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Race and the University Memoir: Exploring the Experiences of Marginalized Students

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In her groundbreaking new book, Race and the University Memoir, Dr. Kimberly N. Jackson offers a powerful and eye-opening exploration of the experiences of marginalized students in higher education. Through a close reading of university memoirs written by students of color, Jackson examines the ways in which race, class, and gender intersect to shape the experiences of these students.

Race and the University: A Memoir

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Jackson argues that race is a central organizing principle in the lives of all students, but that it is particularly salient for students of color. These students often face unique challenges and obstacles in their pursuit of a higher education, and their experiences are often marginalized or ignored in the broader conversation about higher education.

Jackson's book is a powerful indictment of the racism that is still present in higher education today. She shows how race shapes everything from the way students are treated by their peers and professors to the way they are evaluated and disciplined. She also shows how the experiences of students of color are often invisible to the white majority, and how this invisibility contributes to the perpetuation of racial inequality.

But Race and the University Memoir is more than just a critique of the status quo. Jackson also offers a vision for a more just and equitable higher education system. She argues that universities must do more to support students of color, and that they must create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.

Jackson's book is a must-read for anyone interested in issues of race, class, and education. It is a powerful and eye-opening account of the experiences of marginalized students in higher education, and it offers a vision for a more just and equitable future.

Reviews

"Race and the University Memoir is a groundbreaking work that sheds new light on the experiences of marginalized students in higher education. Jackson's writing is clear and concise, and her analysis is insightful and nuanced. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities facing students of color in today's universities."—Dr. Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States

"Race and the University Memoir is a powerful and moving account of the experiences of marginalized students in higher education. Jackson's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities facing students of color in today's universities."—Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist

"Race and the University Memoir is a groundbreaking work that will change the way we think about higher education. Jackson's writing is clear and concise, and her analysis is insightful and nuanced. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities facing students of color in today's universities."—Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, author of The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children

About the Author

Dr. Kimberly N. Jackson is an associate professor of education at Harvard University. She is the author of several books, including The Construction of Black Masculinity in Urban Schools and Black Students' Narratives of Identity and Achievement.

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Race and the University: A Memoir

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