Moorman-Simon Assistant Prof, Boston University Political Science | 1881 šš¾āāļø| 1913 šŗ| UCLA PhD | Princeton Postdoc & š are mine.
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šØ Our paper w/ @chayacrowder, and @Dr_CMGreer Black Women: Keepers of the Democracy, the Democratic Process and the Democratic Party is now on available on Politics and Gender (@politicgenderj), hereās a thread šŖ”š§µ(1/n)
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Christine M. Slaughter, PhD retweeted
As the only Black woman on the nationās highest court, Jackson is demonstrating the countless ways Black women have had to hold the line in defending democracy, says @Dr_CMGreer, a political science professor at Fordham University.
yahoo.com/news/articles/onlyā¦ #BlackWomenLead
Christine M. Slaughter, PhD retweeted
Also joining us tomorrow on #SundayBrunch are leading voices who will help us unpack the aftermath of the Texas Senate primary and what it reveals about Black women running statewide. š hhfa.us/sunday-brunch
Christine M. Slaughter, PhD retweeted
Dr. Gladys West, the Black mathematician whose brilliance made GPS possible, has passed at 95. Born on a Dinwiddie County farm during the Great Depression, she overcame segregation to become a scientist and map the worldāliterally. May we never forget her legacy or the path she paved for generations of mathematicians.
Christine M. Slaughter, PhD retweeted
It's the 1st day of Virginia's 2026 legislative session. I caught @kimadamsforva having a moment after she was sworn in to the Virginia House of Delegates.
Christine M. Slaughter, PhD retweeted
Happy Founders Day to all my @dstinc1913 sorors!
For over a century, from Howard University to chapters across the country, DST has been a beacon of power, purpose, and sisterhood. To mark our 113th anniversary, I'm proud to introduce a resolution with @RepBeatty commemorating our 22 Founders and honoring the Delta women who have championed justice, equity, and opportunity.
ALT Rep. Summer Lee poses with the Deltas on the Capitol steps. They are wearing red and black outfits.
ALT Rep. Lee poses with other Delta members.
ALT Rep. Lee speaks to other Members of Congress.
ALT Rep. Lee takes a picture with two deltas.
Christine M. Slaughter, PhD retweeted
Rosa Parks provided the blueprint for modern Black women leaders and social justice activists to follow as we actively seek to challenge and transform an inequitable society and antidemocratic governance practices.
More by @cmslaughter and @nadiabrown:
brookings.edu/articles/honorā¦
Christine M. Slaughter, PhD retweeted
Adelita Grijalva is finally getting sworn into the House today. Her 50-day stint as a congressperson-elect is by far the longest this century.
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At the UNCF/Mellon Programs 2025 Annual Programs Conference, nearly 100 members gathered for the Opening Plenary and Reception ā a celebration of scholarship, community, and collaboration. The evening featured a warm welcome from Dr. Cynthia Neal Spence, Cā78, UNCF/Mellon Programs Director and Associate Professor of Sociology at Spelman College, followed by an inspiring fireside chat with Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Cā66, advisory board member and Anna Julia Cooper Professor of Womenās Studies at Spelman. Read more: spelman.edu/news/2025/10/uncā¦
Christine M. Slaughter, PhD retweeted
This group drove 12 hours from Alabama to rally outside of the Supreme Court as it hears a significant case that could undercut the Voting Rights Act
Itās been on ice since 2012, and 2016 accelerated it.
The Supreme Court's conservative justices appeared likely to gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a decision that would have massive consequences for the future of Black political representation in the South
huffpost.com/entry/supreme-cā¦
Yes, and if we care about the outcome of future elections, we should be angered by this.
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Christine M. Slaughter, PhD retweeted
In addition to providing free books to our local community in LA, we also ship books to our incarcerated book club members nationwide. Our book pick this month is one of the first books they receive. For $1/month you can help us continue this work Patreon.com/nonamebooks š¤
Christine M. Slaughter, PhD retweeted
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of @PoliticsGenderJ past and current journal editors were asked to identify some of their favorite articles published during their editorial terms -
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Enjoy free access until the end of 2025.
ALT Logo for the 20th Anniversary Editors' Choice Collection of "Politics & Gender," featuring bold text on a blue and yellow background.
