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Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social · 20h

Why the Struggle for a Third Reconstruction Remains the Struggle for Our Times - nonprofitquarterly.org/why-the-stru... @demosorg.bsky.social

Why the Struggle for a Third Reconstruction Remains the Struggle for Our Times - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

At a time of racial justice backlash, a call for a full-throated multiracial democracy may seem audacious—it’s also a necessary movement to preserve US democracy at all.

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kalwradio.bsky.social @kalwradio.bsky.social · Sep 30

This week on The Authoritarian Playbook, we examine the Trump Administration's attacks on museums and cultural institutions. How are these policies affecting Black and Indigenous communities and the preservation of history?

Esteemed guests: @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social and @saigrundy.bsky.social

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Sep 26

HAPPY BOOKAVERSARY
Bayard Rustin Legacy of Protest & Politics
@nyupress.bsky.social
Black Queer Civil LGTBQIA Rights pioneer
Powerful book
@rustincenter.bsky.social
Board Members
@drpenieljoseph.bsky.social
Walter Naegle
Chief Activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber
& friend
@jonathaneig.bsky.social

HAPPY BOOKAVERSARY!
The pivotal “Bayard Rustin: A Legacy of Protest & Politics” published by NYU Press amplifyin’ our inspirational namesake Black Queer Civil & LGTBQIA+ Rights pioneer Bayard Rustin now a powerful part of our quintessential Queer History Archive & awesome addition to our dedicated BRCSJ Defenders of the Right to Read Library
PROUD this powerful book edited by Michael Long features Beloved Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice Board Members Dr. Peniel Joseph & Walter Naegle as well as our Chief Activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber & good friend Jonathan Eig & so many other fab folx!
Get yer own signed copy here at BRCSJ HQ or order online to support our significant safe-space~
https://www.rustincenter.org/brcsjmerch

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JFK Library Foundation @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social · Sep 26

Historian @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social says coalition-building is as vital to the fight for civil rights today as it was in 1963.
At a #JFKForum, he reflects on President Kennedy’s June 11 Address on Civil Rights as a call for Americans across the nation to join together in pursuit of racial justice.

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Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social · Sep 25

Thank You Wilmington Public Library!

Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social · Sep 23

From the Birmingham campaign to JFK’s call to action, 1963 changed the course of history. On Live from the LBJ Library, I explore why that pivotal year still resonates—and what it means for the present. Catch it on PBS Friday at 7:30 PM www.pbs.org/show/live-from-the-lbj-library-with-mark-updegrove/

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Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social · Sep 17

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Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove | Peniel Joseph | Season 2 | Episode 212

Historian Peniel Joseph on 1963 as an inflection point in the quest for civil rights.

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Sep 12

Our @rustincenter.bsky.social co-conspirin’ with BRCSJ Board Vice-Prez @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social
Community conversation Princeton U Prof Laurence Ralph princetonpl.bsky.social
Bought powerful book “Freedom Season” for our Queer Safe-Space
Thanx @brcsjqueered.bsky.social & all y'all representin'!

Our BRCSJ wreckin’ crew co-conspirin’ with Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice Board Vice-Prez Dr. Peniel Joseph
Equally inspired by community conversation with Princeton University Anthropology Prof. Laurence Ralph at Princeton Public Library in collab with Humanities Council at Princeton
Bought a copy of Brother Peniel’s powerful new book “Freedom Season” for our Queer Safe-Space in support of our friends at Labyrinth Books Princeton
Much love & respect to BRCSJQueerEducator Dr. Sara & all y’all who showed up & glowed up at this extraordinary event!

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Simon Grivet @simongrivet.bsky.social · Aug 21

4/5 De forts relents mccarthystes : l’analyse de l’historien @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social après les dernières déclarations du Président Trump à propos du Smithsonian qui parlerait « trop » de l’esclavage

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Scholar says Trump's efforts to reframe U.S. history is 'reminiscent of McCarthyism'

President Trump described Smithsonian museums as “out of control” for emphasizing, in his view, “how bad slavery was.” It's part of a pattern by Trump in his second term to reframe historical narrativ...

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RobertNDouglass🇺🇳🇵🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺🇰🇷🇯🇵 @realantipartisan.bsky.social · Aug 24

Washington Journal
#CSPAN #CSPANWJ
Skeet at @c-span.bsky.social and cspanwj.bsky.social

University of Texas Austin's Peniel Joseph @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social to discuss Trump Administration policies on race, culture, and portrayals of U.S. history.

