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Karma Chávez
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Karma Chávez
@queermigrations
queer chicana feminist. author of Queer Migration Politics: bit.ly/1jVKCxf & The Borders of AIDS: bit.ly/3kN9L45.
Austin, TX
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    Apr 29, 2024
    The last person we saw arrested. They’re basically unconscious. This is so messed up.
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    Apr 29, 2024
    Police are pepper spraying students and just set off two flash bangs on campus.
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    Feb 19, 2022
    Today I was promoted to full professor. Sure on my merits. But many others with the same or better don’t get this for political reasons. Don’t get it confused. Use your power to change this workplace. #tenure #promotion #academia
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    May 8, 2023
    Everyone in #AcademicTwitter should be watching what's happening in the Texas state lege tomorrow. The House Higher Ed cmte is hearing bills to eliminate DEI and to greatly, and i do mean greatly, reduce the significance of tenure: static.texastribune.org/media/files/5d…
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    Apr 29, 2024
    CALL TO ACTION: People protesting the genocide in Gaza at UT Austin are being brutalized by police. Demand the release of those detained and that UT calls off the police! Dean of Students: 512-471-5017 Board of Regents: 512-499-4402 President Jay Hartzell: 512-471-1232
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    Apr 26, 2024
    Despite our leadership, students at @UTAustin are the best in the world. I am so inspired, and I am learning so much from you.
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    May 27, 2023
    The state of Texas will now have weaker tenure protections than before. It could’ve been way worse. But the news is bad bc we also lost the option to have DEI offices and non-classroom DEI programming. This is terrible for Texas and higher Ed. 1/
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    Dec 11, 2023
    My colleagues and I sent this open letter to the @UTAustin president today to demand the university protect academic freedom and free speech, safeguard Palestinian and Muslim students, and reinstate Parham Daghighi and Callie Kennedy! tinyurl.com/UTFacultyLette…
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    Sep 12, 2020
    With all the race fakers back in the news, thinking about this interview I did on @WORTtalk with @KimTallBear and @robertwarriorx on Andrea Smith, indigenous sovereignty and identity fraud:
    wortfm.org
    Robert Warrior & Kim Tallbear on Ethnic Fraud - WORT-FM 89.9
    Today host Karma Chavez spoke with professors Kim Tallbear and Robert Warrior to discuss the long history of “red face,” and the controversy that has emerged post-Dolezal about the Nobel-prize-nomi...
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    Nov 11, 2021
    Keywords for Gender and Sexuality Studies from @NYUpress is in my house! Come to our launch: eventbrite.com/e/keywords-for…
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    Apr 26, 2023
    Higher ed is under attack in Texas. Join us as part of the Freedom to Learn National Day of Action for a Texas Action at the capitol. May 3rd, 2pm, South Steps, Austin. More info: bit.ly/TXdayofaction #FreedomToLearnTX
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    May 12, 2024
    @UTAustin students and faculty walked out of commencement during Jay Hartzell’s final speech. We got a little bit lost in the crowd but we did walk out for Gaza. Then got viciously heckled by Zionists and then had an invigorating rally. I love my students so much. #FreePalestine
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    Becky Fogel
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    May 12, 2024
    Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate after the university-wide commencement at UT-Austin.
    Demonstrators hold a large Palestinian flag that has a red triangle and black, white, and green stripes. They are standing under a street lamp at night.
    Dozens of people gather for a pro-Palestinian protest. A few people are holding a large Palestinian flag.
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    May 27, 2023
    But I want DEI staff at @UTAustin to know that we will fight for you! Your work is so important. And this fight is not over with the state. Love to all who participated in our struggle. 2/2
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    Karma Chávez
    @queermigrations
    Sep 17, 2021
    @LatinostudiesUT is hiring an assistant professor, social scientist in Afro-Latinidad, Indigeneity, migration &/or diaspora. @ProfClealand is chairing. Apply! apply.interfolio.com/94394