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Comment: It starts well, but even in the lead it can't help turning promotional with the "with a mission to reclaim and amplify the intellectual contributions of Black academics within global discourse." From there on it sounds like an average "About" page, complete with Vision & Mission, Impact, and Academic Influence. Sam Sailor 13:57, 17 October 2024 (UTC)
Universal Write Publications (UWP) is an independent Black-owned academic publisher based in the United States, founded in 2004 by Dr. Ayo Sekai, a political scientist and linguist. It focuses on publishing scholarly works by Black and African-centered scholars, aiming to amplify Black voices in academia. Subjects covered relate to reclaiming narratives and producing methodologies that challenge traditional epistemologies.
History
editUniversal Write Publications was founded by Dr. Ayo Sekai, a political scientist and linguist specializing in Black politics and international relations. UWP began with a focus on African-centered scholarship, later diversifying its catalog to include a range of works that reflect the contributions of Black scholars.
Notable titles published by UWP include We Will Tell Our Own Story: The Lions of Africa Speak! by Adebayo C. Akomolafe, SKH: From Black Psychology to the Science of Being by Wade Nobles, and Media Racism: The Impact of Media Racism in Black Women’s Lives by Marquita Gammage.[1][2]
The company’s Little Black Book Series offers research methodologies for studying people of African descent, suggesting liberatory and culturally accurate approaches.[3][2]
Dr. Ayo Sekai
editFounder and CEO of Universal Write Publications, Dr. Ayo Sekai, holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Howard University and specializes in linguistic imperialism, political rhetoric, and Black politics. Her work centers on dismantling structural racism and advocating for equitable representation of Black scholarship in academia.[3] Dr. Sekai works with Sage Publishing to support the development of diverse and anti-racist academic content on behalf of UWP.[4]
Impact and Notability
editUniversal Write Publications’ works are utilized by scholars, educators, and institutions aiming to promote inclusive scholarship across various fields. UWP is recognized for its efforts to amplify Black voices in academic publishing and has contributed to promoting inclusivity and changing research practices through its catalog and partnerships. The publisher has expanded its peer review process to include more Black reviewers, demonstrating cultural competence in the evaluation of scholarly works.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Today, Information (2024-02-27). "Pioneering 20 Years: Universal Write Publications Marks Major Milestone". newsbreaks.infotoday.com. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ a b "Sage extends partnership with Universal Write Publications to help amplify Black voices in academia". UKSG. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ a b "Dr. Ayo Sekai is the founder and CEO of Universal Write Publications/>". AALBC.com, the African American Literature Book Club. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Sage on mission to amplify black voices in academia | Research Information". www.researchinformation.info. Retrieved 2024-10-31.