Being Lazy and Slowing Down

Being Lazy and Slowing Down

Be Mindful, Trust the Process, Let Go of Outcomes

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About Kirsten T. Edwards

Dr. Kirsten T. Edwards is Linda Clarke Anderson Presidential Professor in the department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, as well as core affiliate faculty for African and African American Studies, Women’s & Gender Studies, and the Center for Social Justice at the University of Oklahoma (OU) in Norman, Oklahoma. She currently serves as a Faculty Fellow in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships.  Her research merges philosophies of higher education, college curriculum, and pedagogy. More specifically, Dr. Edwards is interested in the ways that sociocultural identity and context influence teaching and learning in postsecondary education.

Why I need to divest from ‘diversity’ labor as a Black woman

Posted on Author Kirsten T. EdwardsPosted in academic life & challenges, productivity & meaning

By Kirsten T. Edwards I had an epiphany a few weeks ago. While walking with a friend, we began discussing how to prepare for the Revolution.  We’ve been working on our sewing and food-growing skills, so we’re covering the basics.  But on this day we pondered “What does revolutionary practice look like specifically in the academy for Black and Brown women?” I ruminate on our aspiration for revolution cheekily, but I am also quite serious. …

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