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Slow & Sudden Violence

SPA Prof. Derek Hyra discusses his new book, "Slow and Sudden Violence," and how SPA supports his research.

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2024-2025 Academic Year Events

The Last Plantation: Racism and Resistance in the Halls of Congress. Wednesday, October 2, 5:15 - 8:00 pm, University of California Washington Center. James R. Jones, Director for the Center on Politics and Race in America Rutgers University鈥揘ewarkwill be discussing his new book,听,听On Wednesday, October 2 at 5:15 pm at the . Dr. Jones is an听Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Sociology and the inaugural director of the Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America at Rutgers University, Newark. His newest work听analyzes how racism shapes the US congressional workplace and in return, how Black staffers resist unequal and racist work conditions.听

What Does Chicago Teach Us About Urban Politics in DC and Beyond? Moderated Discussion. Tuesday, October 22, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Kerwin 301. Gordon Mantler, Xolela Mangcu, Greg Squires. On Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 pm in Kerwin 301, MPC听will host , and 听for a moderated discussion titled "What Does Chicago Teach Us About Urban Politics in DC and听Beyond?鈥

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