Brian Davis (@briandavisjr.bsky.social)

ΙΦΘ | HBCU grad | History Doctoral Candidate @ Florida State University | 20th Century Black Military Experiences| Opinions are my own.

[Brian Davis (@briandavisjr.bsky.social) @B_DavisJr]

2024 is definitely starting off with a bang! I am proud to announce that I have passed my Oral Comprehension Exam. It feels fantastic to take a second and enjoy this moment. Just one step closer to being Dr. Davis.

[Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles]

Thank you for everything, A.J. 💚

[⚡︎ @_sorrengailll]

Unpopular Opinion:

Caps & Gowns should be FREE at universities whenever a student is graduating.

[Kehinde Andrews @kehinde_andrews]

SAVE #BlackStudiesBCU

@MyBCU has cut the MA Black Studies and Global Justice with NO notice or consultation AND targeted the 5 Black members of staff for potential risk of redundancy

Read the open letter to the Board of Governors and add your name:
https://t.co/nYcKxMMOas

[Mother Jones @MotherJones]

“We’re seeing the greatest purge of Black power since the era of Reconstruction.” https://t.co/GXx1THHgts

[Tim @trouble_man90]

Two Black lawmakers were arrested for their opposition against white state legislators eliminating Black representation in the state of Tennessee.

Absolutely insane things are happening in the year 2026.

[miss talk sum @shootmeadub]

Robin DG Kelley on student activism under the thumb of today’s surveillance state: “The value of keeping things to ourselves has been lost…too many people are thinking in neo-liberal terms, as a “brand,” that’s not a movement…you don’t need credit. It’s the ideas that matter.”

[NAACP @NAACP]

Today’s Supreme Court decision in Louisiana vs. Callais is a direct attack on Black voters and marks a shameful moment in our democracy. This ruling opens the door to racial gerrymandering that will take us back to Jim Crow. This ruling is a betrayal of Black voters and the promise of democracy. We will not stay silent.

https://t.co/4te7bRGtBn

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

Following student protest, South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers says South Carolina Lt. Gov Pamela Evette will no longer speak at the HBCUs commencement:

https://t.co/luhILLsIrv

[Wendell Pierce @WendellPierce]

Dred Scott case
Plessy v. Ferguson
and now today. The U.S. Supreme Court memorializes discriminatory policies into law, generation after generation. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is now constricted, empowering voter suppression of Black Americans. “Makes me sick how far we done fell”

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Trade: Vikings are sending former Pro-Bowl LB Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a third-round pick tonight (No. 98) and a third-round pick next year, per me and @rapsheet.

Greenard and the Eagles reached agreement on a four-year, $100 milllion extension that includes $50 million fully guaranteed, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.

[Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles]

Good morning, Philly! How we feelin'? 👀

[Brian Davis (@briandavisjr.bsky.social) @B_DavisJr]

@kianamknight Congratulations!

[African American Studies, Princeton @PrincetonAAS]

Keeanga‑Yamahtta Taylor joined Jelani Cobb for a timely conversation on Cobb’s new book, "Three or More Is a Riot", tracing a decade of Black protest, backlash, and the forces that shaped our current moment.

[Elle Duncan @elleduncantv]

Geno big mad

[Brian Davis (@briandavisjr.bsky.social) @B_DavisJr]

On to the next one Coach Staley!

[Bazta @BaztaUs]

Inject fun into family time with our Chess Game, where strategy matters and the loser accepts the punishment.

[SHEAR @SHEARites]

Here is 2024 Cohort Anthony Trujillo explaining how the SHEAR DEI Research Fellowship helped address the resource gap for research. The call for applications is open and the deadline for submissions is May 1. For more information and to apply, click here: https://t.co/wvG06Xn6ES.

[Adam X. McNeil, PhD (aka Metaphors & Memes) @CulturedModesty]

The University of Notre Dame’s Initiative on Race and Resilience invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship, beginning in August 2026. We seek a dedicated scholar whose work explores the intersections of race, inequality, and culture.

https://t.co/YG3eO87sz7.

[Brian Davis (@briandavisjr.bsky.social) @B_DavisJr]

The 2026 Society for Military History Conference was a blast. Already looking forward to reconnecting with everyone again next year in New Orleans. #SMH2026

[African Studies Association @ASANewsOnline]

We're pleased to announce this year's ASR Distinguished Lecture! Join us for "Pan-African Futures" delivered by Dr. Adom Getachew this December in New Orleans. Register for the Annual Meeting to attend this inspiring event https://t.co/kVOQ9ce9VT

[SMH Historians @SMH_Historians]

Hello everyone! My name is Brian Davis, a 4th-year PhD Candidate at Florida State University where I research Black military experiences during the Cold War. I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Mark Grimsley Social Media Fellow!