Terri E. Givens

@profterrig.bsky.social

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Bad ass in poli-sci UBC, Vancouver and Menlo Park, CA. Immigration, race, far right politics. Author of Radical Empathy and Reckoning. French🇫🇷, German🇩🇪, Catsky 🐈 https://linktr.ee/terrigivens

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Terri E. Givens is an author and political scientist. Givens is a professor at the University of British Columbia.

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 28d

My latest newsletter is out! Check out my latest book, and remember that #Empathy is a great gift for the holidays. My next event is with Bryan Alexander's Future Trends Forum on December 11th! lnkd.in/e79HD26Z

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Empathy is the perfect holiday gift

You may have heard that empathy is under attack. Apparently some folks think that understanding the feelings of others is bad for us.

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 5h

“We may hold different identities and experiences and are unsure where to start because of these differences. We may feel like we do not have the power or capacity to contribute to change. There is a place to start and that is Radical Empathy.”

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Inclusive Language Series: Radical Empathy

Let’s be honest. There’s a lot happening in and around our lives every single second of our day. We’re inundated with images and videos from social media and news outlets. We see things we cannot …

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 10h

Not surprising.

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 12h

Today’s moment of zen, hiking above Stinson Beach.
#California

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 1d

Beautiful day of hiking near Stinson Branch #California. Less than an hour from SF!

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s my contribution - Kransekake

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 6d

Who would have thought that the pizza parlor was actually Mar a Lago...

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 7d

It’s a good week to share some holiday cheer. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season! A few shots from Filoli gardens.

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 12d

#Empathy is a strategy.

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 12d

Professor friends…anyone still interested in moving to Canada? The government and UBC want you!

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Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Program

The University of British Columbia is inviting expressions of interest from top-tier, internationally based researchers as

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 21d

I was wondering about that when I went through there recently, who wants to work up a sweat before a flight?

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 24d

Folks always ask why there are no people in my pictures…I don’t take or post pictures of people without their permission.

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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 26d

Diversity Day, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 28d

The Trump administration has still provided zero evidence these boats they’re bombing are “narco-terrorists.”

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 29

Happy Friday after Thanksgiving!

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · Nov 29

“There are costs to performatively deploying members of the military,” Juliette Kayyem writes, “one of which is the risk of endangering them”:

A Terrible and Avoidable Tragedy in D.C.

Trump was warned that members of the military could be attacked.

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 25

Reckoning with enslavement in London and Bristol.

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Reckoning with enslavement in London and Bristol

I recently spent time in London and Bristol to consult with colleagues at SOAS University of London, particularly my colleague Fiona Adamson, who is in the SOAS Department of Politics and Internationa...

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 24

I thought I was going to miss the sunset…but it turns out I was right on time.

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Partners In Health Canada 🇨🇦 @pihcanada.org · Nov 20

UBC and SFU PIH chapters are partnering with us to host a Global Health Case Competition — built by students, for students. Happening next Sat, Nov 29th.

If of interest @ubcpress.bsky.social @ccj-ubc.bsky.social @ires.ubc.ca @jwmartens.bsky.social @profterrig.bsky.social @lauraknelson.bsky.social

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 20

Folks in #Vancouver! Join me this Friday from 5-7 in Kits!

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Fluevog Shoes - 'Reckoning' Book Launch Event at Fluevog Kitsilano on November 21st

Fluevog Kitsilano is excited to host an in-person book launch event for author Terri Givens’ upcoming title, Reckoning: Creating Positive Change through Radical Empathy. Join us in-store on Friday, No...

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 19

Those of us who study this stuff have been saying it over and over…taking on the policies of the far right further enables them. I was in a discussion yesterday in Bristol and have to agree that Labor is opening the door for Farage.

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Denmark is a flawed model for UK asylum policy

Britain’s ‘pull’ factors may make hardline policies less of a deterrent

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A Moment with Erik Fleming podcast @momenterik.bsky.social · Nov 14

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#blacksky #politics #podcast

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 11

#UK folks, support a #London institution! Make your way to New Beacon Books, 76 Stroud Green Road to get a copy of my book, #Reckoning. Let’s create change!
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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · Nov 10

Divided We Stand? – part of the #FestivalOfEconomics.

Exploring growing ideological polarization & paths to a less divided future.

Join Terri E. Givens, author of 'Reckoning', for this important discussion.

🗓️ Nov 18 | 12–1:15 PM GMT, Watershed, Bristol: https://ow.ly/2X6250XjUl2

Divided we stand?

Part of the Festival of Economics 2025

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A Moment with Erik Fleming podcast @momenterik.bsky.social · Nov 10

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#blacksky #politics #podcast

Ethics & Empathy Featuring Dr. Wylin Wilson and Dr. Terri Givens

Host Erik Fleming speaks with Dr. Wylin D. Wilson and Dr. Terri Givens about ethics, womanist bioethics, the role of the Black church in community care, and the politics of radical empathy. The episod...

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 8

Thanks for a great conversation!

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 8

Watch out #London-I’m heading your way next week. Join me for my #Reckoning Book Launch on November 11. Be sure to RSVP here

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Launch of Reckoning: Creating Positive Change Through Radical Empathy

Join Terri E. Givens as she discusses creating a positive environment using the radical empathy approach

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A Moment with Erik Fleming podcast @momenterik.bsky.social · Nov 8

On the next episode of A Moment with Erik Fleming!
@profterrig.bsky.social and Dr. Wylin Wilson
#blacksky #politics #podcast

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 7

I show this every year in my European politics class. Gives some context for understanding that borders are not sacred.

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 5

Looking forward to my trip to London! See you next week!

Policy Press @policypress.bsky.social · Nov 5

RECKONING proves real change *is* possible, bursting with inspiring #EDI success stories from prisons, boardrooms and college campuses. - Ginny Mills, Senior Commissioning Editor

🌟Join Terri to discuss #RadicalEmpathy. (New Beacon Books, Nov 11, 7 pm.)

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