Kellie Carter Jackson: We Refuse

Boston! Join us! Today! I'll be speaking at Brookline Booksmith at 7pm. Free and open to the public.

Excited to sign books!

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As the Jeremiah Wright scandal exploded, for many Americans, it was their first glimpse into the style, anger, and politics of the Black church. Full video is up now for paid subscribers --> thisdaypod.substack.com

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Ken Burns: How to 250 [Full Conversation] Our full chat with the filmmaker for paying newsletter subscribers

This was a really interesting conversation between @jodyavirgan.com, @kcarterjackson.bsky.social, @pastpunditry.bsky.social, and Ken Burns about history, art, revolution, and, of course America 250 in the present moment. (You should subscribe!)

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This week, a two-part look at Barack Obama, Reverend Wright, and "A More Perfect Union." Part one is in the podcast feed now, full episode plus some bonus episodes on the way for newsletter subscribers. thisdaypod.com

Why Did a Man Build This Secret Passageway Below a Dresser Drawer Nearly 200 Years Ago? Historians Think It Was Part of the Underground Railroad Staffers at the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan are unraveling the mysteries of the narrow tunnel, which is hidden beneath a piece of built-in furniture on the second floor

Africana studies professor @kcarterjackson.bsky.social said she’s seen Underground Railroad hiding spots in attics, in cellars, and beneath false floors, but prior to now, she’s never seen one inside a drawer...

Read more from @smithsonianmag.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4b1pMNI

Putting the finishing touches on this one now, it's a great one. Sign up now so you get it as soon as it drops! @pastpunditry.bsky.social @kcarterjackson.bsky.social

Perfect winter reading...IJS

Ohhhhh Courtney B. Vance! First voice that popped in my head!

This Day (A History Show) | Jody Avirgan | Substack The newsletter home for This Day, a history podcast. Sign up for America250 watch, the home for news and analysis of America's big birthday. Paid subscribers also get early ad-free, full-video access ...

You're also supporting a crew that's trying to help us understand 250 years of the American experiment, and stand up for the work of history here in 2026. Which, you know, is kinda tough these days! Thanks, on behalf of @pastpunditry.bsky.social @kcarterjackson.bsky.social, for being a part of it.

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Next on "50 Weeks That Shaped America" -- the TV show ROOTS brings the story of American slavery to the masses. Lucky for us, we have @kcarterjackson.bsky.social, who literally wrote a book on ROOTS, as our guide. Paying subscribers to our newsletter get full, ad-free access tomorrow! thisdaypod.com

Gold Rush! (1848) [Part 1] Podcast Episode · This Day · 02/03/2026 · 35m

Love this episode, our latest "50 Weeks That Shaped America" series. The discovery of gold and the invention of modern American capitalism -- plus a bunch of dudes who just could not keep their mouths shut podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... @kcarterjackson.bsky.social @pastpunditry.bsky.social

Thank you! It's arresting! 😆😆😆

Ayeeeeee! Happy Black History Month!

"WE REFUSE: A Forceful History of Black Resistance" by @kcarterjackson.bsky.social is now available in paperback!

Named a Best Book of 2024 by Smithsonian * Kirkus * Chicago Review of Books * Emancipator

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On embracing the ‘urgency of now’ and unconditional love on MLK Day People across the US are moving on from the empty platitudes MLK Day often evokes – and embodying King’s words

My latest for the Guardian...Happy MLK!

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Thanks Jody!

The difference between losing weight & being "healthy" : It's Been a Minute What are we missing something in the conversation around obesity and GLP-1s? Oprah Winfrey’s new book, Enough, co-authored by endocrinologist Dr. Ania Jastreboff is one of many new narratives attempti...

Hey, hey! Got to be on one of my FAVORITE podcasts, NPR's It's Been a Minute! We talk all things Oprah, her new book, and GLP-1s. Enjoy!

