Chenjerai Kumanyika
Study & teach critical media studies of empire Creator and host of Empire City @nyu_journalism Stories/ Political ed @crookedmedia @sceneonradio @uncivilshow @mothstories @streetpoetsinc
- A Maryland town wanted Trump to cut waste. Now it's a target www.npr.org/2025/05/05/n...
- 1) I’m thrilled to accept the Webby Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in podcasting. Our podcast is just one example showing that the authoritarian crackdown on DEI is an attempt to replace real history, real research and the real work of democracy w/ some fascist bs we aint trying to hear
- 2) A huge thank you to the Webby Awards and to everyone who voted! And supreme respect and thanks to my wife Saadiqa and my daughter Eniola, Diane Hodson, Peter Bresnan, N’Jeri Eaton, George Lavender, Marshall Lewy, Sarah Geismer, Katie Long, Alison Falzetta, Leo Duran, Sam Riddell, Boen Wang….
- 3) Sydney Rapp, Axel Kacoutié, Heather Ann Thompson History Studios, Mandi Gorenstein, Phyllis Fletcher, Myrriah Gossett, Lilly Workneh, Tommy Vietor, Jen Sargent, and everyone at Crooked Media and Wondery. I’m deeply honored. Thank you.
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- Communication, Culture and Critique is an essential place for critical scholarship and it has been absolutely pivotal to my own education. Please follow, and check out our latest article from our editorial collective. 👇🏿👇🏿💪🏿💪🏿
- 🚨 JUNE ISSUE PREVIEW 🚨Read latest article on the limits of US and UK public media coverage of the on-going genocide in Gaza, published thanks to our Editorial Collective from @ccc-journal.bsky.social Congrats Authors @sydneyforde.bsky.social and @desfreedman.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/ccc/...
- Rest in power Jonathan Sterne
- We are deeply saddened by the loss of CCC Editorial Collective member Jonathan Sterne. A major figure in media history, sound studies, disability studies, and the critical study of technology and culture, he will also be sorely missed for his kindness and generosity. www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...
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- Right back at you friend!
- Thanks to you all Emoire City is now in 3rd place to win a Webby Award. But we’ll need to be in first place to win! Please vote for us today while you still can vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting...
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- Across higher ed, “I have never seen a climate of fear like this in my life" Todd Wolfson & @chenjerai.bsky.social @aaup.bsky.social tell me. "But I’m seeing something else too... that fear is turning into anger & that anger is turning into action" Listen to our vital conversation @therealnews.com
- It is immoral, illegal, and impossible to only play Them Changes by Thundercat just one time. The minimum is 15x per listen. And I’m sharing this because I care about you.
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- Racism is like a Tesla, they bring a new model out every year.
- Join author @equalityalec to celebrate the release of Copaganda, a provocative exposé on how police propaganda distorts our views on safety, crime, and justice. Hosted by Chenjerai Kumanyika of the acclaimed podcast Empire City.
- RSVP Here - events.nyu.edu/event/361307...
- THIS. IS. GOING. TO. BE. HUGE. Come join us! I’m not even sure if there are RSVP spots left but RSVP anyway we’ll make room for you!
- Hey y’all! I’m pleased to see that the Webby Awards still has a DEI category and I’m asking you to vote for Empire City to win that category. (if you think we deserve a Webby. Only a few days left to vote. We’re currently in 4th place. Thank you! vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting...
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- Thank you for listening Britt! I’d love to hear what you thought at some point.
- This is going to be big yall!
- Empire City and the Copaganda destroyer @equalityalec.bsky.social Karakatsanis will be joining forces on April 7th at NYU Journalism! You don't want to miss it! events.nyu.edu/event/361307...
- I was able to assemble some of the smartest people on police, history and immigration for this very timely talk next week! I’ll also get to pull back the curtain on my Empire City podcast! If you’re going to be in the NY areas next week -I’d love to see you there! ipk.nyu.edu/events/discu...
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- I’m also curious about this!
- I bet DJ benefitted from NIH research
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- Really great to see you @alexjrlewis.bsky.social!
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- Yes dm Dm me please
- I’m thrilled and grateful to share that Empire City is nominated for the Ambie awards for: Best history podcast, Best Reporting, and Podcast of the year! My incredible team worked to bring us the history we need to create the future we absolutely must fight for. Energy up for more good news.
- TOMORROW/MONDAY 4:15PM 1700 G ST NW. WASHINGTON DC
- “D.E.I. programs faced legitimate criticisms, but the Trump Administration’s actions make clear that we can’t achieve color-blindness on command.” www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
- I just wanted y’all to see who NYU President Linda Mills responds directly to and is willing to associate with. According to the Intercept, Elizabeth Rand has a direct line to NYU President Linda Mills. theintercept.com/2025/01/31/n... Rand has been explicit about her desire to deport NYU students
- Mills and other administrators have responded directly to Rand on multiple occasions while simultaneously refusing to answer questions about disciplinary procedures, policies, etc from students and faculty advocating for an end to genocide and cops on campus.
- Mommy poppins rules everything around me.😂 Gotta figure out these weekend plans with the kid.
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- Tickets sold out. Who’s the plug
- I just saw that!
- A.D. is here for all the smoke! Where the lie at tho? 🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏿💪🏿
- Also Chuck Schumer 🤡👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿
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- It really is some next level depraved villainy to be like: “yo let’s shut down cancer research. Let’s shut down the institution funding pediatric research programs. That’ll show em” Like who tf does that?
- Hells yeah 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
- Hey folks! Asking a favor. If you have listened to Empire City and found it to be worthwhile, I'd love to have a record of your thoughts to illustrate that our series is making an impact. I’d be grateful if you added them here. crooked.com/podcast-seri... Thanks! Chenjerai
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- Thanks Carrie!
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- Thanks! Let me know what you think!
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- Sheppard was briefly ousted but not for any of the above! “A top NYPD official was booted behind the scenes from his post after a heated public clash with the interim police commissioner — but he was officially back in hours later after media inquiries on the ouster.” nypost.com/2024/11/05/u...
- Shepard also hired detective. Lt. Theodore Wells, who served under him in the 28th precinct. Wells failed to deposit arrestees' money, lied in an interview, and covered up force incidents. Under Shepard, Wells was promoted to captain and moved to DCPI.
- In 2021, oversight officials substantiated force charges against Sheppard for tackling and tasing a BLM protester in June 2020. Despite NYPD brass intervention in the case, the victim won a $99,000 settlement. Sheppard wasn't disciplined for the incident.
