Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies
ucsbkalfou.bsky.social
Kalfou: A Journal of Comparative and Relational Ethnic Studies
@ucsbkalfou.bsky.social
A journal centered on social movements and relations, linking educators, artists, & activists in the struggle for social justice.

Read: https://tupjournals.temple.edu/index.php/kalfou/

Podcast: "Kalfou: Community Centered" on Spotify, Apple, & iHeart.
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 😍😍
September 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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)
August 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
New episode is up! Check out Ep. 3 of Kalfou: Community Centered for an inspiring example of "people power" in action.
August 2, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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!
July 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
New CFP just launched! We invite your reflections on the relationships between ethnic studies and student activism at this charged historical juncture.
July 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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
June 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Episode 3 is coming soon! Stay tuned for a powerful historical tracing of Chicanx studies.



#kalfou #staytuned #podcast
May 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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
May 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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
May 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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
May 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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...
May 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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
April 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Kalfou’s new podcast “Kalfou: Community Centered” is now available to stream! Make sure to listen to Episode 1 “Safety, Repression, and Coalition”.
April 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM