Chenjerai Kumanyika
@chenjerai.bsky.social
Study & teach critical media studies of empire Creator and host of Empire City @nyu_journalism Stories/ Political ed @crookedmedia @sceneonradio @uncivilshow @mothstories @streetpoetsinc
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For the last year we've been cooking up a critical conversation between myself and orator, educator, and influential content creator Conscious Lee. We’ll discuss how he determines what's true, communicates complex stories, and promotes compelling, accessible public political education
For the last year we've been cooking up a critical conversation between myself and orator, educator, and influential content creator Conscious Lee. We’ll discuss how he determines what's true, communicates complex stories, and promotes compelling, accessible public political education
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This is so incredible. You have to see the photos. These workers held the line for THREE YEARS www.publicsource.org/post-gazette...
November 25, 2025 at 5:29 AM
This is so incredible. You have to see the photos. These workers held the line for THREE YEARS www.publicsource.org/post-gazette...
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Billionaires, who quite often do not see education as a common good, should not be guiding higher education policy.
“I kind of yearn,” Mr. Nassirian said, “for the gilded age when billionaires satisfied their extracurricular interests by collecting Fabergé eggs and prized ponies.”
#DefendHigherEd
“I kind of yearn,” Mr. Nassirian said, “for the gilded age when billionaires satisfied their extracurricular interests by collecting Fabergé eggs and prized ponies.”
#DefendHigherEd
Wealthy People Have Always Shaped Universities. This Time Is Different.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Billionaires, who quite often do not see education as a common good, should not be guiding higher education policy.
“I kind of yearn,” Mr. Nassirian said, “for the gilded age when billionaires satisfied their extracurricular interests by collecting Fabergé eggs and prized ponies.”
#DefendHigherEd
“I kind of yearn,” Mr. Nassirian said, “for the gilded age when billionaires satisfied their extracurricular interests by collecting Fabergé eggs and prized ponies.”
#DefendHigherEd
How do you balance your love life with the struggle? Call 215 436 9212 and leave a short message on our Unruly subjects hotline. Let us know how you balance love work, dating protest, writing, etc. not trying to keep that spark in your life @rowhomeproductions.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 7:39 AM
How do you balance your love life with the struggle? Call 215 436 9212 and leave a short message on our Unruly subjects hotline. Let us know how you balance love work, dating protest, writing, etc. not trying to keep that spark in your life @rowhomeproductions.bsky.social
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A new podcast from PhD alum @chenjerai.bsky.social: Unruley Subjects!
🚨The first episode of Unruly Subjects with @chenjerai.bsky.social is live!
It features a conversation with the Emmy-nominated writer and comedian @roywoodjr.bsky.social. Chenjerai and Roy discuss his new book "The Man of Many Fathers".
Listen here: pod.link/1849696769/e...
It features a conversation with the Emmy-nominated writer and comedian @roywoodjr.bsky.social. Chenjerai and Roy discuss his new book "The Man of Many Fathers".
Listen here: pod.link/1849696769/e...
November 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A new podcast from PhD alum @chenjerai.bsky.social: Unruley Subjects!
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IMPORTANT PODCAST ALERT! Unruly Subjects, with @chenjerai.bsky.social.
A new podcast from PhD alum @chenjerai.bsky.social: Unruley Subjects!
🚨The first episode of Unruly Subjects with @chenjerai.bsky.social is live!
It features a conversation with the Emmy-nominated writer and comedian @roywoodjr.bsky.social. Chenjerai and Roy discuss his new book "The Man of Many Fathers".
Listen here: pod.link/1849696769/e...
It features a conversation with the Emmy-nominated writer and comedian @roywoodjr.bsky.social. Chenjerai and Roy discuss his new book "The Man of Many Fathers".
Listen here: pod.link/1849696769/e...
November 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
IMPORTANT PODCAST ALERT! Unruly Subjects, with @chenjerai.bsky.social.
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NEW and IMPORTANT: ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record.
ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record.
Under a zero tolerance policy, the first Trump administration separated immigrant children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. New data suggests separations are happening all over the count...
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
NEW and IMPORTANT: ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record.
EVENT ALERT!
