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At the Intersection of Sarinah Plaza, Thamrin Street
A poet-anthropologist in Indonesia criticizes extremist militants who use religion to commit violence.
In the Event of Flooding
An Indigenous poet-anthropologist speaks to the survivance of Native communities in the face of colonialism and genocide.
The Woods Lament For Me
Poet-anthropologist Jason Vasser-Elong revitalizes stories of interwoven lineages of his African-descent ancestors and those who were Native American.
When Women Answer the Call of Duty
From Syria to Ukraine, the sight of women taking up arms to fight for a cause calls audiences to attention. Why?
The Voice of Diaspora
A poet-archaeologist of the African diaspora encourages seeing the multiple meanings of identities and being open to interpretation.
Confronting Anti-Blackness in “Colorblind” Cuba
In the 1960s, Fidel Castro’s revolutionary Communist government claimed to have eradicated racism in Cuba. An anthropologist explores how racial hierarchies persist despite these official narratives, shaping family dynamics and significantly limiting opportunities for Afro-Cubans.
Haunted by My Teaching Skeleton
Many skeletons that students use to learn about the human body are the remains of people with lives and stories. We need to remember and respect that.
How Black Caribbean Communities Are Reviving an Ancestral Dance Tradition
An interview with anthropologist Camee Maddox-Wingfield explores how practitioners of bèlè on the island of Martinique find agency, healing, and connection.
Reflecting on the Rise of the Hoteps
An anthropologist looks at a U.S. subculture inspired by ancient Egypt and its effort to foster a particular Black identity.
Who Gets to Study Whom?
As the field of anthropology struggles to shed its colonial past, the discipline has inadvertently put constraints on anthropologists of color who already face racism, bias, and discrimination.
The Myth of Racial Purity in Roman Britain
The science is clear—early London was a multicultural society. Still, some people refuse to believe it.
Ten Skeletons Bury a Right-Wing Talking Point
Contrary to some popular beliefs, today’s British population does not descend from one Anglo-Saxon heritage.
The Untold Story of Japan’s First People
In the 20th century, Japanese anthropologists and officials tried to hide the existence of the Indigenous Ainu. Then the Ainu fought back like their cousins, the bears.
Rethinking Beauty and Race at Dominican-American Hair Salons
Since the colonial era, straight hair has been an exclusive symbol of beauty in Dominican culture. That's beginning to change.
How Real Are You on Facebook?
Carefully consider who you connect with on social media. Best friends and acquaintances alike contribute to your identity.
There’s No Shame in Shame
New research suggests there is an evolutionary benefit to a feeling most would rather not feel—shame.
