Candis Watts Smith

Candis Watts Smith

Political Scientist | Race, Environment, and Social Dynamics Expert

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Candis Watts Smith
Candis Watts Smith

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Candis Watts Smith illuminates the complex intersections of race, politics, and environmental justice through rigorous scientific research. As a distinguished political scientist, she explores how systemic inequalities shape policy and community experiences.

Her groundbreaking work examines the critical connections between racial identity and political representation, revealing how social dynamics impact ecological challenges and policy development. Smith's research provides deep insights into America's most pressing social issues, offering audiences a nuanced understanding of how race and environment interact in contemporary political landscapes.

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3 myths about racism that keep the US from progress

Racism morphs, spreading and hiding behind numerous half-truths and full-blown falsities about where it lives and who embodies it. In this actionable talk, political scientist Candis Watts Smith debunks three widely accepted myths about racism in the US and calls for a nuanced, more expansive definition to support this new era of anti-racist action.

TEDxPSU 2020Feb 2020
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