For the last year we've been cooking up a critical conversation between myself and orator, educator, and influential content creator Conscious Lee. We’ll discuss how he determines what's true, communicates complex stories, and promotes compelling, accessible public political education
For the last year we've been cooking up a critical conversation between myself and orator, educator, and influential content creator Conscious Lee. We’ll discuss how he determines what's true, communicates complex stories, and promotes compelling, accessible public political education
November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
EVENT ALERT!
For the last year we've been cooking up a critical conversation between myself and orator, educator, and influential content creator Conscious Lee. We’ll discuss how he determines what's true, communicates complex stories, and promotes compelling, accessible public political education
For the last year we've been cooking up a critical conversation between myself and orator, educator, and influential content creator Conscious Lee. We’ll discuss how he determines what's true, communicates complex stories, and promotes compelling, accessible public political education
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Our most recent AAUP TV episode breaks down AAUP v. Trump, a historic wall-to-wall labor union lawsuit that resulted in a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump-Vance administration's attempt to stifle free speech & academic freedom across the University of California system.
Full episode here👇
Full episode here👇
What the Victory in AAUP v. Trump means for the UC System and Higher Education
YouTube video by TheAAUP
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Our most recent AAUP TV episode breaks down AAUP v. Trump, a historic wall-to-wall labor union lawsuit that resulted in a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump-Vance administration's attempt to stifle free speech & academic freedom across the University of California system.
Full episode here👇
Full episode here👇
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🚨The first episode of Unruly Subjects with @chenjerai.bsky.social is live!
It features a conversation with the Emmy-nominated writer and comedian @roywoodjr.bsky.social. Chenjerai and Roy discuss his new book "The Man of Many Fathers".
Listen here: pod.link/1849696769/e...
It features a conversation with the Emmy-nominated writer and comedian @roywoodjr.bsky.social. Chenjerai and Roy discuss his new book "The Man of Many Fathers".
Listen here: pod.link/1849696769/e...
November 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
🚨The first episode of Unruly Subjects with @chenjerai.bsky.social is live!
It features a conversation with the Emmy-nominated writer and comedian @roywoodjr.bsky.social. Chenjerai and Roy discuss his new book "The Man of Many Fathers".
Listen here: pod.link/1849696769/e...
It features a conversation with the Emmy-nominated writer and comedian @roywoodjr.bsky.social. Chenjerai and Roy discuss his new book "The Man of Many Fathers".
Listen here: pod.link/1849696769/e...
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They discuss fatherhood, take a deep dive into a segment Roy hosted on the Daily Show about Cop City & the role of comedy in times of political turmoil.
Also, @chenjerai.bsky.social discusses half-zips with his friend Demetrius, eats ice cream with his daughter, and more!
pod.link/1849696769/e...
Also, @chenjerai.bsky.social discusses half-zips with his friend Demetrius, eats ice cream with his daughter, and more!
pod.link/1849696769/e...
November 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
They discuss fatherhood, take a deep dive into a segment Roy hosted on the Daily Show about Cop City & the role of comedy in times of political turmoil.
Also, @chenjerai.bsky.social discusses half-zips with his friend Demetrius, eats ice cream with his daughter, and more!
pod.link/1849696769/e...
Also, @chenjerai.bsky.social discusses half-zips with his friend Demetrius, eats ice cream with his daughter, and more!
pod.link/1849696769/e...
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Our most recent AAUP TV episode breaks down AAUP v. Trump, a historic wall-to-wall labor union lawsuit that resulted in a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump-Vance administration's attempt to stifle free speech & academic freedom across the University of California system.
Full episode here👇
Full episode here👇
What the Victory in AAUP v. Trump means for the UC System and Higher Education
YouTube video by TheAAUP
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Our most recent AAUP TV episode breaks down AAUP v. Trump, a historic wall-to-wall labor union lawsuit that resulted in a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump-Vance administration's attempt to stifle free speech & academic freedom across the University of California system.
Full episode here👇
Full episode here👇
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In one hour! 🔥
AAUP TV — WEDS, NOV 19 @ 7 PM ET!
Veena Dubal, AAUP General Counsel, and Todd Wolfson, AAUP President, will discuss the historic victory in AAUP v. Trump and what it means for the UC system & higher ed!
@proftwolf.bsky.social
@veenadubal.bsky.social
Tune in on IG or YouTube (link in thread)!
Veena Dubal, AAUP General Counsel, and Todd Wolfson, AAUP President, will discuss the historic victory in AAUP v. Trump and what it means for the UC system & higher ed!
