Derek R. Peterson
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Ali Mazrui Professor of History & African Studies @umich. #MacFellow. New book: A Popular History of Idi Amin's Uganda. Just published! https://tinyurl.com/mtdy6yv2
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There was a little bit of John Iliffe in every one of my lectures during the 35 years that I taught African history. Sometimes a lot. This thread is worth your time. 👇🏽
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If you're an alum of the University of Michigan and are unhappy with the condemnations of graduation remarks by Derek Peterson (Professor of History and outgoing chair of the Senate Committee on University Affairs), sign here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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A week and a half ago, this same Professor Derek Peterson, MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the world's most prestigious award for #liberalarts faculty. Really interesting strategy denigrating someone you praised <2 weeks ago
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The antisemitism hucksters don’t even pretend their shtick is nonfiction anymore. We saw what Derek said—it’s none of that. The social function of falsely claiming antisemitism is a dare, a disciplining line in the sand.
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I remember my alma mater celebrating its history of student activism, when politically convenient. Now it’s censoring Derek Peterson—my old professor and mentor—for calling on UM to honor that legacy. As an alum, I’ve signed this letter in support of Dr. Peterson: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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