James "River" Robbins
theriverrobin.bsky.social
James "River" Robbins
@theriverrobin.bsky.social
Medical/Linguistic Anthropologist. Violinist. Pianist. Plant enthusiast.
Studying: race and language, abortion access, neoliberalism, gender
What an honor to have been invited to do this session with my co-chair Caprice at the SfAA! Hope to see you all there in Albuquerque!!
Join us for a special President's Invited Session during this year's Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, Thursday, March 19, 3:45-5:30 p.m.

Register here: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeting

#SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2026
February 4, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Reposted by James "River" Robbins
Join us for a special President's Invited Session during this year's Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, Thursday, March 19, 3:45-5:30 p.m.

Register here: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeting

#SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2026
February 4, 2026 at 6:47 PM
It was a pleasure presenting with these amazing scholars at the AAA conference in New Orleans! I discussed initial findings from my dissertation work on language and abortion access in NYC.
Also got to network with some incredible reproductive justice scholars and activists! #AAAConference2025
November 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Just passed qualifying examinations today and advanced to Doctoral Candidacy!!!! All that's left is my dissertation research and defense! So excited to start.
...now, will someone please give me funding???😅
October 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I'm happy to share that my article addressing the 2024 boycott of the AAA conference and its impact has been published with Annals of Anthropological Practice! Go check it out here: doi.org/10.1111/napa...
Annals of Anthropological Practice | Applied Anthropology Journal | Wiley Online Library
Much has been written in the way of praxis and theory in anthropology on how scholars can better take part in addressing contemporary sociocultural issues of many marginalized communities created by ...
doi.org
September 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Had a fun and productive time with our USF GAU at the Florida Statewide GAU Summit in Tallahassee! We planned, strategized, and coordinated in preparation to advocate for our GAs and higher ed at the Fall Florida Senate and House legislative sessions. Join your union to support the fight for HE!
July 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
So thankful for all of the scholars and activists who came and attended the #2024AAAconferenceTampa!
Met some brilliant people doing great work. So proud of all of my fellow grad students and faculty in the Applied Anthropology department at USF for their great work and panels/presentations!!!
November 24, 2024 at 5:06 PM