In my “Afro Latinx History” class, Jessica Krug discussed dynamics of white scholars engaging in black studies. She really had the audacity pull up an image of the white woman who won an award over her, illustrating how black scholars are often overlooked in the academy. LOL.

She repeatedly discouraged her students from supporting “American Dirt” due to Jeanine Cummins’ whiteness. All the while she was taking scholarships, fellowships, etc. away from the very people they were designed for.

Worst part is that the woman is brilliant. Her work is great and I really learned from her. Couldn’t she have just done her thing without the brazen theft and deception????