{"652258":{"#nid":"652258","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Somalis in the Neo-South: African Immigration, Politics, and Race","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAtlanta Global Studies Center (AGSC)\u0026nbsp;is proud to present the\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;Authors Amplified\u0026rdquo; series\u0026nbsp;hosted by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EGlobal Atlanta!\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGlobal Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Authors Amplified book talk series, sponsored by the Atlanta Global Studies Center,\u0026nbsp;highlighting Georgia voices continues with a virtual interview with Dr. Dorian Brown Crosby, associate professor of political science at Spelman College and\u0026nbsp;author of the book \u003Cem\u003ESomalis in the Neo-South: African Immigration, Politics, and Race,\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENovember 9 |\u0026nbsp;meet \u0026amp; greet @5pm | book talk @5:30pm\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESomalis in the Neo-South: African Immigration, Politics, and Race\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDorian Brown Crosby, Associate Professor of Political Science, Spelman College\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn person \u0026amp;virtual \u0026ndash; select your preferred option when registering\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn person event at Refuge Coffee Co. \u0026ndash; Sweet Auburn location (145 Auburn Ave NE)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.globalatlanta.com\/event\/authors-amplified-dorian-crosbys-somalis-in-the-neo-south-african-immigration-politics-and-race\/\u0022 tabindex=\u0022-1\u0022\u003ELEARN MORE \u0026amp; REGISTER HERE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThere will be a meet and greet at 5:00 p.m. in advance of the interview at 5:30 p.m.\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ethat will be\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ebroadcast live to Zoom, just in case you can\u0026rsquo;t join us in person.Can\u0026rsquo;t make it? The interview portion of this event will also be broadcast and viewable free of charge via Zoom at 5:30 pm. Please select your preferred option when registering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe are excited to announce that this event has provided us with the unique opportunity to partner with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/6100c5b3a0d8d71c8913b1abd9a451b4.tinyemails.com\/bba66aece1f9283f3650c519761a63e5\/b0fe654319439a65c2a7f11078044dcd.html\u0022 tabindex=\u0022-1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERefuge Coffee Co\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E, at their first physical location, in Sweet Auburn for an evening event that celebrates refugee communities in Atlanta. As a non-profit organization, their objective is to provide job creation and job training for resettled refugees.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nRefuge Coffee Co. began as a coffee truck that was founded and opened in Clarkston, a city where Dr. Crosby has dedicated much of her time working with, and a community that is a central focus in her book.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAbout the Book.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003EAs demographics change and the southern American region grows more multicultural, clashes between mentalities and contemporary population realities increase.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ESomalis in the Neo-South: African Immigration, Politics and Race\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;offers a balanced and insightful look at Somalis in the southern United States. Politically centered, it is a thought-provoking book that presents an essential and positive alternative to the familiar portrayal of Somalis in the United States as terrorists. It explains the U.S. resettlement process and illuminates the civic engagement and entrepreneurship of Somalis in Clarkston, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAbout the Author.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003EDr. Crosby is a teacher and scholar-activist dedicated to bridging cultures through education. Her global and local activities infuse her teaching and research. She is committed to equipping students to take their places in the world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGlobal Engagement:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003EListen to the 2014 Ghanian radio interview featuring Drs. Dorian Crosby and Veta Goler. They traveled to Africa with 27 Spelman students on the College\u0026rsquo;s first\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.spelman.edu\/academics\/gordon-zeto-center-for-global-education\/gordon-zeto-center-global-engagement-programs\u0022 tabindex=\u0022-1\u0022\u003ECIEE sponsored trip\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to Ghana. The interview aired on May 23, 2014 and was heard throughout the country. You can\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/spelmancollege\/dorian-crosby-and-veta-goler-spelman-ciee-trip-to-ghana-2014?utm_source=clipboard\u0026amp;utm_campaign=wtshare\u0026amp;utm_medium=widget\u0026amp;utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fspelmancollege%252Fdorian-crosby-and-veta-goler-spelman-ciee-trip-to-ghana-2014\u0022 tabindex=\u0022-1\u0022\u003Elisten to it here\u003C\/a\u003E. 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The Gangs of Omaha: Sudanese Who Fled Their War-Torn Country Face Growing Violence in Their Ranks.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGrants:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003ESocial Justice Development Grant (2014); Gordon-Zeto Center Curriculum Development Grant (2013); Spelman Campus Leadership Initiatives Grant (2008); Nebraska Humanities Council Grant ( 2005)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Authors Amplified Series.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EGeorgia\u0026rsquo;s deep pool of international experts can be\u0026nbsp;hidden in the ivory towers of academia or overshadowed by national figures. Sought-after thought leaders sometimes shine globally while being less-known in their own backyard. 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