TENURED Professor @rutgers_newark · Director @CPRARutgers · Author of #TheLastPlantation (@PrincetonUPress) · My dog is named after Beyonce.
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The Last Plantation is out May 21, 2024 via @PrincetonUPress and is available for preorder from all major book sellers.
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Thank you @blackcapitol for zooming into SOCI 151: Intro to Sociology today @Vassar to do Q&A on The Last Plantation!
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We're hiring a postdoc!
Join me and my brilliant colleague as we pursue bold, transformative research on race and politics.
We're looking for a scholar passionate about advancing public-engaged scholarship and teaching. @CpraRutgers
Apply now! jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/24…
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
Another incredible presidential panel at #ESS2025 focused on the politics of dissent. Diane Wong, @hebagowayed, and James Jones examined dissent and consent in the current political climate, and how sociologists and academics can dissent to interrupt cycles of oppression.
I'm a huge fan of @LeftOfBlack, so I was thrilled to join Dr. Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan) for a conversation about The Last Plantation.
Check it out! 👇🏾 youtube.com/watch?v=84i3i5U4…
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"A revealing look at the covert and institutionalized racism lurking in the congressional workplace" -- @PrincetonUPress
@blackcapitol joins @LeftOfBlack to discuss his new book, 'The Last Plantation: Racism and Resistance in the Halls of Congress'
youtube.com/watch?v=84i3i5U4…
Had the absolute pleasure of spending several hours with the brilliant @Joyannreid a few weeks ago. Her sharp insight and breadth of knowledge left me in awe—especially her ability to draw prescient historical connections that illuminate the present.
But what impressed me most was what I observed off stage: her kindness, generosity with her time, and unwavering commitment to the communities she centers in her analysis. A true force. #JoyReid
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
NEW EPISODE: youtu.be/84i3i5U42Ac?si=74Zs… In these politically volatile times, Black staffers are doing the work to fight for American democracy on Capitol Hill. @blackcapitol joins host @NewBlackMan to discuss his new book, “The Last Plantation: Racism and Resistance in the Halls of Congress,” from @PrincetonUPress
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
Masks off.
This is biological essentialism.
This is racist and wrong.
RFK Jr.‘s response alone should be disqualifying for an HHS secretary.
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
I'm no longer moved when Trump says blatantly bigoted stuff. Perhaps white people are, but I'm not.
The media is lacking precision.
Part of ceding power is surrendering language and allowing meanings to be muddied.
"anti-DEI"= muddy
"Segregationist"= clear
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
It is not legal in the US to hire people based on their racial or ethnic background. Affirmative Action primarily means ensuring job postings are widely distributed and reach a broad range of people. This strategy helps you find better candidates.
An important and timely op-ed
Check out my latest OpEd!
Americans are going rogue when it comes to their health. "It is not necessarily a rebellious spirit but an unreliable health care system that compels staunch individualism."
newsweek.com/americans-are-g…
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
Honored and excited to talk about visions of reparations in the higher ed sector @ISGRJRutgers on February 5th!!!
We’re excited to announce the keynote address for the next @sawyerrunewark seminar on Feb 5 by internationally recognized historian, cultural critic, and public advocate @DavarianBaldwin!
Please join us for this signature event!
Register here: go.rutgers.edu/reparations
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
Commit these words to memory: "Am I being detained or am I free to go?" If any officer of the law stops you, you can always ask if you are free to go.
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
Tomorrow is the first day of Spring semester. Once again, in my "Introduction to Sociology," I am sharing one of my favorite slides. Even though we are covering a lot of the classics, sociologists are no longer a bunch of old white dudes with beards.
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Last month, Representative Pearson came to inspire and be inspired by the Rutgers Newark Students. ✨ Pearson's impactful words helped navigate post-election thoughts with his insight and experience in local elections. 🙌
📸 Video/photo creds: Lamar Carter @shotbysbd
An exciting event at @Rutgers_Newark next week! 🎉
I’ll be in conversation with the incredible Joy Ann Reid. Don’t miss it—join us!
Register at go.rutgers.edu/JoyReid
Join CPRA for Conversations on Race, Politics & Media with Joy-Ann Reid! Sat, Feb 1, 2025, 11AM–2PM at Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall. Free event w/ Q&A, book signing, and light lunch served. Registration required: go.rutgers.edu/JoyReid
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It’s finally out:
“The Illumination of Black Twitter: Charles Mills, Race, and Digital Media Theory”
Thanks @SimonDawes2 and @meejatheory
Shoutout to @KathrynSBelle for help with this!
mediatheoryjournal.org/2024/…
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
My new piece in @TIME on why people still believe in the disproven vaccine-autism link.
Vaccine “injury” suggests autism “recovery” is possible. It’s misinformation that gives families hope.
The real problem: being disabled in the US fucking sucks.
time.com/7203351/trump-and-r…
Excited to see The Last Plantation featured as a 2024 favorite by Capitol insiders! Check out the full list from Roll Call: rollcall.com/2024/12/05/capi…