Jennifer R. Nájera
@jennrnajera.bsky.social
Borderlands anthropologist. Writer. Immigration & Education. Poetry & Latinx Art. Professor of Ethnic Studies at UC Riverside.
Blue skies for everyone 💙
Blue skies for everyone 💙
My book was published one year ago! Through events in CA, Texas, and Arizona, I’ve met incredible people—student affairs staff supporting undocumented students, committed allies , and students affected by terrible immigration policies. It’s been an immense privilege to be in community with you all ❤️
October 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
My book was published one year ago! Through events in CA, Texas, and Arizona, I’ve met incredible people—student affairs staff supporting undocumented students, committed allies , and students affected by terrible immigration policies. It’s been an immense privilege to be in community with you all ❤️
This week I presented my book research about undocumented student activists to an awesome group of students, staff, and faculty at Long Beach City College. I appreciated being in that space, especially given that so many undocumented students start their higher ed journeys at community college✊🏽
October 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This week I presented my book research about undocumented student activists to an awesome group of students, staff, and faculty at Long Beach City College. I appreciated being in that space, especially given that so many undocumented students start their higher ed journeys at community college✊🏽
After many years of seeing alumni books in the Stanford Magazine, it’s exciting (and surreal!) to see my book featured in these pages.
September 30, 2025 at 1:37 AM
After many years of seeing alumni books in the Stanford Magazine, it’s exciting (and surreal!) to see my book featured in these pages.
Yesterday was the first day of my 20th year at UC Riverside. Now finally a Full Professor! 💙💛
September 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Yesterday was the first day of my 20th year at UC Riverside. Now finally a Full Professor! 💙💛
The OGs appreciated the Marc Anthony appearance
September 21, 2025 at 4:03 AM
The OGs appreciated the Marc Anthony appearance
I feel like the first amendment should already cover this…
September 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I feel like the first amendment should already cover this…
A few photos from the protest in DT Riverside yesterday. We got there early, stayed for a couple of hours among at least a thousand ppl. After we left, we saw hundreds of people continuing to march ✊🏽
June 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
A few photos from the protest in DT Riverside yesterday. We got there early, stayed for a couple of hours among at least a thousand ppl. After we left, we saw hundreds of people continuing to march ✊🏽
I’m more afraid of ICE taking over my state than immigrants taking over.
June 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM
I’m more afraid of ICE taking over my state than immigrants taking over.
June 3, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Sunday morning in Barrio Logan/Chicano Park. Had to give the kids a crash course on its history of community displacement and resistance ✊🏽
May 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Sunday morning in Barrio Logan/Chicano Park. Had to give the kids a crash course on its history of community displacement and resistance ✊🏽
This morning I had the honor of moderating a panel about women of color access to reproductive health services, justice, and healing. It was part of the UCR Ethnic Studies Undergraduate Research Symposium funded by the Mellon Foundation ✊🏽♥️
May 16, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This morning I had the honor of moderating a panel about women of color access to reproductive health services, justice, and healing. It was part of the UCR Ethnic Studies Undergraduate Research Symposium funded by the Mellon Foundation ✊🏽♥️
Yesterday I found out that I was promoted to Full Professor. Even though I knew I was in a good position for promotion because of my second book, I’m still kind of in shock. Only 3% of Full Professors in this country are Latina, so this feels like a big deal.
May 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Yesterday I found out that I was promoted to Full Professor. Even though I knew I was in a good position for promotion because of my second book, I’m still kind of in shock. Only 3% of Full Professors in this country are Latina, so this feels like a big deal.
Grateful to be headed to the bay today for a book talk at my alma mater ♥️🌲
May 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Grateful to be headed to the bay today for a book talk at my alma mater ♥️🌲
Three book talks in Texas last week, and honestly it feels amazing to share the stories of undocumented student activists.
April 29, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Three book talks in Texas last week, and honestly it feels amazing to share the stories of undocumented student activists.
A thunderstorm rolled in just minutes after I took these pics on the UT campus 💙
April 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
A thunderstorm rolled in just minutes after I took these pics on the UT campus 💙
Texas friends! I’ll be giving two university talks this week —one at UT Austin and one at UT San Antonio. I’d love to see you! Details on flyers 🦋
April 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Texas friends! I’ll be giving two university talks this week —one at UT Austin and one at UT San Antonio. I’d love to see you! Details on flyers 🦋
Beautiful evening last week at the Cheech that included a book reading and a panel discussion with some of the UCR undocumented alumni I wrote about. En comunidad venceremos ✊🏽
April 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Beautiful evening last week at the Cheech that included a book reading and a panel discussion with some of the UCR undocumented alumni I wrote about. En comunidad venceremos ✊🏽
I’ll be giving book talks over the next week at the Cheech here in Riverside and at the Guadalupe bookstore in San Antonio. My goal writing about undocumented student activists was for people outside of the university to read the book. It means a lot to me to share it in these community spaces ❤️
April 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I’ll be giving book talks over the next week at the Cheech here in Riverside and at the Guadalupe bookstore in San Antonio. My goal writing about undocumented student activists was for people outside of the university to read the book. It means a lot to me to share it in these community spaces ❤️
We’ll be hosting my dream book event at the Cheech next week. It will be a book reading and panel discussion with UCR undocumented alumni. HUGE thanks to Alex Espinoza, the Tomas Rivera Endowed Chair, and the Cheech for making this evening possible. So Cal friends, please come through!
April 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We’ll be hosting my dream book event at the Cheech next week. It will be a book reading and panel discussion with UCR undocumented alumni. HUGE thanks to Alex Espinoza, the Tomas Rivera Endowed Chair, and the Cheech for making this evening possible. So Cal friends, please come through!
Brilliant scholars of Chicanx/Latinx Studies, submit your abstracts by April 15th!
April 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Brilliant scholars of Chicanx/Latinx Studies, submit your abstracts by April 15th!
Timeline cleanse. Intersection Rock at Joshua Tree National Park #springbreak
March 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Timeline cleanse. Intersection Rock at Joshua Tree National Park #springbreak
Last week I hosted my longtime friend and collegaue @edgesgr.bsky.social at UCR to talk about his latest book, Unsettling: The El Paso Massacre, Resurgent White Nationalism, and the US-Mexico Border.
March 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Last week I hosted my longtime friend and collegaue @edgesgr.bsky.social at UCR to talk about his latest book, Unsettling: The El Paso Massacre, Resurgent White Nationalism, and the US-Mexico Border.
Do you have a stellar undergraduate who does Ethnic Studies research? Our department is hosting an undergraduate research conference. Students who are selected to present will receive a $500 stipend for travel #ethnicstudies
March 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Do you have a stellar undergraduate who does Ethnic Studies research? Our department is hosting an undergraduate research conference. Students who are selected to present will receive a $500 stipend for travel #ethnicstudies