Alford Young Jr.@AYoungJr

Associate Director, Center for Social Solutions @UMSocSolutions Edgar G. Epps Collegiate Professor @umichLSA, @fordschool Faculty Director, NCID @UMichNCID

 University of Michigan
lsa.umich.edu/social-solutio…
Joined March 2010
Congratulations to Professors @PaulaLantz and @AYoungJr! Each recently received prestigious University awards, recognizing their outstanding scholarly contributions, teaching, and service to @UMich. | myumi.ch/4rMjP #URecord
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"It’s the mere presence of Black masculinity that is enabling people to argue they’re feeling threatened and acting with violence," commented Associate Director @AYoungJr on Ralph Yarl & the growing number of Black people killed doing everyday life things. nbcnews.to/43O6JCk

The list of things to warn Black children about keeps getting longer

Black children doing everyday things like walking and playing in parks have become targets for violence, said one father. “What can you say other than ‘Don’t be a social being,’ which is impossible?”

nbcnews.com
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What will a post-affirmative action world look like for the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion? Learn more at our upcoming ALI webinar (4/17). Registration: t.ly/niLp
Upcoming ALI Webinar

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Professor Alford Young Named as President of the Association of Black Sociologists | U-M LSA Sociology lsa.umich.edu/soc/news-event…

Professor Alford Young Named as President of the Association of Black Sociologists | U-M LSA...

"I look forward to building upon [the Association of Black Sociologists'] legacy of outstanding leadership."

lsa.umich.edu
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Alford Young Jr. retweeted
Dr. Talib Hudson@talib_hudson
15 Oct 2022
Incoming @ABSociologists president Alford Young giving his vision for next year #ABSOC2023 #ABSOC2022 #BlackSocLegacy
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Alford Young Jr. retweeted
Rowman & Littlefield@RLPublisher
7 Aug 2022
A booth visit from Alford A Young Jr, author of "From the Edge of the Ghetto.” Come by booth 401 at #ASA2022 to check out the book!
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Michigan Sociology@UMSociology
5 Aug 2022
Here's another #ASA2022 session to know about, organized by #UmichSoc Professor and Department Chair @AYoungJr "Explicit Racism in the Contemporary Public Sphere: What Role for Black Sociologists and Black Sociology?" Today 5PM-7PM (PST); 9PM-11PM (EST) JLACC, Level 1, 153B
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.⁦@DrJeffrey2U⁩ and Dr. Terrance Wooten ⁦@ucsantabarbara⁩ talk #gender, sexuality, and Black masculinity at #2022ScholarsNetwork #SNBM22
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The @scholarsnetwork on Black Masculinity, led by @AYoungJr, is gearing up for the 2022 Annual Conference this weekend! Follow along with #SNBM22! #BlackinSoc
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We kicked off the #2022ScholarsNetwork with a moving keynote speech from @DoveSoars — the perfect start to a great weekend!
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More from #2022ScholarsNetwork! @DrDaphneWatkins @Wizdomisms @DrDMGriffith discuss their experiences building networks, institutes and resources centered on Black males. @UMSocialWork @Georgetown @UConn
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I look forward to welcoming colleagues, new and old, to Ypsilanti this weekend for great discussion and collaboration
University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions@UMSocSolutions
19 May 2022
The @scholarsnetwork on Black Masculinity, led by @AYoungJr, is gearing up for the 2022 Annual Conference this weekend! Follow along with #SNBM22! #BlackinSoc
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Calling all @UMich @umichgradschool PhD #candidates working in areas of social justice! The application for the #CraftingDemocraticFutures doctoral intern position is now open! Apply here: rackham.umich.edu/profession…
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#GivingBlueday 2022 is here! Support #socialjustice research in water equity, #reparations, future of work, and #diversity in higher education! bit.ly/cssgbd
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TODAY! 1:00 PM ET - Leading in a Time of Uncertainty: When Should the President Invoke DEI? @TheNewSchool @EmoryUniversity @PaceUniversity @HollinsU @AASCU Register: bit.ly/ALI31122
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CALL FOR PAPERS! Special Issue on the Cultural Sociology of Race and Racism, edited by @AYoungJr Submit proposals to ajcs@yale.edu by June 1, 2022. palgrave.com/gp/journal/4129…
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We are excited to announce the launch of our 2022 paper competition focusing on contemporary issues within our Slavery and Its Aftermath research initiative. Open to all @UMich grads and undergrads. Awards up to $2,000. ow.ly/18SW50HIHjm
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Twitter friends -- I highly recommend this conversation between my CSS colleague @Prof_EarlLewis and our reparations project team members. In the age of Zoom webinar overload, this one stands out:
University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions@UMSocSolutions
26 Jan 2022
#ICYMI The UM Detroit Center's #MLKDay panel on reparations, moderated by @Prof_EarlLewis and featuring a number of our #CraftingDemocraticFutures partners, is now on YouTube! Watch here: piped.video/watch?v=coVVUGmZ…
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Happy #GISday! Our team is utilizing a full range of #GIS capabilities to model potential flood risk using a new line of sensors being placed by our partners in @UM_CEE. With this information will be able to inform disaster responders of risks more quickly. @Esri
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Due Friday! Applications for the 2022 Academic Leadership Residential Program. Apply here or share with your network! @TheNewSchool sites.lsa.umich.edu/leadersh…
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