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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Tomorrow! National Day of Action in Support of Higher Ed. Find an action near you. See attached flyer for IU Bloomington events. And, join the #aaup if you've not already done so. @aaup.bsky.social #academicsky #historysky #solidarity

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

In my inbox today: "After considerable reflection, I have ultimately decided to pursue doctoral studies in Canada. This decision was influenced in large part by the current political volatility in the United States, which has raised personal concerns about the stability... 1/2 #academicsky

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Folks: do what you feel is right re: Berks. I will focus my support & energies, as I long have, on ASALH and ABWH. I've been a life member of these two organizations for many, many years, and I will continue to serve them as best I can. 🙏🏾🤎🧘🏾‍♀️ #historysky #academicsky

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Today: 1 day national purchasing boycott. No food, no gas, nothing. If you must buy something, buy local, & from a Black vendor. Long term? Buy nothing but essentials from now on. Groceries & gas. Buy local when needed. Buy used from neighbors. Rent from the library. Support Black shops. #boycott

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

join1440.com/welcome. Sign up, if you haven't already. Five minutes. Factual. Free. #news #media #reporting

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Today! Tune in at 6pm EST to hear us talk about Black women, labor, the dangers of historical erasure, and US History. Timely! #BlackHistoryMonth #Blacksky #Authorsky #History #Booksky

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Friends, I'll be on @asalh-bhm.bsky.social tv this Thurs (Feb 06) at 6pm EST. We'll be talking Black women, slavery, labor, and US History writ large. Tune in if you can! I'm honored to be included in the #BlackHistoryMonth lineup for an organization I have belonged to since grad school. #Historysky

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I had so much fun in Maine! Thanks to @unecgh.bsky.social for hosting me. If you missed it, here's the talk. @uncpress.bsky.social #Booksky #Blacksky #AcademicSky #History

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

#JuliaChinn is heading to New England! Join me on Mon, Jan 27, for a talk and signing at @unecgh.bsky.social. I'm excited to see Maine for the first time, even in January. Lol. #books #history #writing #authors #Blacksky

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

A blessed MLK, Jr. Day to all who celebrate the whole, tough, uncomfortable King, not just the quotes that make u feel good. King was roundly hated when he died, by folks of ALL races. Of course y'all quote him now. It's easy to love a dead man. Carry on. #mlkday2025 #History #Blacksky #Historysky

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Last week, I had the chance to talk with the good folks at the CGH about Canada, the US, history, race, and #JuliaChinn. Looking forward to speaking there in person on Jan 27! #Blacksky #AcademicSky #Booksky #Writingsky

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

I recorded a podcast for @kyhistsoc.bsky.social last summer, and the episode just dropped this morning! Check it out and spend some time with #JuliaChinn. #Blacksky #AcademicSky

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Hive mind: what one-semester fellowships do y'all know of that a historian can apply for to begin work on a new book project? I have sabbatical next fall & hope to stack it with another term of funding. I'm willing to relocate for a semester or year (office & library card appreciated!). Thank you. 🙏🏾

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Humbled that "The Vice President’s Black Wife" received an honorable mention for the #ABWH2024 Letitia Woods Brown book prize! There's nothing better than being recognized by your sister scholars!! #BlackSky #JuliaChinn #BlackWomen #BlackHistory

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

So proud to be a part of the #RUMafia. No matter where we go, Rutgers always rolls deep! #legacy #ABWH2024 #ABWH24 #abwh

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

What's good, Nawlins?! Excited to be back in one of my "heart cities" for a few days. #abwh2024 #blackwomenshistory #blackademics #history #tulane #crescentcity #bigeasy

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Did you know? There have long been autumn harvest celebrations in different parts of the world. Thanksgiving here was originally a regional observance in colonial New England and was a day of fasting and reflection, not feasting or football. #History #Thanksgiving 1/

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I'll be teaching a grad course in Jan on "Black Women in the Diaspora." My plan is to teach a split btwn US-based books & those from Canada, Lat Am, & Europe. I'd love to get your suggestions. Time period open. Thanks in advance! #booksky #academicsky #blacksky

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

This is an odd space. I keep getting new followers, but no one likes or comments on my posts. 🤷🏾‍♀️ Here are pics of my weekend companion. Not terribly talkative, but a super cuddler! #dogs

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Memphis! The way you hosted me is beyond description. The meals, the museum tour, the attention to every detail from pickup & lecture to book signing & drop-off! And, I was able to see friends, former students, & mentors, plus meet fantastic scholars! My cup runneth over. Thank you!! #juliachinn

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Memphis Fam: I'm headed your way this week! Please share this with your communities across institutions and organizations. I'd love to see y'all. #blackhistory #blackwomenshistory #slaveryarchive #blackwomen #juliachinn

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

For those who want to know more about my research, here's a link to my latest book, a family narrative of Julia Chinn, an enslaved woman who was the sexual partner of politician Richard M. Johnson of KY. uncpress.org/book/9781469.... #blackhistory #blackwomenshistory #blackwomen #slaveryarchive

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Hey, All. I've just moved over here from Voldemort's lair. Heard the skies were clear out this way. 😀 I'm an educator, writer, & organizer. A Black women's historian, I specifically research & publish on Black women and slavery in the US South. Looking forward to getting acquainted! #blackhistory

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