Solidarity
Intersectional Identities across Gender and Race
Solidarity: Intersectional Identities across Gender and Race:
Inequities across gender and race are notably documented in our American history and those stories have galvanized numerous movements yet there is still work to be done. Looking through an intersectional lens, join us as we uncover how solidarity across gender and race has propelled actions throughout history and what can be realized in the evolution of these identities.
Speakers:
Dr. Rose M. Brewer - The Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor and past chairperson of the Department of African American & African Studies, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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Speakers
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Dr. Rose M. Brewer is The Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor and past chairperson of the Department of African American & African Studies, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She holds affiliate appointments in Gender Women Sexuality Studies and Sociology. She received her M.A and Ph.D. degrees in sociology from Indiana University and did post doctoral studies at the University of Chicago. A social activist and scholar, Dr. Brewer publishes extensively on the Black radical tradition, Black feminism, political economy, social movements, race, class, gender and social change. She is one of the authors of the award winning book, The Color of Wealth, a number of co- edited volumes including The U.S. Social Forum: Perspectives of a Movement; Bridges of Power: Women’s Multicultural Alliances and Is Academic Feminism Dead?: Theory in Practice. Her most recent co-edited book is Rod Bush: Lessons from a Radical Black Scholar on Liberation, Love, and Justice (2019). Her publications include more than 80 essays, articles, and refereed articles.
She has held the University of North Texas Multicultural Lectureship Award, the Sociologist for Women in Society Feminist Lectureship in Social Change, a Wiepking Distinguished Visiting Professorship at Miami University of Ohio and was a Visiting Scholar in the Social Justice Initiative, University of Illinois-Chicago. She is a University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts Dean’s Medalist, a member of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers, a winner of the American Sociological Association’s Distinguished Teaching award, and a Josie R. Johnson Social Justice Award recipient. She is the 2024 President Elect of the Society for the Study of Social Problems, one of the leading Sociological Associations in the United States.
As an activist scholar, Dr. Brewer is fully committed to building intersectional solidarity for a new society for the world’s peoples and planet.
Moderator
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For over a decade, Suleiman has dedicated his efforts to grassroots organizing, making an impact locally in Minneapolis and extending his influence across national borders. He has also provided training to grassroots organizations in eight European, Middle Eastern, and East African countries. In this new capacity, he traversed the state, delivering training to teachers on equity-centered curriculum development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices.
Suleiman’s commitment to Education Advocacy has been unwavering, evident through his participation on various boards and advisory councils within Minnesota. Beyond education, he’s established himself as a skilled Project Manager with a versatile portfolio spanning multiple countries and industries. In addition, Suleiman is a practiced DEI Professional, rooted in the belief that discomfort is an essential step toward growth. His approach to facilitation revolves around the concept that progress might initially feel challenging, but through dedicated practice, we can move beyond our comfort zones.
Suleiman holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Minnesota – one in Education and Human Resource Development and the other in Public Health and Biology. He is also a Graduate Research Fellow at the University of Minnesota. Additionally, he is a Qualified Administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and a Certified Project Manager (PMP).
YWCA Minneapolis, Race Equity Consulting Manager
Contact at sadan@ywcampls.org