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Kellie Carter Jackson

@kcarterjackson.bsky.social

Wife. Mom. Friend. Historian. Award Winning Author. Podcaster. Seeker of Joy. Refusing Daily.

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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

01.03.2026 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Perfect winter reading...IJS

22.02.2026 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

22.02.2026 02:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

20.02.2026 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello Friday! Joining @zerlinamaxwell.bsky.social: @repsuhas.bsky.social of VA-10, @mcclellan.house.gov of VA-04 + Author of We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance @kcarterjackson.bsky.social!

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13.02.2026 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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

08.02.2026 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gold Rush! (1848) [Part 1] Podcast Episode Β· This Day Β· 02/03/2026 Β· 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

03.02.2026 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you! It's arresting! πŸ˜†πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

03.02.2026 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ayeeeeee! Happy Black History Month!

02.02.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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"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

Learn more: bit.ly/46gtNwf

27.01.2026 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On embracing the β€˜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!

On embracing the β€˜urgency of now’ and unconditional love on MLK Day www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

19.01.2026 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks Jody!

19.01.2026 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

@npr.org @wellesley.edu
It's Been a Minute: The difference between losing weight & being "healthy"
www.npr.org/2026/01/16/n...

16.01.2026 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

@kevinkenny.bsky.social
@kcarterjackson.bsky.social
@countesscanuck.bsky.social

28.12.2025 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3

Yes! Al Bundy! Yes! πŸ€ͺπŸ€ͺπŸ€ͺ

17.12.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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!

16.12.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

16.12.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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!

#associateprofessorloading

11.12.2025 02:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

11.12.2025 02:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

11.12.2025 02:59 β€” πŸ‘ 96    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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

24.11.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo just before sunrise outside the Smithsonian Museum of American History with Kellie Carter Jackson, Jody Avirgan, me, and Nate DiMeo

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 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 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.

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

27.10.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 94    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
Kellie Carter Jackson standing on a park bench, wearing a shirt that reads β€œOctavia Butler tried to tell us.”

Kellie Carter Jackson standing on a park bench, wearing a shirt that reads β€œOctavia 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 man wearing a Veterans for Peace symbol holding an upside down American flag while a speaker addresses a large crowd.

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

A sign that reads β€œteach 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.

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!

27.10.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

24.10.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
A poster announcing a teach-in in washington DC.

Sunday, October 26th - Sunup to Sundown
Washington, DC - The National Mall
β€œAMERICA’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

A poster announcing a teach-in in washington DC. Sunday, October 26th - Sunup to Sundown Washington, DC - The National Mall β€œAMERICA’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!

26.09.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 608    πŸ” 242    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 14
Author Talk: Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson on Black Resistance Movements She will discuss We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance, which reframes Black resistance to white supremacy.

Detroit! What up doe?!? Join us Wednesday Oct. 29th at 6pm at the Detroit Public Library. I'll be speaking about my book, "We Refuse" I'd love to see you there!

Book signing to follow.
www.eventbrite.com/e/author-tal...

22.10.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CityLine: Challenging the methods and meanings of Black resistance Massachusetts Book Award winner for non-fiction Kellie Carter Jackson

ICYMI... Thank you for this wonderful interview #Cityline @wellesley.edu

www.wcvb.com/article/city...

14.10.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday was very special! A room full of incredible writers gathered for the #massbookaward. I'm honored that "We Refuse" won for the best nonfiction book. I love living in MA, it gets a lot of things right and I put literature on that list.
@MassBook

@SealPress

@Wellesley

08.10.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well, here's something we're trying. Thanks to @natedimeo.bsky.social @kcarterjackson.bsky.social @pastpunditry.bsky.social for helping spearhead, and to all the great scholars and storytellers who've already signed up.

More info here: linktr.ee/historyteachin

26.09.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Political Violence Isn’t New. But Something About This Moment Is.

Quoted on the NYT... the article is asking us to look beyond party lines. The kids are not alright and that should be everyone's concern. I hope you'll check it out.

@Wellesley

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/m...

19.09.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0