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Dr. Peniel Emmaus Joseph
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Professor, storyteller, writer, pro-democracy, human rights activist.
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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
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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
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.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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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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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
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November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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 8:04 PM
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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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November 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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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
September 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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HAPPY BOOKAVERSARY
Bayard Rustin Legacy of Protest & Politics
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Black Queer Civil LGTBQIA Rights pioneer
Powerful book
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Board Members
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Walter Naegle
Chief Activist Robt Martin Seda-Schreiber
& friend
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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
September 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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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.
September 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Thank You Wilmington Public Library!
September 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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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
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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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September 17, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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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'!
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!
September 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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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

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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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August 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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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
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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
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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!

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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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July 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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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.
August 14, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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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
August 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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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!
July 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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July 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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July 1, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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Shoutout to @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social on the biography of Stokely Carmichael and the Black Power movement
dytsras.bsky.social 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
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June 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM