The Center for Black, Brown, and Queer Studies

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Welcome!

We activate, connect, and mobilize educators, researchers, and activists from marginalized communities.

We’re a fully virtual organization.

Fellows

Our academic fellowship and Pedagogy Lab fellowship support Black, brown, and queer scholars and educators.

Research

Our research initiatives explore the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, and colonialism.

Media

Through our open educational resources, publications, and podcasts, we envision alternative futures and work to create new realities.

What’s new at BBQ+

Blog

Oct 9, 2023

Welcome, 2023-24 Academic Fellows!

Oct 9, 2023

We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s academic fellows!

Oct 9, 2023

Oct 3, 2023

October 2023 Opportunities Roundup

Oct 3, 2023

Fellowships, grants, events, conferences, and job postings of potential interest to our communities. Email submissions to info@bbqplus.org.

Oct 3, 2023

Sep 8, 2023

September 2023 Opportunities Roundup

Sep 8, 2023

Fellowships, grants, events, conferences, and job postings of potential interest to our communities. Email submissions to info@bbqplus.org.

Sep 8, 2023

Sep 5, 2023

Transitions at BBQ+: A message from Myrna and Ahmed

Sep 5, 2023

We at the Center wish to share some exciting news with our community: our director, Ahmed Ragab, is completing his term, and Myrna Sheldon is stepping in as interim director. We invite you to read Myrna’s and Ahmed’s letters.

Sep 5, 2023

Aug 4, 2023

Join us for an Osiris brainstorming session on Sept. 19th

Aug 4, 2023

Got an idea for an Osiris volume? Want to bring a pressing issue to the attention of historians of science? Longing to learn more about crafting proposals for collaborative volumes? Join Ahmed Ragab for the Osiris brainstorming session on September 19th, 2023 at 10:30 am ET.

Aug 4, 2023

Aug 3, 2023

Call for proposals: Osiris, vol. 42

Aug 3, 2023

Osiris invites expressions of interest and volume proposals for Volume 42 (projected publication year 2026). Please submit expressions of interest by October 15th, 2023 and full-volume proposals by December 1st, 2023.

Aug 3, 2023