WELCOME to -
TAMU Race/Ethnic Studies Week
Nov. 1-5, 2021.
Register for In-Person & Remote Events Below:
Professor Troy Harden
Director of The Race & Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI)
Invites Us to:
Celebrate 30 Years with RESI and learn
about our anniversary week!
RESI WEEK November 1 – 5, 2021
The Race and Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI) is celebrating thirty years of service with RESI Week. Join us November 1 – 5, 2021 as we gather to explore the many conversations surrounding race and ethnicity. Our 30th Anniversary Keynote Address will be given on Thursday, November 4, by renowned scholar, Dr. Eduardo Bonilla-Silva. RESI Week will include a mix of online and face-to-face formatted events. Read more about the schedule below.
Race and Science Fiction pop-up Exhibit-
Cushing Library
All week long: November 1 – 5 | 9 AM-4:30 PM
Stop by the Cushing Library and explore science fiction and fantasy authors who write about themes associated with race, ethnicity and culture! Whether you are a sci-fi fan, or exploring new titles from the genre by exciting new and long-time authors, you don’t want to miss this!
TAMU Campus Race and Space Tour
Monday, November 1 | 12 noon
The TAMU Campus Race and Space Tour invites Aggieland on a tour to explore race on Texas A & M’s campus, visiting locations that invite us to explore the complex history of race at TAMU, highlighting both its glory and challenges. This is a 1 ½ hour walking tour designed to be interactive, so space is limited, and we will adhere to physical distancing guidelines.
Register for the event here.
CLLA Center’s and Institute’s and RESI Open House
Tuesday, November 2 | 11 AM | Rudder Tower
Join the College of Liberal Arts Center’s and Institute’s and RESI’s Open House event at Rudder Tower. Find out about RESI and the College’s wonderful Centers and Institutes, and hear mini-talks from the great scholars affiliated with us! With Dr. Omar Rivera, Department of Philosophy and Director, as a guest speaker at 12:00 pm.
Register for the event here.
RESI Reception
Tuesday, November 2 | 2:30 PM | Academic Building, 4th Floor Conference Room
Join us for a post-Open House reception in our new space! Academic Building, 4th Floor, food will be served plus a few surprises!
Register for the event here.
RESI and Sociology Department Colloquium
featuring
Dr. Allegra Midgette
Wednesday, November | 12 noon | Via Zoom
Join RESI and the Department of Sociology for our colloquium talk featuring Dr. Allegra Midgette, ACES Visiting Professor, Department of Psychology and Brain Science, on her talk “Did you see that too?” Unpacking the Role of Reasoning About and Exposure to Microaggressions.
Register for the event here.
TAMU Campus Race and Space Tour
Wednesday, November | 2 PM
The TAMU Campus Race and Space Tour invites Aggieland on a tour to explore race on Texas A & M’s campus, visiting locations that invite us to explore the complex history of race at TAMU, highlighting both its glory and challenges. This is a 1 ½ hour walking tour designed to be interactive, so space is limited, and we will adhere to physical distancing guidelines.
Register for the event here.
RESI Film Showing & Panel Discussion
Wednesday, November | 6 PM | The Forum Theatre
In partnership with the TAMU Data Justice Group join us for a screening of the film Coded Bias. After the screening will be hosting a panel discussion of the film. This event is in person.
Register for the event here.
Panel Discussion:
Thinking race scholarship:
Where have we been, where do we go?
Thursday, November 4 | 12 noon | Via Zoom
Join us for a discussion on researching race by renowned scholars. Key panelists are Dr. Verna Keith, Dr. Rogelio Saenz, and Dr. Joe Feagin. This discussion will be moderated by Dr. Steve Garner.
Register for the event here.
RESI 30th Anniversary Week
Keynote Address
Thursday, November 4 | 7 PM | Via Zoom
Join our keynote address led by our guest speaker, the renowned Sociology scholar, Dr. Eduardo Bonilla-Silva. This discussion will have a follow-up question and answer session with Dr. Vanessa Gonlin.
Register for the event here.
Panel Discussion:
Thinking race scholarship:
Towards a future of race scholarship
Friday, November 5 | 12 noon | Via Zoom
Join us for a dynamic discussion with emerging scholars as they talk on researching race and their insightful scholarship that speaks to our present and our future! Key panelists are Dr. Apryl Williams, Dr. Rahsaan Mahadeo, Dr. Betty Marquez, Dr. Brittany Slatton and Jalia Joseph.
Register for the event here.