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Information, Narratives, and Race

Overview

The Institute for Humane Studies is inviting applications to “Information, Narratives, and Race,” an online discussion series. This series will focus on the importance of both the flow of information and the construction of social and historical narratives, specifically as it relates to racialized politics in America. From the early days of Atlantic-wide slavery, marginalized and enslaved peoples have relied on their acute abilities to transmit information unnoticed by the enslavers; yet in modern times, information has been weaponized in entirely different ways. Through this series of discussion panels, faculty and graduate students will probe the intersections of information and race in America to better understand the origins of racialized political polarization, the ideological divisions within and between constructed racial groups, and chart a path forward for synthesis.

Please note that participants are expected to acquire their own readings and will receive an honorarium of $125, plus a $30 book stipend per session.

 

Reading List & Schedule

Discussions take place on the last Tuesday of each month, from May to August, at 2–4 PM Eastern Time.

 

May 30 – Blackness and Freedom

 

June 27 – The Edges of Blackness: Ye, Conservatism, and Color

 

July 25 – Race in the Age of “Alternative Facts”

 

August 29 – The Future of Being Black in America

Here is the timeline for our application process:

  1. Apply for a position 
  2. An HR team member will review your application submission  
  3. If selected for consideration, you will speak with a recruiter 
  4. If your experience and skills match the role, you will interview with the hiring manager
  5. If you are a potential fit for the position, you will interview with additional staff members
  6. If you are the candidate chosen, we will extend a job offer

 

All candidates will be notified regarding the status of their application within two to three weeks of submission. As new positions often become available, we encourage you to visit our site frequently for additional opportunities that align with your interests and skills.