Amrita Chakrabarti Myers
@countesscanuck.bsky.social
Historian, writer, community organizer. Blues and jazz, movies, travel, live theatre, and beaches. Foodie. Yoga practioner. Dog Lover.
Tomorrow! National Day of Action in Support of Higher Ed. Find an action near you. See attached flyer for IU Bloomington events. And, join the #aaup if you've not already done so. @aaup.bsky.social #academicsky #historysky #solidarity
April 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Tomorrow! National Day of Action in Support of Higher Ed. Find an action near you. See attached flyer for IU Bloomington events. And, join the #aaup if you've not already done so. @aaup.bsky.social #academicsky #historysky #solidarity
In my inbox today:
"After considerable reflection, I have ultimately decided to pursue doctoral studies in Canada. This decision was influenced in large part by the current political volatility in the United States, which has raised personal concerns about the stability... 1/2 #academicsky
"After considerable reflection, I have ultimately decided to pursue doctoral studies in Canada. This decision was influenced in large part by the current political volatility in the United States, which has raised personal concerns about the stability... 1/2 #academicsky
April 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
In my inbox today:
"After considerable reflection, I have ultimately decided to pursue doctoral studies in Canada. This decision was influenced in large part by the current political volatility in the United States, which has raised personal concerns about the stability... 1/2 #academicsky
"After considerable reflection, I have ultimately decided to pursue doctoral studies in Canada. This decision was influenced in large part by the current political volatility in the United States, which has raised personal concerns about the stability... 1/2 #academicsky
Folks: do what you feel is right re: Berks. I will focus my support & energies, as I long have, on ASALH and ABWH. I've been a life member of these two organizations for many, many years, and I will continue to serve them as best I can. 🙏🏾🤎🧘🏾♀️ #historysky #academicsky
March 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Folks: do what you feel is right re: Berks. I will focus my support & energies, as I long have, on ASALH and ABWH. I've been a life member of these two organizations for many, many years, and I will continue to serve them as best I can. 🙏🏾🤎🧘🏾♀️ #historysky #academicsky
Today: 1 day national purchasing boycott. No food, no gas, nothing. If you must buy something, buy local, & from a Black vendor.
Long term? Buy nothing but essentials from now on. Groceries & gas. Buy local when needed. Buy used from neighbors. Rent from the library. Support Black shops. #boycott
Long term? Buy nothing but essentials from now on. Groceries & gas. Buy local when needed. Buy used from neighbors. Rent from the library. Support Black shops. #boycott
February 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today: 1 day national purchasing boycott. No food, no gas, nothing. If you must buy something, buy local, & from a Black vendor.
Long term? Buy nothing but essentials from now on. Groceries & gas. Buy local when needed. Buy used from neighbors. Rent from the library. Support Black shops. #boycott
Long term? Buy nothing but essentials from now on. Groceries & gas. Buy local when needed. Buy used from neighbors. Rent from the library. Support Black shops. #boycott
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February 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Today! Tune in at 6pm EST to hear us talk about Black women, labor, the dangers of historical erasure, and US History. Timely! #BlackHistoryMonth #Blacksky #Authorsky #History #Booksky
February 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Today! Tune in at 6pm EST to hear us talk about Black women, labor, the dangers of historical erasure, and US History. Timely! #BlackHistoryMonth #Blacksky #Authorsky #History #Booksky
Friends, I'll be on @asalh-bhm.bsky.social tv this Thurs (Feb 06) at 6pm EST. We'll be talking Black women, slavery, labor, and US History writ large. Tune in if you can! I'm honored to be included in the #BlackHistoryMonth lineup for an organization I have belonged to since grad school. #Historysky
February 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Friends, I'll be on @asalh-bhm.bsky.social tv this Thurs (Feb 06) at 6pm EST. We'll be talking Black women, slavery, labor, and US History writ large. Tune in if you can! I'm honored to be included in the #BlackHistoryMonth lineup for an organization I have belonged to since grad school. #Historysky
shopthehood.store. Power of the Purse. #Blacksky
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February 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
shopthehood.store. Power of the Purse. #Blacksky
I had so much fun in Maine! Thanks to @unecgh.bsky.social for hosting me. If you missed it, here's the talk. @uncpress.bsky.social #Booksky #Blacksky #AcademicSky #History
Earlier this week, we hosted historian Amrita Chakrabarti Myers for her amazing lecture "The Vice President's Black Wife." If you weren't able to join us, you can watch it here: youtu.be/fJ44IyuHpww?...
