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The Humanities Disconcerting Position on AI
November 2025 Log onto social media or seek out government policy reviews of the humanities. Notice anything? The humanities fall under serious scrutiny; much of the scrutiny returns to one core concern: many in the humanities have failed to make their work accessible, inclusive, and relational to learners, civil society, and policymakers/taxpayers overall. Humanities faculty…
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Decolonial scholarship <&> Artificial Intelligence
Statement: Artificial Intelligence offers meaningful applications for decolonial research methodologies. How? It is well-documented that AI can be a helpful tool in identifying biases, tone, and other patterns in writing. Beyond some of those fundamental tools, however, GenAI can meaningfully support engagement with and research governed by decolonial and other ethical future-oriented methodologies. Researching Engagement…
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Defending DEI at Work in the Post-truth era
The ongoing onslaught against DEI programming is proof that fear is a stronger political weapon today than hope. We are seeing a wave of liberal and left-leaning social influencers express fears and lies around DEI. I watched a video recently where a liberal influencer released a nearly ten-minute video on why they support DEI but…
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Decolonizing the Academy: Knowledge, Power, and What Counts as Academic Rigor
Can we talk about decolonizing the academy? There is something to be said of conservatives’ attacks on the academy and the elite – and, it is not for the reasons you might believe. More recently, the academy has become concerned with decolonization, as well as racial and social justice. These are righteous and noble causes…
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On inclusion: Call it blended, call it hybrid. Academia’s future is virtual and there’s no going back.
The future is hybrid. We have no other option than to rise to that very present reality. Virtual and hybrid workspaces work. These practices have long worked pre-pandemic and have only seen vast improvement since 2020. I was on staff at the New York City Council in the Office of the Speaker throughout the pandemic.…
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Reflections from The 2024 Critical Race Theory Summer School
Reflections from the African American Policy Forum 2024 Critical Race Theory (CRT) Summer School: No U-Turn on Racial Justice
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The Attacks on DEI Cannot Stand
Under Attack: Why We Must Defend Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We’re seeing a rise in opposition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts across various sectors, often fueled by misinformation and harmful rhetoric. But DEI isn’t about quotas or “reverse discrimination.” It’s about dismantling systemic barriers, creating opportunities, and ensuring everyone has a fair shot.