellent candidates from the social sciences (in particular, sociology, political science, economics/economic history, or media studies) with a strong focus on the United States.
UA Little Rock invites applications for chair of the Department of History.
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