Terri E. Givens

@profterrig.bsky.social

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Bad ass in poli-sci UBC, Vancouver and Menlo Park, CA. Immigration, race, far right politics. Author of Radical Empathy and Reckoning. French🇫🇷, German🇩🇪, Catsky 🐈 https://linktr.ee/terrigivens

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Terri E. Givens is an author and political scientist. Givens is a professor at the University of British Columbia.

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 4

Check out my latest newsletter - I have some confessions to make and news to share, particularly for my friends in the UK - I'll be in #London next week! Looking forward to connecting with colleagues.
#Reckoning
#RadicalEmpathy

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Confession - remembering to practice self-empathy

It has been a rough day, a rough month, a rough year! So today I'm going to practice that first step - being vulnerable (and as I always remind folks, it's about being vulnerable with yourself, you do...

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 4d

I was wondering about that when I went through there recently, who wants to work up a sweat before a flight?

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 7d

Folks always ask why there are no people in my pictures…I don’t take or post pictures of people without their permission.

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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 9d

Diversity Day, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

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The Trump administration has still provided zero evidence these boats they’re bombing are “narco-terrorists.”

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 11d

My latest newsletter is out! Check out my latest book, and remember that #Empathy is a great gift for the holidays. My next event is with Bryan Alexander's Future Trends Forum on December 11th! lnkd.in/e79HD26Z

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Empathy is the perfect holiday gift

You may have heard that empathy is under attack. Apparently some folks think that understanding the feelings of others is bad for us.

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 14d

Happy Friday after Thanksgiving!

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 14d

“There are costs to performatively deploying members of the military,” Juliette Kayyem writes, “one of which is the risk of endangering them”:

A Terrible and Avoidable Tragedy in D.C.

Trump was warned that members of the military could be attacked.

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 18d

Reckoning with enslavement in London and Bristol.

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Reckoning with enslavement in London and Bristol

I recently spent time in London and Bristol to consult with colleagues at SOAS University of London, particularly my colleague Fiona Adamson, who is in the SOAS Department of Politics and Internationa...

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 18d

I thought I was going to miss the sunset…but it turns out I was right on time.

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Partners In Health Canada 🇨🇦 @pihcanada.org · 22d

UBC and SFU PIH chapters are partnering with us to host a Global Health Case Competition — built by students, for students. Happening next Sat, Nov 29th.

If of interest @ubcpress.bsky.social @ccj-ubc.bsky.social @ires.ubc.ca @jwmartens.bsky.social @profterrig.bsky.social @lauraknelson.bsky.social

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 22d

Folks in #Vancouver! Join me this Friday from 5-7 in Kits!

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Fluevog Shoes - 'Reckoning' Book Launch Event at Fluevog Kitsilano on November 21st

Fluevog Kitsilano is excited to host an in-person book launch event for author Terri Givens’ upcoming title, Reckoning: Creating Positive Change through Radical Empathy. Join us in-store on Friday, No...

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · 23d

Those of us who study this stuff have been saying it over and over…taking on the policies of the far right further enables them. I was in a discussion yesterday in Bristol and have to agree that Labor is opening the door for Farage.

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Denmark is a flawed model for UK asylum policy

Britain’s ‘pull’ factors may make hardline policies less of a deterrent

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A Moment with Erik Fleming podcast @momenterik.bsky.social · 28d

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#blacksky #politics #podcast

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 11

#UK folks, support a #London institution! Make your way to New Beacon Books, 76 Stroud Green Road to get a copy of my book, #Reckoning. Let’s create change!
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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · Nov 10

Divided We Stand? – part of the #FestivalOfEconomics.

Exploring growing ideological polarization & paths to a less divided future.

Join Terri E. Givens, author of 'Reckoning', for this important discussion.

🗓️ Nov 18 | 12–1:15 PM GMT, Watershed, Bristol: https://ow.ly/2X6250XjUl2

Divided we stand?

Part of the Festival of Economics 2025

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A Moment with Erik Fleming podcast @momenterik.bsky.social · Nov 10

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#blacksky #politics #podcast

Ethics & Empathy Featuring Dr. Wylin Wilson and Dr. Terri Givens

Host Erik Fleming speaks with Dr. Wylin D. Wilson and Dr. Terri Givens about ethics, womanist bioethics, the role of the Black church in community care, and the politics of radical empathy. The episod...

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 8

Thanks for a great conversation!

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 8

Watch out #London-I’m heading your way next week. Join me for my #Reckoning Book Launch on November 11. Be sure to RSVP here

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Launch of Reckoning: Creating Positive Change Through Radical Empathy

Join Terri E. Givens as she discusses creating a positive environment using the radical empathy approach

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A Moment with Erik Fleming podcast @momenterik.bsky.social · Nov 8

On the next episode of A Moment with Erik Fleming!
@profterrig.bsky.social and Dr. Wylin Wilson
#blacksky #politics #podcast

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 7

I show this every year in my European politics class. Gives some context for understanding that borders are not sacred.

Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 5

Looking forward to my trip to London! See you next week!

Policy Press @policypress.bsky.social · Nov 5

RECKONING proves real change *is* possible, bursting with inspiring #EDI success stories from prisons, boardrooms and college campuses. - Ginny Mills, Senior Commissioning Editor

🌟Join Terri to discuss #RadicalEmpathy. (New Beacon Books, Nov 11, 7 pm.)

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Nov 1

Fall color on the way to the farmer’s market at UBC

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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · Oct 29

Divided we stand?

Part of the Festival of Economics 2025

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Oct 21

Join me Tuesday, October 21st for a live webinar launch of my latest book Reckoning!

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Terri E. Givens @profterrig.bsky.social · Oct 19

What’s next after the massive protests? Come to my webinar on Tuesday, October 21st to find out! #Reckoning #RadicalEmpathy
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