Inaugural Research Advocacy in Critical Education (R.A.C.E.) Conference: No Wall, No Bans: Towards Racially-Just Praxis
Conference Theme: No Wall, No Bans: Towards Racially-Just PraxisIn light of the persistent and current challenges facing socially-just researchers and activists, R.A.C.E. collectively asks: What are the roles of researchers and activists engaged in social justice scholarship and praxis in the struggle for collective resistance? What strategies might social justice researchers and activists engage in to pursue racially-just praxis? What are our next steps or what do we have to consider to build a stronger resistance for a better humanity?
Who are we?
R.A.C.E. is a Denver-based collaborative, intercollegiate, interdisciplinary think tank for researchers, practitioners, community members, students, faculty, staff, and activists to share their research, work, and projects in racial advocacy. It is a welcoming space to obtain feedback and support for your work.
What are we requesting?
Research Advocacy in Critical Education (R.A.C.E.) invites researchers across all academic levels, including professors, students, educators, and community activists, to submit a 350-500 word proposal that addresses the conference theme for the Inaugural R.A.C.E. Conference in Denver, CO.. We also invite activists and students across all levels to apply to become a R.A.C.E. Fellow.
What is a R.A.C.E. Fellow?
The purpose of the R.A.C.E. Fellow Program is to create space for activists and students across all levels who are committed to and engaged in racial justice to:
1. Assist in the preparation of critical scholars for future scholarship and related work.
2. To gain insights and strategies on how to publish your research.
3. Learn from and meet scholars and peers who are committed to social justice and critical education research.
4. To present a paper addressing conference questions (10-15 Minutes).
Of all the submitted abstracts, five authors of abstracts will be selected to serve as 2017 R.A.C.E. Fellows. Deadline for submission: March 15, 2017 by 5pm MST. The 5 R.A.C.E. Fellows will receive a small stipend of $200, be recognized at the conference as the selected fellows, and will be honored at a reception after the conference. All presentations will be chaired by critical scholars, attended by distinguished professors, R.A.C.E. members, and local community activists to give you feedback and support in your work. R.A.C.E. Fellows will be selected on the following criteria:
1. How innovative is their approach to racially just praxis,
2. How well-substantiated is their project with current literature,
3. How close is their project to completion, and
4. How aligned is the project to R.A.C.E.'s 10-Point Plan (see next section)?
When will this take place?
The R.A.C.E. Conference will take place Friday, May 5th, 2017, 1:00pm-8:00pm at the University of Colorado Denver.
1:00-1:45 Welcome and Introduction of Fellows
2:00-5:15 Conference Workshops
2:00-3:30 Session 1
3:45-5:15 Session 2
5:30-6:30 Closing Plenary Panel
6:30-8:00 Closing Dinner Reception and Mixer
(More details to follow)
STATEMENT
R.A.C.E is committed to selecting a diverse group of fellows for the conference. Thus, we actively seek representation from diverse universities, student status, research interests, ethnic/racial groups (especially underrepresented Students of Color), gender identities, and sexualities, among other identities present at the conference.
Thank you for your interest. Please direct any questions about the R.A.C.E. fellow program to engageR.A.C.E.UCD@gmail.com or call 720-427-8902.
Gracias/Salamat,
2017 R.A.C.E. Conference Core Planning Team
Naomi Nishi, UC Denver
Roberto Montoya, UC Denver
Geneva Sarcedo, UC Denver
Pete Newlove, UC Denver
Danielle Walker, UC Denver
Students from EDFN 4001/5001 Problematizing Whiteness: Educating for Racial Justice
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Cheryl E. Matias, UC Denver
Who are we?
R.A.C.E. is a Denver-based collaborative, intercollegiate, interdisciplinary think tank for researchers, practitioners, community members, students, faculty, staff, and activists to share their research, work, and projects in racial advocacy. It is a welcoming space to obtain feedback and support for your work.
What are we requesting?
Research Advocacy in Critical Education (R.A.C.E.) invites researchers across all academic levels, including professors, students, educators, and community activists, to submit a 350-500 word proposal that addresses the conference theme for the Inaugural R.A.C.E. Conference in Denver, CO.. We also invite activists and students across all levels to apply to become a R.A.C.E. Fellow.
What is a R.A.C.E. Fellow?
The purpose of the R.A.C.E. Fellow Program is to create space for activists and students across all levels who are committed to and engaged in racial justice to:
1. Assist in the preparation of critical scholars for future scholarship and related work.
2. To gain insights and strategies on how to publish your research.
3. Learn from and meet scholars and peers who are committed to social justice and critical education research.
4. To present a paper addressing conference questions (10-15 Minutes).
Of all the submitted abstracts, five authors of abstracts will be selected to serve as 2017 R.A.C.E. Fellows. Deadline for submission: March 15, 2017 by 5pm MST. The 5 R.A.C.E. Fellows will receive a small stipend of $200, be recognized at the conference as the selected fellows, and will be honored at a reception after the conference. All presentations will be chaired by critical scholars, attended by distinguished professors, R.A.C.E. members, and local community activists to give you feedback and support in your work. R.A.C.E. Fellows will be selected on the following criteria:
1. How innovative is their approach to racially just praxis,
2. How well-substantiated is their project with current literature,
3. How close is their project to completion, and
4. How aligned is the project to R.A.C.E.'s 10-Point Plan (see next section)?
When will this take place?
The R.A.C.E. Conference will take place Friday, May 5th, 2017, 1:00pm-8:00pm at the University of Colorado Denver.
1:00-1:45 Welcome and Introduction of Fellows
2:00-5:15 Conference Workshops
2:00-3:30 Session 1
3:45-5:15 Session 2
5:30-6:30 Closing Plenary Panel
6:30-8:00 Closing Dinner Reception and Mixer
(More details to follow)
STATEMENT
R.A.C.E is committed to selecting a diverse group of fellows for the conference. Thus, we actively seek representation from diverse universities, student status, research interests, ethnic/racial groups (especially underrepresented Students of Color), gender identities, and sexualities, among other identities present at the conference.
Thank you for your interest. Please direct any questions about the R.A.C.E. fellow program to engageR.A.C.E.UCD@gmail.com or call 720-427-8902.
Gracias/Salamat,
2017 R.A.C.E. Conference Core Planning Team
Naomi Nishi, UC Denver
Roberto Montoya, UC Denver
Geneva Sarcedo, UC Denver
Pete Newlove, UC Denver
Danielle Walker, UC Denver
Students from EDFN 4001/5001 Problematizing Whiteness: Educating for Racial Justice
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Cheryl E. Matias, UC Denver
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