Assistant Professor Melanie Abeygunawardana specializes in contemporary Asian American and African American literature, critical race theory, and affect studies.
Professor Brenda Child speaks to the New York Times about Native American boarding schools, which aimed to erase Indigenous culture through harmful assimilationist practices.
Maria has 14 years of experience working as an EL educator in Minnesota Public Schools. Maria plans to examine post-1965 immigration from Central America to Minnesota.
David Abraham Ramos is a social justice-oriented scholar and aspiring author. He was raised in South Los Angeles by Mexican parents from Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Stephanie M. Gandy (she/her) is a Black and Irish artist, activist, and educator hailing from California and South Dakota, yet calling the Twin Cities home for over 20 years.