Center for the Study of Race and Democracy

The CSRD promotes engaged research, scholarship, and discussion focusing on the ways in which issues of race and democracy impact the lives of global citizens.

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Dignity isn’t a gift, it’s a right.

This Juneteenth, we’re showing up with purpose.
To reflect. To listen. To move forward, together.

✨ Featuring powerhouse voices: @PenielJoseph Dr. Glenn Singleton & @kaziqueprince

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Join us for a rare opportunity to engage with one of the nation’s most distinguished thinkers—renowned historian, artist, and public intellectual Dr. Nell Irvin Painter.

To RSVP | https://t.co/hWpZWuZZy5

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Congratulations to our own @PenielJoseph , a member of @carnegiecorp's 2025 class of #CarnegieFellows! This distinguished group of scholars is researching the causes of political polarization and seeking ways to strengthen social cohesion and fortify our democracy.

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Carnegie Corporation of New York Awards Fellowships to 26 Scholars Researching Political Polarization | Carnegie Corporation of New York https://t.co/k8WJNNWApI

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Join us for a rare opportunity to engage with one of the nation’s most distinguished thinkers—renowned historian, artist, and public intellectual Dr. Nell Irvin Painter.

To RSVP | https://t.co/hWpZWuZZy5

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Don't miss our final WCPSS event of the year! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Malcolm X --- be sure to RSVP to secure your spot!

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As we honor 100 years of Malcolm X's legacy, the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy welcomes renowned educator, poet, and author, Dr. Simanga to lead a powerful conversation on Malcolm X's enduring impact on culture, politics and resistance

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As we honor 100 years of Malcolm X's legacy, the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy welcomes renowned educator, poet, and author, Dr. Simanga to lead a powerful conversation on Malcolm X's enduring impact on culture, politics and resistance

🔗RSVP https://t.co/nggj3dLl8G

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The brilliant scholar, filmmaker, anthropologist ⁦@Laurence_Ralph⁩ joins ⁦@csrdut⁩ ⁦@TheLBJSchool⁩ to discuss his new book, Sito, and the power of restorative justice in a world addicted to punishment. Join us tonight.

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We’re back with another William C. Powers Speaker!

Join, Brandon M. Terry, Harvard professor and leading scholar for a thought-provoking discussion on Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring influence on policy and public life.

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My new book is available for preorder. https://t.co/LuGdXoX9qh @VanLathan @csrdut @Gilder_Lehrman @HenryLouisGates @AliVelshi @RFKHumanRights @NYHistory @ransomcenter @UT_HistDept @TheLBJSchool @LBJLibrary

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Join us on Feb 13 in celebrating Black History Month with Dr. Darrick Hamilton, University Professor and founding director of the Institute on Race, Power, and Political Economy at The New School.

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Join Professors Peniel Joseph, Sherri Greenberg and Jeremi Suri as they unpack the DNC, RNC and the 2024 presidential election.

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Join us for our 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Summit: The Democratic Renewal. This event honors Juneteenth by welcoming NAACP President Gary Bledsoe, and KungFu AI Co-Founder, Stephen Straus for an in-depth discussion on safeguarding democracy.

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Join us for a conversation with President and CEO of Consumer Reports, Marta Tellado, on March 27! Led by Dr. Peniel Joseph, Founding Director of @csrdut at @TheLBJSchool. Sponsored by @UTAustinGSLI, @RGK_Center, @csrdut, @UTexasStrauss

RSVP at https://t.co/W3mYYFPdmR

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Join us, March 5th for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Gabrielle Foreman, a leading scholar at The Pennsylvania State University’s Center for Black Digital Research, as she delves into the transformative legacy of the Colored Conventions Project.

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How MLK & Malcolm X Influenced Each Other : Fresh Air : NPR With ⁦@NatGeoGenius⁩ MLK/X streaming this Black History Month, let’s revisit ⁦@nprfreshair⁩ conversation on the revolutionary lives of MLK/X. ⁦@RocktheFilm⁩ ⁦@csrdut⁩ https://t.co/g9uHKENhbC

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A Texas professor's seminal work is the basis of 'Genius: MLK/X' https://t.co/4sNYE4N2Dl @NatGeoGenius @TheLBJSchool @UT_HistDept @csrdut @LBJLibrary @ssaustin @ontheroadwithiv @JD_Weinstein @twinmiki

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Cannot wait! Sneak preview happening this evening @TheLBJSchool @csrdut @NatGeoGenius @RocktheFilm @GPBmadeit @LaraHeimert @BasicBooks @LBJLibrary @BlackUTNetwork @UT_HistDept @BlackStudiesUT

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‘Genius: MLK/X’ Review: A Bold Take on 2 Civil Rights Icons ⁦@TheLBJSchool⁩ ⁦@RocktheFilm⁩ ⁦@GPBmadeit⁩ ⁦@NatGeoTV⁩ ⁦@csrdut⁩ ⁦@DrLisaBThompson⁩ ⁦@MichelleObama⁩ ⁦@UT_HistDept⁩ ⁦@LBJLibrary⁩ https://t.co/qDC4DybPTW

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Evening With Jonathan Eig
February 6, 6:30 p.m.
LBJ Auditorium

Join us for an evening with bestselling author Jonathan Eig, whose recent book King: A Life was hailed as the definitive biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. by The New York Times.

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Welcoming our 2023 CSRD faculty fellows! Read more about them here: https://t.co/Z1ptnDSmZV