WATCH: tinyurl.com/mrs8fenh

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Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social · Aug 20

Looking forward to being conversation with friends and colleagues about Freedom Season in September. @princetonpl.bsky.social @ptseminaryiym.bsky.social @jfklibraryfdn.bsky.social @hachetteaudio.bsky.social @hachetteus.bsky.social

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Dr. Zil Roars (Paul H. White, Ph.D.) @drzilwhite.bsky.social · Jul 26

Damn, DAMN! I wish that I had heard this when it first came out. Great discussion by @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social & @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social on #JusticeByDesign. I realized about a third of the way through that I was on a panel a few years ago with Dr. Joseph!

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1963: A Pivotal Year - Politicon

Kimberly Atkins Stohr is joined by historian Peniel Joseph to discus the pivotal year of 1963 in the context of America's civil rights movement, exploring its significance, the parallels to contempora...

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Matthew Sullivan @sulli864.bsky.social · Aug 14

Started yesterday, ‘Freedom Season’ by @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social . A deep dive into 1963 with an amazing array of protagonists.

‘Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America’s Civil Rights Revolution’ by Peniel E Joseph. Black & white
Photo depicts a group of predominantly African American protestors,
Most are smiling, cheering and clapping.

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Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice @rustincenter.bsky.social · Aug 17

Happy BRCSJ Boardaversary @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social
As Vice Prez @rustincenter.bsky.social Board, Director of Center for Study of Race & Democracy, Black Power scholar & author, your work embodies our intersectional mission to carry on legacy of LGBTQIA & Civil Rights Queer Pioneer Bayard Rustin

Happy BRCSJ Boardaversary Dr. Peniel Joseph!
As Vice Prez of our Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice Board of Directors, Founding Director at the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, one of our nation's leading Black Power scholars, & a NYT best-sellin' author to boot, you embody our extraordinary work to carry on the intersectional legacy of LGBTQIA+ & Civil Rights Black Queer Pioneer Bayard Rustin, & we are honored by your continued belief & stalwart support of our meaningful mission in community, camaraderie, & co-conspiracy...
You indeed inspire us all to move forward in powerful ways each & every day in the Beautiful Struggle~
Thanx for all you do & all you are!
Basic Books The LBJ School of Public Affairs History Department - University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin
Division of Campus and Community Engagement Seal Press

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Adrian Miller @soulfoodscholar.bsky.social · Jul 3

Great to meet and hear a fascinating presentation by @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social on his latest book, "Freedom Summer." Thanks to the Boulder Bookstore and the Museum of Boulder for hosting!

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Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social · Jul 3

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Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle @dytsras.bsky.social · Jun 29

Shoutout to @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social on the biography of Stokely Carmichael and the Black Power movement

Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle @dytsras.bsky.social · Jun 29

This man right here!!

Should be celebrating his 84th birthday today.

Whenever we speak of the Greats like Malcolm or Martin, or even John Lewis, his name should be right there too.

Unfortunately he died of prostate cancer in 1998, but he was one of them ones! ✊🏾

#WeWantBlackPower
#BlackPower

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Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social · Jun 29

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What James Baldwin and 1963 Teach Us About Building Consensus Today

Listen now | Podcast version of my conversation with Professor Peniel E. Joseph

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Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social · Jun 29

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Episode 329: Peniel Joseph Relates How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution

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Boulder Bookstore @boulderbookstore.bsky.social · Jun 25

Purchase tickets to attend at eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-with-peniel-e-joseph-tickets-1243587847729

Author Talk with Peniel E. Joseph

Join us for an exciting evening with author Peniel E. Joseph at the Museum of Boulder!

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Boulder Bookstore @boulderbookstore.bsky.social · Jun 25

We're excited for @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social to be here next week to celebrate his new book, "Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America’s Civil Rights Revolution," over at the
Museum of Boulder! This is also a great opportunity to check out the Proclaiming Colorado's Black History exhibit.

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Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social · Jun 24

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Peniel E. Joseph, Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution

Podcast Episode · The Bookshop Podcast · 06/23/2025 · 54m

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Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social · Jun 24

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Peniel E. Joseph, Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America's Civil Rights Revolution

Podcast Episode · The Bookshop Podcast · 06/23/2025 · 54m

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Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social · Jun 24

Discussing Freedom Season on C-SPAN Q & A.