Anagali Shace Duncan

Major: Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity
Minor: Political Science
Hometown: Stilwell, Cherokee Reservation
Thesis Advisor: Michael Wilcox

Tentative Thesis Title: Flames of Unity; Two Governments One People: Tracing ᎠᏂᎩᏚᏩᎩ Relocation and Reunification in Oklahoma: Economic, Political, and Social Transformations

Future aspirations post-Stanford: After Stanford, I hope to serve my community in whatever capacity they need. I plan to continue my education to deepen my understanding of law and public policy, equipping myself to advocate for my community in both political and legal spaces. Above all, I am committed to centering Indigenous voices in academia, politics, and popular culture, ensuring our perspectives shape the conversations that impact our future.

A fun fact about yourself: A fun fact about me is that in 2021, I retraced my community’s forced removal from North Carolina to Oklahoma on the 1,000-mile Remember the Removal bike ride, which took a month to complete. Along the route, I advocated for an honest retelling of our history — moving beyond sugar-coated narratives to recenter the truth about the Trail of Tears. I continue to support new cohorts in their training and hope to take part in the ride again someday.