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American Historical Association @historians.org · 20h

At #AHA26, historians are exploring new approaches to research, teaching, professional development, and public engagement through panels, workshops, meetups, poster sessions, networking events, and much more. The annual meeting program—featuring 460+ sessions and events—is now available online.🗃️

AHA26 Program

139th Annual Meeting January 8-11, 2026 in Chicago

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Karen Graubart @kbgraubart.bsky.social · 1d

It is absolutely disgusting that right wing thugs have doxxed Mark Bray and his family out of the US, but if you want a primer in responding to "Antifa" accusations, this is it. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Rutgers professor moving to Europe after threats over antifa accusations

Mark Bray says threats intensified after a Turning Point USA petition accused him of promoting political violence

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Mary Hicks @maryhicks.bsky.social · 1d

I'm really honored to have Captive Cosmopolitans join the long line of fantastic books which have won the Warren Dean Memorial prize. Thanks so much to the committee members, who have authored many books that I've been inspired by, for this recognition:

CLAH @clahistorians.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Mary Hicks (@maryhicks.bsky.social) for winning the Warren Dean Prize for her book, Captive Cosmopolitans: Black Mariners and the World of South Atlantic Slavery (@oieahc.bsky.social & @uncpress.bsky.social).

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 1d

The Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor specializing in Digital History and Early America.

jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinna...

Assistant Professor in Digital and Early American History, Department of History, College of A&S

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Rachel Shelden @rachelshelden.bsky.social · 1d

Supreme Court-interested friends &/or DC people: does anyone here have a panoramic-style picture of the building with the high protective fence around it from 2021 that they would be willing to share with me? Bonus if it's black & white, though not necessary. Thx in advance!

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 4d

Boy I wish I could slide to ASWAD…

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Andrew J Douglas @ajdouglas.bsky.social · 5d

On the “Black Liberal Arts Tradition.” Morehouse next Thursday thru Saturday. If you’re in ATL come through. Some great papers and keynotes from Joshua Myers and Crystal Sanders.

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Martin Luther King Jr. and the Black Liberal Arts Tradition

As an alumnus of Morehouse College, Martin Luther King, Jr. ‘48 is the product of a rich and vibrant “circle of culture” encompassing the various places and means by which Black peoples examined, disc

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 5d

The Department of Ethnic Studies at Western Washington University is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor in Black Studies, beginning Fall 2026.

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Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies (Black Studies) - Bellingham, WA 98225 - Indeed.com

Western Washington University

www.indeed.com

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Casey Schmitt @csschmitt.bsky.social · 6d

Next week! librarycompany.org/upcoming-fir...

Upcoming Fireside Chats – The Library Company of Philadelphia

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 6d

The Department of History at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time and tenure-earning Assistant Professor position in U.S. Public History with a start date of August 7, 2026.

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Assistant Professor - U.S. Public History - Tampa, FL 33620 - Indeed.com

University of South Florida

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 7d

Francis Marion University and the History Department invite applications for a tenure-track historian specializing in American History.

www.fmarion.edu/job/assistan...

Assistant Professor of History (26-02) | Francis Marion University

www.fmarion.edu

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 7d

The Department of History at Lamar University is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in African American history, specializing in any time period between 1865 to the present.

www.schooljobs.com/careers/lama...

Assistant Professor, African American History

The Department of History at Lamar University is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in African American history, specializing in any time period between 18...

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Brett Rushforth @brettrushforth.bsky.social · 9d

"A major shift in how we understand colonial growth in the early Caribbean, colonial-Indigenous relations, the origins of slavery in the Caribbean and North America, and the connections between piracy, privateering, and colonization." Greg O'Malley nails it. Congrats @csschmitt.bsky.social!

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 8d

The Department of History at Western Carolina University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Early American History to begin in August 2026.

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Assistant Professor in Early American History - - Cullowhee, NC 28723 - Indeed.com

Western Carolina University

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 10d

The University of New Mexico invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Educational Thought and Sociocultural Studies – Black Studies in Education.

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Assistant Professor of Educational Thought and Sociocultural Studies – Black Studies in Education - Albuquerque, NM 87106 - Indeed.com

University of New Mexico

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 10d

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO seeks applications for an Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor in the History of Native America with an anticipated start date of August 2026.

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Open Rank Assistant/Associate Prof. History - Albuquerque, NM 87106 - Indeed.com

University of New Mexico

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 11d

Happy to share my New Books Network interview with historian Mary E. Hicks about her new book!

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Mary E. Hicks, "Captive Cosmopolitans: Black Mariners and the World of South Atlantic Slavery" (Omohundro Institute and UNC Press, 2025) - New Books Network

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 13d

The Department of Childhood Studies, Rutgers University—Camden, New Jersey, invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Childhood Studies expected to commence on September 1, 2026.

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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Childhood Studies - Camden, NJ 08102 - Indeed.com

Rutgers University

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 13d

I had a great convo with University of Chicago historian, Mary E. Hicks, about her new book, Captive Cosmopolitans: Black Mariners and the World of South Atlantic Slavery! Look out for our convo on the New Books Network tomorrow morning!

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G. Patrick O'Brien @gpatrickobrien.bsky.social · 14d

Sometimes when researching, you find documents that don't exactly fit your current project, but are worthy of study nonetheless. Thanks to everyone at the Journal of the American Revolution for giving this piece a home.

Alexander Thompson and Declaring Peace in the Borderlands of Western New York, 1783 - Journal of the American Revolution

On April 17, 1783, a dispatch arrived at Fort Rensselaer along the western bank of the Mohawk River, around two miles northwest of modern Canajoharie, New York. The messenger carried directions from G...

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 14d

Arkansas State University's Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in African American history.

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Hiring Assistant Professor 9 Mo, History - ASU-Jonesboro

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 15d

A wonderful interview about a book I recently purchased! Looking forward to reading.

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421 Loyalism and Revolution in Georgia

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 19d

Bucknell University invites applications for a full-time, open rank, tenure-track faculty position in Critical Black Studies beginning in the fall semester of 2026.

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Open-Rank, Tenure Track, Faculty Position in Critical Black Studies

Position Title: Open-Rank, Tenure Track, Faculty Position in Critical Black Studies Position Type: Full time Location: Bucknell University Categories: Faculty Exempt Job Summary: Job Duties: Bucknell ...

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adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 19d

Quick question for my slavery studies folks reading this, can we purchase bound copies of Slavery & Abolition?! Thanks!

adamxmcneil.bsky.social @adamxmcneil.bsky.social · 20d

Connecticut College welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with joint appointments in Human Development and Africana, starting on July 1, 2026.

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