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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Gosh, thank you so! Thrilled to be in such amazing company. Happy holidays to you!!

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

...and broader climate in which I would be undertaking such a long-term and demanding academic commitment." I can't blame them. Not. One. Bit. 2/2 #historysky

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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 · 03/04/2025

Oh, thank you so much! I appreciate the affirmation. Look forward to hearing what you think of the book!

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

Additional details on my own page. Be well, all.

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

...and make the decisions to work with the conference. This is how many universities work, and it has been how the Big Berks has worked. For example, the contract with Santa Clara for the July 2023 Big Berks was signed on May 16, 2023, less than two months before the conference began."

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

But the Provost's office had the emails with all the components confirming, multiple times, their agreements to let us use the spaces & that their services were available. Indeed, the Provost's office helped us put this all together by sending us to the right people who could confirm availability...

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

From inside the Berks: "Contracts are not with the University; it's with the individual components at NU providing spaces and services. We had the dorms, the University Center, all the venues, etc. lined up. And they (NU) don't do contracts until February the year of for something in the summer...

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

From inside the Berks: "I do not know why they (Northwestern) pulled out. I do know that their withdrawal more than a month ago is not a plausible reason to cancel the Berks, given that our pivot to a hotel venue was going well & we had excellent, financially viable bids from Chicago area hotels."

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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 · 19/03/2025

"I do not know why they (Northwestern) pulled out. I do know that their withdrawal more than a month ago is not a plausible reason to cancel the Berks, given that our pivot to a hotel venue was going well and we had excellent, financially viable bids from Chicago area hotels."

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

"...and make the decisions to work with the conference. This is how many universities work, and it has been how the Big Berks has worked. For example, the contract with Santa Clara for the July 2023 Big Berks was signed on May 16, 2023, less than two months before the conference began."

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

"But the Provost's office had the emails with all the components confirming, multiple times, their agreements to let us use the spaces & that their services were available. Indeed, the Provost's office helped us put this all together by sending us to the right people who could confirm availability."

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

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

Someone who confirmed this yesterday and who, despite being unceremoniously FIRED without cause or explanation, is taking the high road and not publicly tanking an organization they love and have long served.

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

No. But why would I disbelieve someone who I know, who told me directly, who works at NU, and who has been working on the '26 Berks for a year?

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I am not accusing Amy of anything, btw. I will note also that the co-presidents, both of whom are woc, were fired last week with no warning, effective immediately, and with no explanation as to why. So... I think there's a lot of stuff we just don't know.

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Also, most University services don't sign final contracts for summer event services until spring the year of. Santa Clara signed off in May 2023, just weeks prior to the Berks. And, it's contracts made with individual offices, not the whole university...

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I think there's a difference between the BoT of the Berks, which sent that email, and the conference co-presidents, who were doing all the work on the ground. They have a paper trail confirming the dorms, room venues, the University Center, and emails from the Provost, etc.

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Indeed. One of the co-presidents of the 2026 Berks. And, of course, it was announced in Tokyo last summer. Most troubling is that Berks insiders claim NU didn't pull out until just last month. It's all very...odd. idk.

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I read it, yes. I'm simply relaying what I know firsthand (from having been asked to serve on the program committee last May). And from my own conversations with Berks conference organizers.

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

It was confirmed, publicly, at more than one venue, prior to and after the CFP went out. And I'm hearing that NU didn't back out until last month... So something is off. 🤷🏾‍♀️

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I'm confused. I was asked to serve on the '26 cmte in May '24. I declined for work reasons, but I was told then that it would be at Northwestern. Additionally, folks who attended related events in Tokyo last year confirm that NU was publicly announced there as the site for the 2026 conference...

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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

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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers @countesscanuck.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Thank you for the opportunity. 🙏🏾

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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

I know! But, it's also been snowy and freezing here for three weeks. Shoot, it's snowing now. Not much of a difference! Lol

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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

Both good options! I'll apply for those down the road, once I'm closer to the writing stage. 😊

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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

Please consider my book for your holiday gifts and spring courses. It's reasonably priced, and the audiobook, read by the amazing Janina Edwards, comes out in Jan! #grateful #blessed #books #booksworthreading #JuliaChinn #Blacksky

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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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