Marcia Chatelain, Author/Historian

@DrMChatelain

Author, FRANCHISE (NYT Critics' Top Book '20). Historian . Substack: YOUR FAVORITE PROF. Among 2% of Black Women Full Profs in U.S.

Washington, DC
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Joined October 2010
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    8 Jan 2020

    Gratitude to everyone who helped me tell this story! 🍔🍟🥤📚🙌🏾

    A "smart and capacious" new book about the history of McDonald's and African-American communities has "an empathetic core as well as analytical breadth," says
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  2. 6 hours ago

    Happening now !

    Join me tomorrow
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  3. 23 hours ago

    Join me tomorrow

    TUESDAY Feb 9 at NOON: Join discussing Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America, examining the relationship among African American politicians, civil rights orgs, communities, and the fast food industry. ⁠ ➡️ Register at
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  4. Feb 8

    I chatted with for her excellent overview of McDonald's and its most recent round of racial recknonings.

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    Feb 7

    's "Your Favorite Prof" on Stacksearch

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  6. Feb 7

    Like Tom Brady, I'm also in my 40s...unlike Tom Brady, I have a newsletter on . Subscribe today for fast food history, all things teaching, and lot of learning. Welcome to Your Favorite Prof by

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  7. Feb 6

    Excited that and I are both on the agenda! Join us this week . She'll talk about the 1st George. And, I'll be chatting about the disgraced Richard. If this were happening in the before times, there would be IRL hanging out with my fave presidential historian.

    We've got TWO exciting events next week! 1) *You Never Forget Your First* w/ (co-sponsored w/ ) 2) *Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America* w/ . Info & Registration here:
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    Feb 6

    It is important to be grounded in the nuance and rich history of McDonald’s and other fast-food in African American communities and “understand that fast food is not just about our desire to eat,” said author Marcia Chatelain, Ph.D.

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    Feb 6

    As part of its Exploring Social Justice Series, the AU Library hosted an event with Georgetown University professor Marcia Chatelain about the prevalence of fast food in communities of color.

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  10. Feb 6

    Really enjoyed this provocative piece about Black Capitalism, Soul City, and what hasn't changed since 1968 (and a brief mention of my book FRANCHISE) in this week's .

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  11. Feb 5

    Thank you for inviting me to Executive Summary to discuss my book FRANCHISE and chat about doing business history. Tune in here:

    The Executive Summary now has a podcast! For the first episode, I was delighted to feature and talk about her book, "Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America."
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  12. Feb 4

    This beautiful, engraved silver bowl is the closest I’ll ever get to understanding Serena Williams. Thanks for this beautiful award.

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    Feb 4

    While we wish we were together in person, we're so grateful for the chance to celebrate with these . Join us live:

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  14. Feb 4

    Happening now!

    Looking forward to this Thursday's seminar, 11:30PST, with discussing race, capitalism, and her book, Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America (named one of the best books of 2020 by the !) Register here:
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  15. Feb 4

    Truly honored to receive the James S. Ruby Faculty Appreciation Award from . GU grads and their families have invited me to their homes, made me feel like part of the family, and supported my work. Alumni clubs across the country have also welcomed me with open arms.

    We’re looking forward to livestreaming Thursday’s GUAA (virtual) Alumni Service Recognition Awards! Join us via Facebook on Feb 4 at 5pm ET as we honor sixteen outstanding members of our Hoya community. 🏅 Hope to see you tomorrow at
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    Feb 4
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    Speaking of racial capitalism, one of my fav books of the year was this one by

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    Feb 4

    TUESDAY Feb 9 at NOON: Join discussing Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America, examining the relationship among African American politicians, civil rights orgs, communities, and the fast food industry. ⁠ ➡️ Register at

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    Feb 3
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    I just got my copy in paperback from People Get Ready Books in New Haven. Cannot wait to read.

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  19. Feb 3

    Librarians are the best! Thanks to and for the warm welcome for FRANCHISE, now in paperback ! Next stop for Black History Month '21, tomorrow, hosted by my friend and colleague .

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    Feb 3

    Just heard speak about her book Franchise: the Golden Arches in Black America. Getting a copy, you should too.

    Gratitude to everyone who helped me tell this story! 🍔🍟🥤📚🙌🏾
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  21. Feb 3

    Happening now!

    On the left: The cover of the book Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America, with a photograph of a woman registering to vote at a McDonald's restaurant. / On the right: A portrait of author Marcia Chatelain, smiling and wearing crisp business attire.
    “I’ll never look at fast food the same way. [Chatelain] pairs burgers and fries with civil rights and black wealth, showing readers exactly what ‘opportunity’ in America really looks like.” -- author Alexis Coe Join us tonight at 7 p.m.
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