Pamela Zabala Ortiz
@pamelazabalaortiz.bsky.social
She/her/ella • Afro-Latina Scholar and Sociologist • Assistant Professor • Studying race making, identity, and belonging • Boston • 📚☕️🇩🇴
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In this #ERSNew paper, @pamelazabalaortiz.bsky.social examines the experiences of Afro-Latines as they navigate the hierarchies that emerge within the spaces of both Blackness and Latinidad in the U.S.
Check it here: doi.org/10.1080/0141...
In this #ERSNew paper, @pamelazabalaortiz.bsky.social examines the experiences of Afro-Latines as they navigate the hierarchies that emerge within the spaces of both Blackness and Latinidad in the U.S.
Check it here: doi.org/10.1080/0141...
I have a new paper in @ersjournal.com, featured in a special issue on the mechanisms of racial hierarchy. The issue is co-edited by @amandalewisphd.bsky.social and Eduardo Bonilla-Silva.
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Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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#NewIssue 📣
We’re proud to present our second issue of 2026: Mechanisms and Mechanics of Racial Hierarchy, guest edited by E. Bonilla-Silva & A. E. Lewis.
This special issue examines the how behind #racism's mechanics, offering insights into the systems & structures that sustain racial inequality.
We’re proud to present our second issue of 2026: Mechanisms and Mechanics of Racial Hierarchy, guest edited by E. Bonilla-Silva & A. E. Lewis.
This special issue examines the how behind #racism's mechanics, offering insights into the systems & structures that sustain racial inequality.
December 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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I've had some media requests curious about the history of citizenship before the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship clause. Here are 2 ungated opeds I wrote in advance of my book. 1/
History Shows Why Birthright Citizenship is so Important
The 14th Amendment aimed to overturn restrictive state laws while making the Constitution more inclusive.
time.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
I've had some media requests curious about the history of citizenship before the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship clause. Here are 2 ungated opeds I wrote in advance of my book. 1/
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A lot to unpack here about class, gender, and caring work 19thnews.org/2025/12/ice-...
ICE arrests are forcing American moms to leave their jobs
A new analysis shows that increased immigration enforcement is reducing labor in the child care workforce. The ripple effect is impacting mothers with young children.
19thnews.org
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
A lot to unpack here about class, gender, and caring work 19thnews.org/2025/12/ice-...
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Project 2025 is a fundamentally incoherent agenda. But the closest thing it has to a throughline is establishing and maintaining strict racial hierarchies. That's what binds the likes of Vought and Musk.
December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Project 2025 is a fundamentally incoherent agenda. But the closest thing it has to a throughline is establishing and maintaining strict racial hierarchies. That's what binds the likes of Vought and Musk.
It continues to be important to recognize this, as this divide has numerous implications for organizing and solidarity efforts.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | There are two Black Americas. Not everyone is happy about it.
The divide between natives and newcomers shows disparities in income, education and politics.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It continues to be important to recognize this, as this divide has numerous implications for organizing and solidarity efforts.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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In other news, the whole thing about Calibri v. TNR isn't about a font face, it's about the fact that Calibri is easier for people with some disabilities to read.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In other news, the whole thing about Calibri v. TNR isn't about a font face, it's about the fact that Calibri is easier for people with some disabilities to read.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
And here I thought the wokest font was Aptos. The more you know!
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
And here I thought the wokest font was Aptos. The more you know!
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Leaders of a Catholic church in Massachusetts kept a Nativity display with an anti-ICE message in place on Monday, defying an order from the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston to remove it. The display shows Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus missing, replaced by a sign reading “ICE WAS HERE.” trib.al/adPW46y
December 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Leaders of a Catholic church in Massachusetts kept a Nativity display with an anti-ICE message in place on Monday, defying an order from the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston to remove it. The display shows Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus missing, replaced by a sign reading “ICE WAS HERE.” trib.al/adPW46y
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"Private-equity might not be causing the housing crisis, but corporate owners could end up making it a lot worse—for everyone," @annielowrey.bsky.social argues:
Private Equity Is America’s New Landlord
Is there someone to blame for the housing crisis?
bit.ly
December 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
"Private-equity might not be causing the housing crisis, but corporate owners could end up making it a lot worse—for everyone," @annielowrey.bsky.social argues:
This past weekend I ran into one of my favorite teachers, my seventh grade English teacher. I hadn’t seen her in [redacted] years, and it was everything I didn’t know I needed.
December 9, 2025 at 3:20 AM
This past weekend I ran into one of my favorite teachers, my seventh grade English teacher. I hadn’t seen her in [redacted] years, and it was everything I didn’t know I needed.
