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Sami Schalk
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I’m thrilled to announce that I am now a board member for @AboutFreedomInc, #MadisonWI’s leading queer, feminist racial justice organization. I’m wearing the shirt I got at my first board meeting today!
Freedom Inc. is a #queer & #feminist led #Black and Southeast #Asian organization which focuses on leadership development, community organizing, particularly among youth, elders and survivors of violence.
I have been so impressed with their work in my 2 years in Madison & was thrilled when I was asked to join their board. This is one way I am working to bridge the gap between academia & activism in my life and use the privileges of my position as a tenure track prof.
If you believe in the work of Freedom Inc., please consider making a donation! Every dollar helps improve the lives of Black & Asian people in Madison & Dane County.

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Good morning, bbs. After thoughtfully reading your suggestions, I’ve officially decided to name this unicorn bottle hugger toy Mx. Taffeta Champagne Sparkles—Taffy if ya nasty. Mx. Sparkles uses she/her or they/them pronouns & enjoys clinging to things to bring joy to the world.
Keep an eye out for my “adventures” with Taffy this academic year as I go up for tenure & write my second book while on fellowship leave. I anticipate having many days where Mx. Sparkles is the only being I interact with all day. 🙃 #unicorn #AmWriting #ThingsIDoToAmuseMyself
You can follow Taffy on @instagram now: taffetachampagnesparkles. You’re welcome.
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Last weekend my partner found this #unicorn “wine bottle hugger” on clearance for $7. This lil buddy now hugs whatever water bottle I’m drinking out of & brings me repeated giggles whenever I look at it. Truly, one of the best gifts I’ve ever received. 😂🦄😂
How does it work you may wonder? Oh, the arms/legs are SNAP BRACELETS. So you can also make it look like this:
Now taking suggestions for naming this unicorn, who is now my fellowship year, work-from-home, accountability partner.
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I can’t believe how many times I have to explain to white people why people of color want/need/reserve spaces without them present. This includes queer & trans POC. We need spaces without white queers too.
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