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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers - The Vice President's Black Wife
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January 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I had so much fun in Maine! Thanks to @unecgh.bsky.social for hosting me. If you missed it, here's the talk. @uncpress.bsky.social #Booksky #Blacksky #AcademicSky #History
What's good, #Portland?! Excited to be here! @unecgh.bsky.social #juliachinn #Blacksky #History #Booksky #writing
January 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
What's good, #Portland?! Excited to be here! @unecgh.bsky.social #juliachinn #Blacksky #History #Booksky #writing
#JuliaChinn is heading to New England! Join me on Mon, Jan 27, for a talk and signing at @unecgh.bsky.social. I'm excited to see Maine for the first time, even in January. Lol. #books #history #writing #authors #Blacksky
January 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
#JuliaChinn is heading to New England! Join me on Mon, Jan 27, for a talk and signing at @unecgh.bsky.social. I'm excited to see Maine for the first time, even in January. Lol. #books #history #writing #authors #Blacksky
A blessed MLK, Jr. Day to all who celebrate the whole, tough, uncomfortable King, not just the quotes that make u feel good. King was roundly hated when he died, by folks of ALL races. Of course y'all quote him now. It's easy to love a dead man.
Carry on. #mlkday2025 #History #Blacksky #Historysky
Carry on. #mlkday2025 #History #Blacksky #Historysky
January 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A blessed MLK, Jr. Day to all who celebrate the whole, tough, uncomfortable King, not just the quotes that make u feel good. King was roundly hated when he died, by folks of ALL races. Of course y'all quote him now. It's easy to love a dead man.
Carry on. #mlkday2025 #History #Blacksky #Historysky
Carry on. #mlkday2025 #History #Blacksky #Historysky
Look at God. #juliachinn is on audiobooks! Listen, share, & adopt for your classes. Hit me up if you want me to visit your campus!
#Blacksky #Booksky #History #Writing
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January 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Look at God. #juliachinn is on audiobooks! Listen, share, & adopt for your classes. Hit me up if you want me to visit your campus!
#Blacksky #Booksky #History #Writing
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Last week, I had the chance to talk with the good folks at the CGH about Canada, the US, history, race, and #JuliaChinn. Looking forward to speaking there in person on Jan 27! #Blacksky #AcademicSky #Booksky #Writingsky
CGH Director Josh Pahigian chatted with Indiana University historian Amrita Chakrabarti Myers about race, gender, and historic erasure on the latest episode of "Oh, the Humanities." creators.spotify.com/pod/show/une...
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Amrita Chakrabarti Myers: Discussing Race, Gender, and Historic Erasure by Oh, the Humanities
Award-winning historian Amrita Chakrabarti Myers of Indiana University-Bloomington discusses her path to becoming a scholar of the black female experience in the United States and her work revealing t...
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January 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Last week, I had the chance to talk with the good folks at the CGH about Canada, the US, history, race, and #JuliaChinn. Looking forward to speaking there in person on Jan 27! #Blacksky #AcademicSky #Booksky #Writingsky
I recorded a podcast for @kyhistsoc.bsky.social last summer, and the episode just dropped this morning! Check it out and spend some time with #JuliaChinn. #Blacksky #AcademicSky
January 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I recorded a podcast for @kyhistsoc.bsky.social last summer, and the episode just dropped this morning! Check it out and spend some time with #JuliaChinn. #Blacksky #AcademicSky
Hive mind: what one-semester fellowships do y'all know of that a historian can apply for to begin work on a new book project? I have sabbatical next fall & hope to stack it with another term of funding. I'm willing to relocate for a semester or year (office & library card appreciated!). Thank you. 🙏🏾
December 13, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Hive mind: what one-semester fellowships do y'all know of that a historian can apply for to begin work on a new book project? I have sabbatical next fall & hope to stack it with another term of funding. I'm willing to relocate for a semester or year (office & library card appreciated!). Thank you. 🙏🏾
If you care about higher ed, research on race and ethnicity, and/or IU, please read. Disseminate widely, and join the fight to save CRRES.
indianapublicmedia.org/news/devasta.... #Blacksky #AcademicSky
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‘Devastating’ cuts for IU Center for Research on Race & Ethnicity in Society
CRRES will lose about half of its funding in 2025, said Director Sylvia Martinez. IU Research already cut $43,392 in funds this year, she said, and the Provost’s Office will pull about $204,000 next y...