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It's Been a Minute: The difference between losing weight & being "healthy"
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My Top 10 Books I read this year. These books stood out the most as not only beautifully written studies, but ones that challenged my understanding of the meaning of freedom.

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Yes! Al Bundy! Yes! 🤪🤪🤪

Some great titles in here including @vermontgmg.bsky.social @pastpunditry.bsky.social @kcarterjackson.bsky.social and a bunch of other great authors I can't find on bluesky!

Every year, we put together a @bookshop.org list featuring the authors we've had on the show. Here's 2025's -- still time to pick up a gift for the history lover in your life! bookshop.org/wishlists/6a...

I had the honor of serving on your search committee, seeing the enthusiasm over your hire, and I've had the joy of watching you kill it in the classroom, step up to leadership roles, and publish what I know will be a multi-award winning book! I'm bursting with pride!

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Congratulations Dr. Chipo Dendere! You are beloved and brilliant! Wellesley is so lucky to have you!

Being Chair of your department can be so challenging. It's often a job no one wants. But the best and I mean HANDS DOWN BEST PART is being able to tell your colleague ... in your best Oprah voice, "You just earned TENUUUUURRRRRRE!

You sure did make a new friend! Thank YOU for reminding us all that our participation matters. Keep refusing!

A photo just before sunrise outside the Smithsonian Museum of American History with Kellie Carter Jackson, Jody Avirgan, me, and Nate DiMeo

Photo of Jonathan Feingold of Boston University (#raceclass) talking about the courts with a red chair and a laptop in front of him.

Photo of Kellie Carter Jackson and Josh Levin, who spoke about the resistance to David Duke (listen to season 4 of Slow Burn for his deep dive into Duke).

Photo of Elyssa Feder of Rising Organizers speaking about the Hands Off Our History campaign, standing in front of the Washington Monument.

sharing some photos from yesterday’s incredible teach-in in dc. such a privilege to organize with @natedimeo.bsky.social, @jodyavirgan.com, and @kcarterjackson.bsky.social. Pictured: early morning brilliance from @jpygold.bsky.social, @joshuablevin.bsky.social & @elyssafeder.bsky.social

Kellie Carter Jackson standing on a park bench, wearing a shirt that reads “Octavia Butler tried to tell us.”

A man wearing a Veterans for Peace symbol holding an upside down American flag while a speaker addresses a large crowd.

A sign that reads “teach in” taped to a post, in front of a large crowd, while Tressie McMillan Cottom speaks.

Cathy Harris speaks to a crowd about civil service reform.

@kcarterjackson.bsky.social preached the joy of resistance as only she can when teaching us about the abolitionist movement, & Cathy Harris spoke about her service to the Merit Systems Protection Board prior to her illegal firing. And so many amazing people came out to listen, learn, and organize!

Why we’re holding a teach-in about American history at the Smithsonian | Kellie Carter Jackson and Nicole Hemmer Podcasters, professors, journalists and ordinary citizens will gather in Washington as the Trump regime wages war on history

In today’s Guardian with @kcarterjackson.bsky.social, explaining why teach-ins (like the one we’re holding Sunday!) are a vital part of activism.

A poster announcing a teach-in in washington DC. Sunday, October 26th - Sunup to Sundown Washington, DC - The National Mall “AMERICA’S FRONT YARD” FEATURING KELLIE CARTER JACKSON, NICOLE HEMMER, DEREK MUSGROVE, NATE DIMEO, TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM, AMANDA SEALES, JODY AVIRGAN, JAMES FALLOWS, MARTHA JONES, MARCIA CHATELAIN, PAUL BUTLER, NATHAN CONNOLLY, AND MORE

Announcing a good ol’ fashioned Teach-In in Washington, DC on Sunday, October 26th.

We’ll convene for a series of lectures, stories, and conversations to celebrate and stand up for the work of history and museums.

Shoutout to @natedimeo.bsky.social for bringing this idea to us.

See you in DC!