Splash Biography
RICHIE GEORGE, Yale sophomore studying American political history
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Major: History and American Studies College/Employer: Yale Year of Graduation: 2027 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Richie George is a second-year undergraduate student in History and American Studies. Their research lies at the intersection of law, political philosophy, political economy, and carceral studies. Outside of the classroom, their interests range from theater and journalism to debate. Richie believes the stakes for learning are the highest – for many have lived and died for the right to know. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)H5043: The Problem of (Black) Representation in Splash Spring 2025 (Mar. 02, 2025)
Identity is an unwieldy concept. How do we know something is the thing we believe it to be? How do we categorize things, places, and especially, people? And are these categories produced from individual and/or collective action? By examining cultural artifacts from the 21st century, we will consider how representation has benefitted and harmed populations, especially Black communities in the United States. Key texts include Beyoncé's album, "Lemonade," TIME Magazine's articles on Barack Obama's 2008 presidential victory, and artifacts from the Black Lives Matter movement. This class will provide essential tools to express and interpret this problem of representation and how we may intervene upon it.
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