In February, EWU McNair Scholar Brendan Roof presented his McNair Summer Research, The Other: Truth, Morality, and Bulosan’s Heart at the National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates Conference in Austin, Texas. Under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Lindholdt, Brendan explored how Carlos Bulosan, and his seminal work, America Is In The Heart, are an illustration of the complications of truth and morality in regards to Filipinos in the early 20th century.
Brendan is interested in researching Philippine literature in English, pre-colonial Philippine culture, the Filipino diaspora, Philippine politics, environmentalism, and foreign and domestic drug-reform and decriminalization. Brendan is dedicated to addressing the impacts of narratives in society, particularly those concerning race, drugs, and the quality of Filipino life.
