Having police violently break up protests and then calling them “violent protests” is an old trick that succeeds only when the press takes the bait which is what’s happening now

Students at UChicago encampment gather in silence around a speaker for radio broadcast of WKCR 89.9, Columbia’s student station. Student press are producing incredible coverage as swarms of NYPD riot cops pepper spray, beat and arrest their classmates for protesting genocide

Tune in to WKCR right now for immediate updates on the major developments on and around campus as we see a massive increase of NYPD while protesters continue to occupy Hamilton Hall.

89.9 FM & WKCR.org

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Professor Steve Tamari is a historian of the early modern Middle East. He is a Palestinian Quaker from Jaffa and Little Rock. I look forward to a statement from the American Historical Association.

A professional society I belong to that had not yet said a word about Gaza (but jumped to action when Russia invaded Ukraine) finally did so bc of protests by students at its University. These students are savvy and resolute and what they are doing is working.

It’s not just our homes that are at risk from climate change; it’s our customs, songs, and stories. Visit the link below to read more on how folklore can help pass down traditions in the face of climate disasters.
yesmagazine.org/environment/20…

Looking forward to being a part of Harvard Folklore & Mythology's Symposium this weekend! I'll be speaking on what we can learn about folklore's role in collective organizing and labor struggle by looking at the 2018-2019 West Virginia Educators' Strikes. folkmyth.fas.harvard.edu/2023-appalachi…

Dream pairing of sarah bachman’s visionary art with Marcus Rediker’s writing!! Can’t wait to give this book to all the kids I know

Today's the last day for public comment on the proposed federal prison in Letcher Co, KY. The BOP admits there will be 'negligible benefit' to locals in terms of jobs/income. Just 1 of the many reasons this prison should not be built! Submit your comment: bit.ly/NoNewPrisonEIS…

Kentucky friends: Ruby Daniels is INCREDIBLE—come on down to Berea tonight to listen and learn.

Berea community! Join us TONIGHT at 5:15 at the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center for a talk by Afrolachian forager &herbalist Ruby Daniels from Stanaford, WV. The event is free & open to the public and snacks will be provided. Learn more about Ruby in this SmithsonianFolklife video youtube.com/watch?v=qYJ-kQ…

Gonna need some of her Hurricane High School classmates to weigh in here 😏

🚨 Cool job alert 🚨

Excited to be back in NC this weekend to help celebrate 30 years of the peerless Southern Cultures & UNC Center for Study of the American South (and catch a rosalimusic hometown show too)!

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Who are they gonna cast to play the Morris Brothers (Yablonski’s band and ad hoc security guards)??

The saxophone player on the Democracy Now theme song really goes hard