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December 11, 2024 at 11:34 PM
If you care about higher ed, research on race and ethnicity, and/or IU, please read. Disseminate widely, and join the fight to save CRRES.
indianapublicmedia.org/news/devasta.... #Blacksky #AcademicSky
indianapublicmedia.org/news/devasta.... #Blacksky #AcademicSky
Humbled that "The Vice President’s Black Wife" received an honorable mention for the #ABWH2024 Letitia Woods Brown book prize! There's nothing better than being recognized by your sister scholars!! #BlackSky #JuliaChinn #BlackWomen #BlackHistory
December 9, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Humbled that "The Vice President’s Black Wife" received an honorable mention for the #ABWH2024 Letitia Woods Brown book prize! There's nothing better than being recognized by your sister scholars!! #BlackSky #JuliaChinn #BlackWomen #BlackHistory
What's good, Nawlins?! Excited to be back in one of my "heart cities" for a few days. #abwh2024 #blackwomenshistory #blackademics #history #tulane #crescentcity #bigeasy
December 6, 2024 at 1:51 AM
What's good, Nawlins?! Excited to be back in one of my "heart cities" for a few days. #abwh2024 #blackwomenshistory #blackademics #history #tulane #crescentcity #bigeasy
Did you know?
There have long been autumn harvest celebrations in different parts of the world.
Thanksgiving here was originally a regional observance in colonial New England and was a day of fasting and reflection, not feasting or football. #History #Thanksgiving 1/
There have long been autumn harvest celebrations in different parts of the world.
Thanksgiving here was originally a regional observance in colonial New England and was a day of fasting and reflection, not feasting or football. #History #Thanksgiving 1/
November 28, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Did you know?
There have long been autumn harvest celebrations in different parts of the world.
Thanksgiving here was originally a regional observance in colonial New England and was a day of fasting and reflection, not feasting or football. #History #Thanksgiving 1/
There have long been autumn harvest celebrations in different parts of the world.
Thanksgiving here was originally a regional observance in colonial New England and was a day of fasting and reflection, not feasting or football. #History #Thanksgiving 1/
I'll be teaching a grad course in Jan on "Black Women in the Diaspora." My plan is to teach a split btwn US-based books & those from Canada, Lat Am, & Europe. I'd love to get your suggestions. Time period open. Thanks in advance! #booksky #academicsky #blacksky
November 24, 2024 at 2:32 PM
I'll be teaching a grad course in Jan on "Black Women in the Diaspora." My plan is to teach a split btwn US-based books & those from Canada, Lat Am, & Europe. I'd love to get your suggestions. Time period open. Thanks in advance! #booksky #academicsky #blacksky
This is an odd space. I keep getting new followers, but no one likes or comments on my posts. 🤷🏾♀️
Here are pics of my weekend companion. Not terribly talkative, but a super cuddler! #dogs
Here are pics of my weekend companion. Not terribly talkative, but a super cuddler! #dogs
November 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM
This is an odd space. I keep getting new followers, but no one likes or comments on my posts. 🤷🏾♀️
Here are pics of my weekend companion. Not terribly talkative, but a super cuddler! #dogs
Here are pics of my weekend companion. Not terribly talkative, but a super cuddler! #dogs
Memphis! The way you hosted me is beyond description. The meals, the museum tour, the attention to every detail from pickup & lecture to book signing & drop-off! And, I was able to see friends, former students, & mentors, plus meet fantastic scholars! My cup runneth over. Thank you!! #juliachinn
November 16, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Memphis! The way you hosted me is beyond description. The meals, the museum tour, the attention to every detail from pickup & lecture to book signing & drop-off! And, I was able to see friends, former students, & mentors, plus meet fantastic scholars! My cup runneth over. Thank you!! #juliachinn
November 12, 2024 at 3:37 PM