Brittney Cooper
Rutgers Professor | Exploring Race, Gender & Social Justice
About
Dr. Brittney Cooper is an Associate Professor of Women's and Gender Studies and Africana Studies at Rutgers University.
Her research and writing on the intersections of race, gender, politics, and popular culture have reached millions through her TED Talks and appearances in The New York Times, MSNBC, and NPR. Cooper's books, including 'Beyond Respectability' and 'Eloquent Rage', offer bold perspectives on dismantling systems of oppression.
Her keynotes empower audiences to confront difficult truths and build a more inclusive, equitable world.
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The racial politics of time
Cultural theorist Brittney Cooper examines racism through the lens of time, showing us how historically it has been stolen from people of color, resulting in lost moments of joy and connection, lost years of healthy quality of life and the delay of progress. A candid, thought-provoking take on history and race that may make you reconsider your understanding of time, and your place in it.
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