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Germine Awad

@drgigiawad.bsky.social
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@um_psychology professor, Egyptian. Posts about racism, race, prejudice, parents, gender & whatever tickles my fancy. PI of @RAGE_Lab • @AMENAPsy Past-President

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Silky @silkyweineck.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
This NYT-driven nonsense bugs me every time I see it. Let's set the record straight (again). Our DEI office was *very* effective. thread
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Germine Awad @drgigiawad.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Spotted at the #WeAreDEI March!
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Germine Awad @drgigiawad.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/arti...
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Don’t Believe the Critics of DEI: Racial Classifications Can Promote Belonging and Understanding
It is important to remember that the historical context for banning racial discrimination is inextricably connected to the discrimination and violence Black people faced during the Civil Rights Era.
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Germine Awad @drgigiawad.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Just so we are clear, the “purposes for which the NAC was created” have NOT been fulfilled.
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Germine Awad @drgigiawad.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
t.co/9MejFWImeH Great piece by Dr. Kevin Cokley
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/black-psychology-matters/202502/challenging-deficit-views-of-black-people
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🌈Dr. Frizzle @swilua.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
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Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle.com · 24/01/2025
Possibly out: research prioritizing DEI, gain-of-function experiments. Possibly in: alternative health research, campus free-speech rankings, anti-fraud efforts. chroni.cl/40WgkYx
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Here’s How Science Funding Could Change Under Trump
Trump’s nominees have big plans for remaking the federal health agencies, with consequences for university scientists who receive billions in funding.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Heads up! The @aclu.org Immigrant Rights Project has an EXCELLENT online resource available in multiple languages to walk immigrants or advocates through various scenarios of encounters with immigration officials or police. It includes contact #s for local ACLU offices. www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
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Know Your Rights | Immigrants' Rights | ACLU
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.
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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Wait. The price of eggs and the cost of living was supposed to go down. Not up.
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Germine Awad @drgigiawad.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
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10 psychologists of color at the forefront of racial equity
These notable psychologists have made significant and inspiring contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the field.
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Germine Awad @drgigiawad.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
www.michigandaily.com/news/adminis...
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SACUA organizes rally to condemn Regents' DEI plans
Over 500 people gathered in the Diag on to call on the Regents to stop their possible plan to defund DEI, which they will vote for on Dec. 5.
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Germine Awad @drgigiawad.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
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Feared DEI cuts prompt faculty pushback at University of Michigan
Faculty have planned multiple protests on the Ann Arbor campus this week after Board of Regents members have internally discussed changes to the university's diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.
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Germine Awad @drgigiawad.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
"Using Black students to criticize and ultimately undermine DEI efforts is operating in bad faith. The NYT article failed in its journalistic integrity by not presenting a more balanced view of what has gone right with DEI at the University of Michigan" t.co/i8zypBIsoN
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http://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15708972/black-students-to-criticize-dei-is-a-cynical-and-disingenuous-tactic
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Germine Awad @drgigiawad.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
www.chronicle.com/article/is-d...
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Is DEI in the Crosshairs at the U. of Michigan?
In the aftermath of a critical <i>New York Times</i> story, faculty leaders fear regents are considering cuts to one of the nation’s most unapologetically ambitious models.
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Aliyah Khan @aliyahrkhan.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Mark your calendars! The University of Michigan Global Islamic Studies Center (GISC) presents: “Flash Talks & Tea: What’s New in Islamic Studies?” ft. U-M profs. At the new CupsnChai Ann Arbor café, Tuesday 11/19 @ 6pm! RSVP: bit.ly/FlashTalks24
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