ACLS Hosts Panel on Scholars and Social Media Engagement
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The panel will feature three prominent scholars who have successfully built significant social media followings. Dr. Xavier Buck, Executive Director of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation and founding director of the Black Panther Party Museum in Oakland, California, will share his insights. Heather Colley, a PhD student in English Literature at Oxford University and the author of "The Gilded Butterfly Effect: A Novel," will also participate. Dr. Dan McClellan, a public scholar of the Bible and religion, will round out the panel.
The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Keyanah Nurse, ACLS Senior Program Officer for Intentional Design for an Equitable Academy (IDEA) programs. The event is free to join, and registration is required. More information can be found at bit.ly/4AciCCo.
ACLS, established over a century ago, is a nonprofit federation of 85 scholarly organizations. As the leading representative of American scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences, ACLS upholds the principle that knowledge is a public good. The organization supports its member organizations to expand the forms, content, and flow of scholarly knowledge, reflecting its commitment to diversity of identity and experience. Through initiatives like this panel, ACLS aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the broader public, ensuring that rigorous scholarship reaches a wider audience.
The ongoing importance of social media in today’s information landscape cannot be overstated. As many people rely on social platforms for news and information, scholars must engage with these spaces to contribute to the public discourse. ACLS believes that rigorous training in research and analysis provides scholars with a unique advantage in this crowded multimedia environment. By leveraging social media, these scholars can help reveal truth and fact, fostering a more informed public.
The panelists will discuss their strategies for building and maintaining their social media presence, the challenges they face, and their hopes for changing how people access knowledge beyond the academic community. Their insights will be valuable for both scholars and the general public, highlighting the potential of social media as a tool for disseminating knowledge and promoting public understanding of complex issues.
This event is free to attend, and interested participants can register at bit.ly/4AciCCo.