Dr. Alyssa P. Cole has been named a Center for Black, Brown, and Queer (BBQ+) Studies 2023-2024 Fellow. BBQ+ activates, connects, and mobilizes educators, researchers, and activists from marginalized communities. The BBQ+ Academic Fellowship Program provides mentorship, career development advice, and writing support to underrepresented scholars (broadly and intersectionally defined) as they establish themselves within academic institutions or as independent educators and researchers.