charlesmckinney.bsky.social
Father. Husband. Son. Professor of History and Africana Studies, Rhodes College. Think and write about Civil Rights, Black Politics, MLK and the pursuit of Greater Freedom. Semi-retired Saxophone player. Closeted Poet. Never Post-Black.
👤 Joined on 20 November 2024
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@charlesmckinney.bsky.socialWe woke up thinking about the long shadow of all the workers’ wins and even their losses. We made it free to watch the short documentary that dominated my life this year. Happy Labor Day. vimeo.com/1224659811/7...
Show PostThinking about the Founders of Mechanics and Farmers Bank, Black Durham, and the "Brotherhood" medium.com/p/e5dd14b8f10e
Show PostWhen Mansfield, Tx was forced to integrate in the 60s—after having resisted segregation in 1956—the principal who had said it wasn’t his job to remove Black effigies from the flagpole in 1956 was now superintendent. How do you think integration went for Black students?
Show PostAnd we *barely* integrated in the first place.
Show PostSent these to my therapist at 9 am. I’m totally normal, why do you ask??
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