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I have a few minutes to spare this morning. So let me express one or two thoughts. 1/?
Since the 1st day I entered this profession I paid homage and citation respect to those who came before me. I cited scholars from obscure outlets because 1) they did the work & 2) it was right to do so. 2/?
As I’ve witnessed this “new” interest emerge in #DuBois & #ATLSocLab I’ve noticed a LOT of scholars take the easy way out by only “citing” what’s popular and leaving out what’s “foundational.” 3/?
Many scholars wrote about #DuBois before me. So I lay no claim to “own” him or his legacy. But let’s be clear. Works from the late 90s set the table for this “rediscovery” of #DuBois & ATLSocLab. 4/?
My work would not have been possible w/o early Black sociologists like Wilbur Watson (CAU), Doris Wilkerson, Dan Green, Robert Staples and Darryl Le Duff. These are Black sociologists whose names should roll off our tongues like Franklin, Johnson and [add your fav] 5/?
Most undoubtedly, this “new” renaissance of #DuBois would have been stunted w/o the work of criminologist Shaun L Gabbidon whose “1997” writings ... pause for effect ... set the stage for today’s interest. So, to put a bow on this thread ...
Don’t be “that” lazy scholar who simply cites what is hot, ignores the foundational material and basks in the glow of publication glory. A LOT of us put in the work and DESERVE to be recognized accordingly!
MUCH RESPECT to those to whom this thread does not offend
MUCH RESPECT to those to whom this thread does not offend
