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Richard UtzChair of the Georgia Tech School of Literature, Media, and Communication Richard Utz was recently quoted by the Christian Science Monitor in a story about race and representation for Medieval histortians.
Here’s an excerpt:
Some feel there should be a stronger separation between academia and politics and object to their colleagues’ more progressive efforts, says Richard Utz, professor of Literature, Media, and Communication at Georgia Tech in Atlanta.
But efforts to purge racial bias have been building momentum, Dr. Utz says, and despite the painful process, some medievalists see a sense of hope emerging.
