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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies

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A journal centered on social movements and relations, linking educators, artists, & activists in the struggle for social justice. Read: tupjournals.temple.edu/index.php/ka… Podcast: "Kalfou: Community Centered" on Spotify, Apple, & iHeart.

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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Only 2 weeks left to submit your drafts to our article workshop! From the projects that have come in already, it's going to be a wide-ranging and exciting conversation 🤩
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Got a project at the intersection of activism, art, and ethnic studies research? Our Article Workshop can help bring it to the next level! You'll get constructive feedback from our editorial board while making connections with other educators, organizers, students, and artists. Apply by Sept 30!
Join us for Kalfou's 3rd annual Article Workshop. Open Call! Submit any projects related to community-based scholarship, relational ethnic studies, social movements, and/or links among art, activism, and academic research. Saturday, October 24, 2026. Virtual event (Zoom). Get feedback from the editorial board to prepare your work-in-progress for submission to the journal, while enjoying conversation & connection with other activists, students, educators, & artists! To apply: Send working draft of article (about 3,000-6,000 words) to submissions@kalfou.ucsb.edu by Sept. 30. Scan QR code in image to learn more. Event sponsored by Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies.
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Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Share your work with @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social special issue on ethnic studies+student activism! Deadline December 14! View the call for papers here: tupjournals.temple.edu/index.php/ka...
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
One month left to send your work to our special issue on Ethnic Studies + Student Activism! See full CFP at tupjournals.temple.edu/index.php/ka...
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Less than a week left to apply to the workshop for our special issue on ethnic studies + student activism! We're loving the submissions that have come in already... can't wait to see yours 😍😍
Article Workshop: Ethnic Studies & Student Activism Now. Saturday, October 11, 2025. Hybrid (University of California, Santa Barbara, & virtual option. Get feedback from the editorial board on your work-in-progress for our special issue, and conversation & connection with other activists, students, educators, and artists. $200 scholarships available. To apply: Send abstracts to submissions@kalfou.ucsb.edu by Sept 10. Scan QR code for more information.
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
As we remember Hurricane Katrina, 20 years ago today, we recall the words of New Orleans teacher-activist Kalamu ya Salaam, grieving the lost and honoring the survivors--while calling out the structural and historical racism that centered the destruction on Black communities. (1/2)
grey square containing the following quote: "the water. my god the water. the angry water rain roaring sideways with the force of a freight train smashing your resolve to ride it out, or inching down an interstate at two miles an hour so-called evacuating from the water. the dirty, angry water, running if you were lucky enough to have wheels and a wallet with plastic in it. the water. you will dream of wet mountains falling on you and wake up gasping for air as though you were drowning, oh the water deeper than any pool you’ve ever swum in, water more terrible than anything you can think of, another middle passage, except this time they don’t even provide ships" Attributed to Kalamu ya Salaam, "Hard Times in Big Easy," Kalfou vol. 3 no. 1
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
New episode is up! Check out Ep. 3 of Kalfou: Community Centered for an inspiring example of "people power" in action.
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Got a project in mind for our special issue on ethnic studies+student activism? Apply to our workshop, Oct 11, to get feedback on your ideas and connect with others on the dreams and struggles embedded in this work. Space is limited; apply soon!
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
New CFP just launched! We invite your reflections on the relationships between ethnic studies and student activism at this charged historical juncture.
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
As the academic year concludes, Kalfou would like to remind readers that we are always accepting submission of all forms. We also hope you check out Ken Ehrlich’s emphasis on the relationship between art and abolition! • • • #artactivism #kalfou
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Episode 3 is coming soon! Stay tuned for a powerful historical tracing of Chicanx studies. • • • #kalfou #staytuned #podcast
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Volume 11 Issue 2 is now out! 📔 Follow the link to be directed to Kalfou’s website: tupjournals.temple.edu/index.php/ka... • • • #kalfou #readnow
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Episode 2 is now available to listen on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Libsyn, iHeart, and the Kalfou website! Stream it now! 🗣️ 🎙️ • • • #kalfou #podcast #streamnow
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
In remembrance of Clyde Woods, Kalfou wants to highlight Volume 11, Issue 2, and its focus on the continuous presence of the blues and its roots in today’s popular culture radical movements. . . . #Kalfou
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
If you’re interested in learning more, take a look at Volume 1, Issue 2 on our journal’s website to read Lynn Mae Itagaki’s full article! 📖 Website link: tupjournals.temple.edu/index.php/ka...
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Be sure to read the article “Grounding at the Crossroads” and watch out for Episode 2 of the podcast “Kalfou: Community Centered”,  which will be released soon!  . . . #kalfou #podcast
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Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Kalfou’s new podcast “Kalfou: Community Centered” is now available to stream! Make sure to listen to Episode 1 “Safety, Repression, and Coalition”.
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