Alford Young Jr.

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

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

Congratulations to Professors @PaulaLantz and @AYoungJr!

Each recently received prestigious University awards, recognizing their outstanding scholarly contributions, teaching, and service to @UMich. | https://t.co/UaxTTIkeoA #URecord

[Alford Young Jr. @AYoungJr]

@motorresx Biggest congratulations Dr. Torres!!!

[University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions @UMSocSolutions]

"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. https://t.co/zkJ5wXhWch

[University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions @UMSocSolutions]

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: https://t.co/xbVPe1SGmB

[Alford Young Jr. @AYoungJr]

Professor Alford Young Named as President of the Association of Black Sociologists | U-M LSA Sociology https://t.co/Ew46XExV6c

[Dr. Talib Hudson @talib_hudson]

Incoming @ABSociologists president Alford Young giving his vision for next year #ABSOC2023

#ABSOC2022 #BlackSocLegacy

[Rowman & Littlefield @RLPublisher]

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!

[Michigan Sociology @UMSociology]

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

[University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions @UMSocSolutions]

.⁦@DrJeffrey2U⁩ and Dr. Terrance Wooten ⁦@ucsantabarbara⁩ talk #gender, sexuality, and Black masculinity at #2022ScholarsNetwork #SNBM22

[University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions @UMSocSolutions]

The @scholarsnetwork on Black Masculinity, led by @AYoungJr, is gearing up for the 2022 Annual Conference this weekend! Follow along with #SNBM22! #BlackinSoc

[University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions @UMSocSolutions]

We kicked off the #2022ScholarsNetwork with a moving keynote speech from @DoveSoars — the perfect start to a great weekend!

[University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions @UMSocSolutions]

More from #2022ScholarsNetwork! @DrDaphneWatkins @Wizdomisms @DrDMGriffith discuss their experiences building networks, institutes and resources centered on Black males. @UMSocialWork @Georgetown @UConn

[Alford Young Jr. @AYoungJr]

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]

The @scholarsnetwork on Black Masculinity, led by @AYoungJr, is gearing up for the 2022 Annual Conference this weekend! Follow along with #SNBM22! #BlackinSoc

[University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions @UMSocSolutions]

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: https://t.co/A16lYrA1f4

[University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions @UMSocSolutions]

#GivingBlueday 2022 is here! Support #socialjustice research in water equity, #reparations, future of work, and #diversity in higher education! https://t.co/GqiRTd1NRN

[University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions @UMSocSolutions]

TODAY! 1:00 PM ET - Leading in a Time of Uncertainty: When Should the President Invoke DEI? @TheNewSchool @EmoryUniversity @PaceUniversity @HollinsU @AASCU Register: https://t.co/UbYnTWiPM7

[AJCS -- American Journal of Cultural Sociology @CulturalSociol]

CALL FOR PAPERS! Special Issue on the Cultural Sociology of Race and Racism, edited by @AYoungJr
Submit proposals to [email protected] by June 1, 2022.

https://t.co/Nbia4BaNlR

[University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions @UMSocSolutions]

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.
https://t.co/lhtO8aYuOb

[Alford Young Jr. @AYoungJr]

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]

#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: https://t.co/Ii2zfvfEi4

[University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions @UMSocSolutions]

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