TENURED Professor @rutgers_newark · Director @CPRARutgers · Author of #TheLastPlantation (@PrincetonUPress) · My dog is named after Beyonce.
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James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
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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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.
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
"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'
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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.
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.
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
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
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
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…
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
In September 2025 @CAU will celebrate the founding of the W. E. B. Du Bois led Atlanta Sociological Laboratory
Through a Du Boisian Lens-Informing Public Policy Through Empirical Social Research: A Symposium Honoring the 130th Anniversary of Sociology at Atlanta University
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James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
It's official. The number of women serving in Congress will *DROP* following the 2024 elections.
Going into Election Day, 151 women served in Congress. In the 119th Congress, 150 women will serve.
cawp.rutgers.edu/blog/congre…
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
GA turnout rates as a share of the citizen voting-age population, by race and gender. Larger drop in turnout for Black men than other groups. White women + men saw an increase. #gapol @cliff_notes @blkprofcct @PoliticallyGa @bluestein @goodauth (note NOT adj. for felon disenfr.)
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
Today, the @CFPB announced that it will enforce the @FTC's Click-to-Cancel Rule against financial companies that illegally create an obstacle course to cancel a subscription.
1. Too often, businesses make people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription.
Today @FTC finalized a rule requiring that businesses make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up for one.
ftc.gov/news-events/news/pre…
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
GA is the first state to release full vote history for 2024. As a share of the citizen voting-age population, turnout rates went up for all groups compared to 2020 🚨except Black Georgians🚨 #gapol @bluestein @MurphyAJC @cliff_notes @blkprofcct @markniesse @nattheproducer
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
RFK Jr.'s plans to weaken public health will certainly harm poor and middle class families--those who are least able to exercise choice when it comes to health. By prioritizing personal choice and pulling back population health initiatives (like vaccines, fluoride)... (1/3)
James R. Jones, PhD retweeted
My latest "How to Build a Democracy: From Fannie Lou Hamer and Barbara Jordan to Stacey Abrams"...it's FREE for a limited time.
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New Cambridge Element How to Build a Democracy by @Dr_CMGreer is now free to read for 4 weeks!
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#cambridgeelements #politics