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DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Posed As Humans Hiring Day Laborers As A Ruse to Kidnap Them
Border Patrol raided five Home Depots, chased a man into a bus, and a flower vendor into a gas station, who were among at least 13 people kidnapped around the Southland.
Full Report: lataco.com/daily-memo-d...
Border Patrol raided five Home Depots, chased a man into a bus, and a flower vendor into a gas station, who were among at least 13 people kidnapped around the Southland.
Full Report: lataco.com/daily-memo-d...
DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Posed As Humans Hiring Day Laborers As A Ruse to Kidnap Them ~ L.A. TACO
Border Patrol raided five Home Depots, chased a man into a bus, and a flower vendor into a gas station, who were among at least 13 people kidnapped around the Southland, with most of the focus in Oran...
lataco.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Posed As Humans Hiring Day Laborers As A Ruse to Kidnap Them
Border Patrol raided five Home Depots, chased a man into a bus, and a flower vendor into a gas station, who were among at least 13 people kidnapped around the Southland.
Full Report: lataco.com/daily-memo-d...
Border Patrol raided five Home Depots, chased a man into a bus, and a flower vendor into a gas station, who were among at least 13 people kidnapped around the Southland.
Full Report: lataco.com/daily-memo-d...
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The Trump administration has removed MLK Day and Juneteenth as holidays that include free entrance to national parks, adding the president’s birthday instead
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
www.sfgate.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Trump administration has removed MLK Day and Juneteenth as holidays that include free entrance to national parks, adding the president’s birthday instead
I got some big number balloons for my birthday this weekend and one of the numbers tried to escape twice as I tried to put them in the car. I think that’s the universe telling me I can start lying about my age.
December 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I got some big number balloons for my birthday this weekend and one of the numbers tried to escape twice as I tried to put them in the car. I think that’s the universe telling me I can start lying about my age.
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The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.
www.ala.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
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BREAKING: Federal agents detained at least three people in Durham on Tuesday, chasing them through a shopping center parking lot as stores locked down and shoppers fled.
“They’re Just Kind Of Grabbing People”: Fear Grips Durham As Federal Agents Arrive
Federal agents detained at least three people as volunteers mobilized to track the agents through Durham.
indyweek.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
BREAKING: Federal agents detained at least three people in Durham on Tuesday, chasing them through a shopping center parking lot as stores locked down and shoppers fled.
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I have…thoughts.
Emotionally unprepared to see Wicked: For Good tonight. 🥲
November 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I have…thoughts.
Emotionally unprepared to see Wicked: For Good tonight. 🥲
November 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Emotionally unprepared to see Wicked: For Good tonight. 🥲
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Email 1: Can I Say Black?
Email 2: Can I say Black American?
Email 3: Can I Say Black American Politics?
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Email 2: Can I say Black American?
Email 3: Can I Say Black American Politics?
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I would send them 700 requests per lecture
November 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Email 1: Can I Say Black?
Email 2: Can I say Black American?
Email 3: Can I Say Black American Politics?
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Email 2: Can I say Black American?
Email 3: Can I Say Black American Politics?
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M adopts policy requiring professors to get OK from school president to discuss certain race and gender issues.
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M adopts policy requiring professors to get OK from school president to discuss certain race and gender issues.
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"The professor will no longer be able to teach a class on diversity after she showed students a diagram that included the 'Make America Great Again' slogan as an example of white supremacy."
Indiana Professor Removed From Class Over White Supremacy Lesson
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
"The professor will no longer be able to teach a class on diversity after she showed students a diagram that included the 'Make America Great Again' slogan as an example of white supremacy."
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According to the car wash owner, agents arrested employees before they could obtain their documentation from their work lockers. So many were likely here legally.
Here's hoping this article on Zac boasting about how he ruined some immigrants' lives follows him around for a very long time.
Here's hoping this article on Zac boasting about how he ruined some immigrants' lives follows him around for a very long time.
BU College Republicans president says he called ICE to ‘detain these criminals’ at Allston Car Wash
The president of Boston University College Republicans wrote on X he called the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requesting it detain employees at Allston Car Wash, the site of a Nov. 4 raid w...
dailyfreepress.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
According to the car wash owner, agents arrested employees before they could obtain their documentation from their work lockers. So many were likely here legally.
Here's hoping this article on Zac boasting about how he ruined some immigrants' lives follows him around for a very long time.
Here's hoping this article on Zac boasting about how he ruined some immigrants' lives follows him around for a very long time.