@proftwolf.bsky.social
@veenadubal.bsky.social
Tune in on IG or YouTube (link in thread)!
November 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
In one hour! 🔥
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🔔 A reminder that I’m working on a new show with @chenjerai.bsky.social.
It called Unruly Subjects. The first episodes are going to drop very soon.
Listen to the trailer and subscribe here: pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9m...
It called Unruly Subjects. The first episodes are going to drop very soon.
Listen to the trailer and subscribe here: pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9m...
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🔔 A reminder that I’m working on a new show with @chenjerai.bsky.social.
It called Unruly Subjects. The first episodes are going to drop very soon.
Listen to the trailer and subscribe here: pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9m...
It called Unruly Subjects. The first episodes are going to drop very soon.
Listen to the trailer and subscribe here: pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9m...
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Tonight at 7p et @chenjerai.bsky.social and I are doing @aaup.org TV to discuss building a broad and militant coalition fighting for the future of higher education. Join us!
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tonight at 7p et @chenjerai.bsky.social and I are doing @aaup.org TV to discuss building a broad and militant coalition fighting for the future of higher education. Join us!
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Statements before the UN from LA, Chicago, Philadelphia officials on human rights abuses in the US.
LIVE FROM GENEVA: human rights group testifies on U.S. human rights abuses www.youtube.com/live/hjNnVjq...
Information Meeting on the UPR process in the United States of America
YouTube video by UNOG ICTS Event Support Services
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Statements before the UN from LA, Chicago, Philadelphia officials on human rights abuses in the US.
LIVE FROM GENEVA: human rights group testifies on U.S. human rights abuses www.youtube.com/live/hjNnVjq...
Information Meeting on the UPR process in the United States of America
YouTube video by UNOG ICTS Event Support Services
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
LIVE FROM GENEVA: human rights group testifies on U.S. human rights abuses www.youtube.com/live/hjNnVjq...
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Time to listen to “Empire City”, hosted & conceived by the amazing @chenjerai.bsky.social
Historic parallels are uncanny.
Historic parallels are uncanny.
Reggie Williams was walking to a corner store when armed authorities aggressively asked him if he was from Ethiopia or Ghana, he said
He and other Black Memphis residents have been reporting harassment by Trump’s police task force: "I don't feel safe"
He and other Black Memphis residents have been reporting harassment by Trump’s police task force: "I don't feel safe"
“I Don’t Feel Safe”: Black Memphis Residents Report Harassment by Trump’s Police Task Force
A pastor was pulled over for looking lost. A 72-year-old was marched out in his bathrobe due to mistaken identity. Memphis’ mayor welcomed the federal law enforcement surge, but some residents say the...
www.propublica.org
November 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Time to listen to “Empire City”, hosted & conceived by the amazing @chenjerai.bsky.social
Historic parallels are uncanny.
Historic parallels are uncanny.
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The latest, 11pm:
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG; & gain in House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win supreme court
—ME vote-restricting measure loses
—Krasner & Bragg win
—JD's half-brother loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
+ Dem are leading to flip so many local offices.
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG; & gain in House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win supreme court
—ME vote-restricting measure loses
—Krasner & Bragg win
—JD's half-brother loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
+ Dem are leading to flip so many local offices.
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 AM
The latest, 11pm:
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG; & gain in House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win supreme court
—ME vote-restricting measure loses
—Krasner & Bragg win
—JD's half-brother loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
+ Dem are leading to flip so many local offices.
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG; & gain in House
—Dems win NJ-Gov
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win supreme court
—ME vote-restricting measure loses
—Krasner & Bragg win
—JD's half-brother loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
+ Dem are leading to flip so many local offices.
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Private equity destroys 200-year-old book distribution company that libraries around the country rely on and now libraries are having trouble getting new books:
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
Libraries Scramble for Books After Giant Distributor Shuts Down
Why it might have been and may continue to be harder to get new releases from your local library.
www.404media.co
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Private equity destroys 200-year-old book distribution company that libraries around the country rely on and now libraries are having trouble getting new books:
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
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Can't wait, I'm in, comrades!
October 31, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Can't wait, I'm in, comrades!
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Have loved your stuff in the past—sure this will also be good. Looking forward to checking it out.
October 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Have loved your stuff in the past—sure this will also be good. Looking forward to checking it out.