Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph
@drpenieljoseph.bsky.social
Professor, storyteller, writer, pro-democracy, human rights activist.
Four Ways Philanthropy Can Support the Movement for a Third Reconstruction - nonprofitquarterly.org/four-ways-ph...
Four Ways Philanthropy Can Support the Movement for a Third Reconstruction | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Foundations can play an important role in helping movements not only survive but thrive. But doing so requires a shift in mindset—and accountability to the public good.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Four Ways Philanthropy Can Support the Movement for a Third Reconstruction - nonprofitquarterly.org/four-ways-ph...
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A real President ……….
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A real President ……….
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
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This week: we can’t—and we shouldn’t try to—outrun history. Huge thanks to @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social for joining us to talk his new book, civil rights history, and the lessons it holds for us in this moment.
You don’t want to miss this one!
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You don’t want to miss this one!
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Ep 26: The Past that Won't Stay Past with Peniel Joseph
Podcast Episode · In the Meanwhile · 11/21/2025 · 1h 5m
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November 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This week: we can’t—and we shouldn’t try to—outrun history. Huge thanks to @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social for joining us to talk his new book, civil rights history, and the lessons it holds for us in this moment.
You don’t want to miss this one!
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You don’t want to miss this one!
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Breaking: Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms.
Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through this unusual mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump.
www.texastribune.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Breaking: Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms.
Honored to be in conversation with @esglaude.bsky.social and Mark Whitaker @texastribune.org #TribFest25
November 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Honored to be in conversation with @esglaude.bsky.social and Mark Whitaker @texastribune.org #TribFest25
The freedom to read, write, and express ourselves openly and the understanding that America is only ever as strong as the example of our infinitely powerful compassion which reading helps us to manifest in our private and public lives.
November 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The freedom to read, write, and express ourselves openly and the understanding that America is only ever as strong as the example of our infinitely powerful compassion which reading helps us to manifest in our private and public lives.
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Why is labor power essential to democracy?
For week 2 of our @npquarterly.bsky.social Third Reconstruction series, @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & @dorianwarren.bsky.social look at U.S. history.
Read why the path out of authoritarianism runs through a multiracial labor movement: demos.nyc/43lmRwx
For week 2 of our @npquarterly.bsky.social Third Reconstruction series, @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & @dorianwarren.bsky.social look at U.S. history.
Read why the path out of authoritarianism runs through a multiracial labor movement: demos.nyc/43lmRwx
Forging a Path to Democracy with Labor and Solidarity at the Center - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
To build the democracy we never had, activating people power—animated by an inclusive vision for our economy, especially through labor unions—is essential.
demos.nyc
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Why is labor power essential to democracy?
For week 2 of our @npquarterly.bsky.social Third Reconstruction series, @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & @dorianwarren.bsky.social look at U.S. history.
Read why the path out of authoritarianism runs through a multiracial labor movement: demos.nyc/43lmRwx
For week 2 of our @npquarterly.bsky.social Third Reconstruction series, @darrickhamilton.bsky.social & @dorianwarren.bsky.social look at U.S. history.
Read why the path out of authoritarianism runs through a multiracial labor movement: demos.nyc/43lmRwx
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What is the single thing that has surprised you most about the second Trump administration?
Philippe Reines, John Yoo, Gish Jen, Donald Kettl, Tanzina Vega, Cass Sunstein, Paul Dans, Kenji Yoshino, Sally Quinn & @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social write in:
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Philippe Reines, John Yoo, Gish Jen, Donald Kettl, Tanzina Vega, Cass Sunstein, Paul Dans, Kenji Yoshino, Sally Quinn & @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social write in:
www.notus.org/perspectives...
What is the single thing that has surprised you most about the second Trump administration?
Philippe Reines, John Yoo, Gish Jen, Donald Kettl, Tanzina Vega, Cass Sunstein, Paul Dans, Kenji Yoshino, Sally Quinn, Peniel Joseph
www.notus.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
What is the single thing that has surprised you most about the second Trump administration?
Philippe Reines, John Yoo, Gish Jen, Donald Kettl, Tanzina Vega, Cass Sunstein, Paul Dans, Kenji Yoshino, Sally Quinn & @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social write in:
www.notus.org/perspectives...
Philippe Reines, John Yoo, Gish Jen, Donald Kettl, Tanzina Vega, Cass Sunstein, Paul Dans, Kenji Yoshino, Sally Quinn & @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social write in:
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Texas Writer Award winner Peniel Joseph on the meaning of freedom ahead of Texas Book Fest www.statesman.com/entertainmen...
The state's best authors convene at Texas Book Festival
Texas Book Festival brings over 300 authors to the Texas Capitol for the free event on Nov. 8-9, spotlighting UT professor Peniel Joseph, Texas literary voices.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Texas Writer Award winner Peniel Joseph on the meaning of freedom ahead of Texas Book Fest www.statesman.com/entertainmen...
Texas Writer Award winner Peniel Joseph on the meaning of freedom ahead of Texas Book Fest www.statesman.com/entertainmen...
The state's best authors convene at Texas Book Festival
Texas Book Festival brings over 300 authors to the Texas Capitol for the free event on Nov. 8-9, spotlighting UT professor Peniel Joseph, Texas literary voices.
www.statesman.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Texas Writer Award winner Peniel Joseph on the meaning of freedom ahead of Texas Book Fest www.statesman.com/entertainmen...
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“A Third Reconstruction unapologetically embraces justice as the beating heart of an expansive multiracial democracy.” nonprofitquarterly.org/why-the-stru... @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social @demosorg.bsky.social @steve-npq.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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November 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“A Third Reconstruction unapologetically embraces justice as the beating heart of an expansive multiracial democracy.” nonprofitquarterly.org/why-the-stru... @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social @demosorg.bsky.social @steve-npq.bsky.social
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🔥 Launching today: A 6-week series with @npquarterly.bsky.social on building a Third Reconstruction. Read about how we defeat authoritarianism and build a multiracial democracy—even when the odds seem impossible.
First, @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social on the path forward: demos.nyc/3JuC8Va
First, @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social on the path forward: demos.nyc/3JuC8Va
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.
demos.nyc
November 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🔥 Launching today: A 6-week series with @npquarterly.bsky.social on building a Third Reconstruction. Read about how we defeat authoritarianism and build a multiracial democracy—even when the odds seem impossible.
First, @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social on the path forward: demos.nyc/3JuC8Va
First, @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social on the path forward: demos.nyc/3JuC8Va
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.
nonprofitquarterly.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Why the Struggle for a Third Reconstruction Remains the Struggle for Our Times - nonprofitquarterly.org/why-the-stru... @demosorg.bsky.social
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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
Esteemed guests: @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social and @saigrundy.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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
Esteemed guests: @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social and @saigrundy.bsky.social
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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
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
September 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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
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
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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.
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.
September 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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.
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.
Thank You Wilmington Public Library!
September 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Thank You Wilmington Public Library!
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/
September 23, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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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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'!
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'!
September 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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'!
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'!
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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
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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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August 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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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
#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
August 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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
#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
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
August 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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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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!
www.politicon.com/podcasts/196...
www.politicon.com/podcasts/196...
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...
www.politicon.com
July 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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!
www.politicon.com/podcasts/196...
www.politicon.com/podcasts/196...
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Started yesterday, ‘Freedom Season’ by @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social . A deep dive into 1963 with an amazing array of protagonists.
August 14, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Started yesterday, ‘Freedom Season’ by @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social . A deep dive into 1963 with an amazing array of protagonists.