Dr. Robert Widell, Jr.

history prof; abolitionist; author Birmingham and the Long Black Freedom Struggle

[Kyle Whitmire @WarOnDumb]

The Alabama Archives invited an LGBTQ historian to speak. Now Alabama lawmakers are trying to fire the Archives' trustees and replace them with political appointments.
🧵 https://t.co/pLlcsgIflX

[MHS Research @MHS_Research]

On 25 Apr @ 5p (E), join @MatKautz as he presents "From Segregation to Suspension: School Discipline in Boston Schools & the Rise of Mass Incarceration." @ProfessorWidell commenting. Part of our Modern America Series.

This is a free hybrid program: <https://t.co/ypqu2uCexD>

[Dr. Robert Widell, Jr. @ProfessorWidell]

⁦@ProfJeffries⁩ you headed to Atlanta for this? https://t.co/3Iy1bbRg1K

[Dr. Robert Widell, Jr. @ProfessorWidell]

⁦@SimonBalto⁩ makes it plain: https://t.co/tgC0CvgDXN

[Braden Gall @BradenGall]

"Rub some church on it."

The only piece you need to read about Auburn's decision.

Well done, @thejasonkirk

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[John Archibald @JohnArchibald]

Auburn has a problem.
https://t.co/ZGkAH2qZMr

[Dr. Robert Widell, Jr. @ProfessorWidell]

@hoop3r @JourSouHist @sarahschulman3 @danroyles @jimdowns1 @ianlekus work would be of great value here

[Beth Shelburne @bshelburne]

We urge Governor Ivey to pause executions in Alabama. - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/nZoVlxPyZS via @Change

[Dr. Robert Widell, Jr. @ProfessorWidell]

@pmrenfro Terrible news. He and I were in graduate school together. An outstanding person and a great loss.

[Anna Claire Vollers @acvollers]

Roe's been overturned and if you live in the South, your reproductive choices suddenly look much different than they did yesterday. Here's our @reckonsouth explainer on what you can expect now: https://t.co/Tbuea2HyA5

[Reckon @reckonnews]

“Black joy saved my life," TC Caldwell says. "Seeing somebody live and have joy and to know that there are more and more kids coming out because they can see themselves and see other people – that’s power. It’s enough.”

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[Dr. Robert Widell, Jr. @ProfessorWidell]

@SimonBalto @mfkantor @Prof_Suddler They were being polite by including the “for even asking” qualifier.

[Imara Jones @imarajones]

Local trans organizations to support in Alabama especially @TKO_Alabama.

[Dr. Robert Widell, Jr. @ProfessorWidell]

@CharlesLHughes2 https://t.co/gev4lwIadx

[Dr. Robert Widell, Jr. @ProfessorWidell]

@CharlesLHughes2 I may be the only person who immediately thought of the episode of Gimme a Break when they were on Wheel. “Give me Liberty or give me a brand new car!”

[Dr. Robert Widell, Jr. @ProfessorWidell]

@LucianoLocks9 @_RCB3 @PabloEscoburner Duke and Auburn fan here. Maybe check your info on 1999 before posting?

[Dr. Robert Widell, Jr. @ProfessorWidell]

@ProfJeffries @jpbach We root for Liverpool in our house and are of the (correct) opinion that Man U are evil. Can’t say we’re overly fond of Chelsea either.

[Dr. Robert Widell, Jr. @ProfessorWidell]

@dnbrgr Next time I’ll just go with tl;dr

[Dr. Robert Widell, Jr. @ProfessorWidell]

@pmrenfro I’ve used Lianna & 1985 for LGBTQ and 3 Kings & Red Dawn (the original) for militarism/empire in my Recent US in Film course. Happy to share a syllabus w/ companion readings.