Cornell William Brooks
@cornellwmbrooks.bsky.social
Prof., Harvard Kennedy School
V. Prof., Harvard Divinity School
18th NAACP president & CEO
Attorney & 4th Generation Minister
For speaking: http://unitedtalent
V. Prof., Harvard Divinity School
18th NAACP president & CEO
Attorney & 4th Generation Minister
For speaking: http://unitedtalent
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NOT GIVING UP
Had Harriet Tubman compared the 70 slaves she freed to the 4 million enslaved, she might have given up. Her hope and leadership were not based on the dire math of reality, but on a calculation of faith. Hope is not empirically demonstrated, it is morally chosen. #AddToBlackSky
Had Harriet Tubman compared the 70 slaves she freed to the 4 million enslaved, she might have given up. Her hope and leadership were not based on the dire math of reality, but on a calculation of faith. Hope is not empirically demonstrated, it is morally chosen. #AddToBlackSky
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With Anderson Cooper discussing HOW Trump‘s monkey video insults not only African Americans but all Americans.
February 7, 2026 at 4:26 AM
With Anderson Cooper discussing HOW Trump‘s monkey video insults not only African Americans but all Americans.
With Anderson Cooper discussing HOW Trump‘s monkey video insults not only African Americans but all Americans.
February 7, 2026 at 4:26 AM
With Anderson Cooper discussing HOW Trump‘s monkey video insults not only African Americans but all Americans.
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Please share. There must be accountability . #MonkeyVideo video.snapstream.net/Play/9q2JSE4...
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REAGAN to GORBACHEV: “Tear down this wall.”
TRUMP to STAFFER:
Hem & Haw for 24 hours then “take down my racist #MonkeyVideo —for now.”
apnews.com/article/trum...
TRUMP to STAFFER:
Hem & Haw for 24 hours then “take down my racist #MonkeyVideo —for now.”
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump's racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it
A racist post on President Donald Trump's social media account depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle has been taken down.
apnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
REAGAN to GORBACHEV: “Tear down this wall.”
TRUMP to STAFFER:
Hem & Haw for 24 hours then “take down my racist #MonkeyVideo —for now.”
apnews.com/article/trum...
TRUMP to STAFFER:
Hem & Haw for 24 hours then “take down my racist #MonkeyVideo —for now.”
apnews.com/article/trum...
REAGAN to GORBACHEV: “Tear down this wall.”
TRUMP to STAFFER:
Hem & Haw for 24 hours then “take down my racist #MonkeyVideo —for now.”
apnews.com/article/trum...
TRUMP to STAFFER:
Hem & Haw for 24 hours then “take down my racist #MonkeyVideo —for now.”
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump's racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it
A racist post on President Donald Trump's social media account depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle has been taken down.
apnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
REAGAN to GORBACHEV: “Tear down this wall.”
TRUMP to STAFFER:
Hem & Haw for 24 hours then “take down my racist #MonkeyVideo —for now.”
apnews.com/article/trum...
TRUMP to STAFFER:
Hem & Haw for 24 hours then “take down my racist #MonkeyVideo —for now.”
apnews.com/article/trum...
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Unless people stand together, they will be victimized together.
-Prof. Cornell William Brooks, Harvard Professor and former NAACP President
-Prof. Cornell William Brooks, Harvard Professor and former NAACP President
January 16, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Unless people stand together, they will be victimized together.
-Prof. Cornell William Brooks, Harvard Professor and former NAACP President
-Prof. Cornell William Brooks, Harvard Professor and former NAACP President
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BREAKING
The Kennedy Center to be closed for 2 years—AFTER artists refuse to tap dance while kneeling for autocracy. Thanks to the artists, shame on the autocrats.
Outrageous. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
The Kennedy Center to be closed for 2 years—AFTER artists refuse to tap dance while kneeling for autocracy. Thanks to the artists, shame on the autocrats.
Outrageous. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for 2-Year Reconstruction Project
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:36 AM
BREAKING
The Kennedy Center to be closed for 2 years—AFTER artists refuse to tap dance while kneeling for autocracy. Thanks to the artists, shame on the autocrats.
Outrageous. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
The Kennedy Center to be closed for 2 years—AFTER artists refuse to tap dance while kneeling for autocracy. Thanks to the artists, shame on the autocrats.
Outrageous. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
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Hear! Hear!
BREAKING
The Kennedy Center to be closed for 2 years—AFTER artists refuse to tap dance while kneeling for autocracy. Thanks to the artists, shame on the autocrats.
Outrageous. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
The Kennedy Center to be closed for 2 years—AFTER artists refuse to tap dance while kneeling for autocracy. Thanks to the artists, shame on the autocrats.
Outrageous. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for 2-Year Reconstruction Project
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Hear! Hear!
BREAKING
The Kennedy Center to be closed for 2 years—AFTER artists refuse to tap dance while kneeling for autocracy. Thanks to the artists, shame on the autocrats.
Outrageous. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
The Kennedy Center to be closed for 2 years—AFTER artists refuse to tap dance while kneeling for autocracy. Thanks to the artists, shame on the autocrats.
Outrageous. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for 2-Year Reconstruction Project
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:36 AM
BREAKING
The Kennedy Center to be closed for 2 years—AFTER artists refuse to tap dance while kneeling for autocracy. Thanks to the artists, shame on the autocrats.
Outrageous. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
The Kennedy Center to be closed for 2 years—AFTER artists refuse to tap dance while kneeling for autocracy. Thanks to the artists, shame on the autocrats.
Outrageous. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
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This made me cry. Poor baby has been through so much. Thinking about the babies in ice detention who didn’t/won’t get this ending😔
February 1, 2026 at 8:52 PM
This made me cry. Poor baby has been through so much. Thinking about the babies in ice detention who didn’t/won’t get this ending😔
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If true, calling into question a Jewish US Attorney’s commitment to serve because of his commitment to faith is classic #antisemitism . This is ALSO the disqualification & delegitimization by difference strategy used to perpetuate racism, sexism, & other isms. SMH
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
If true, calling into question a Jewish US Attorney’s commitment to serve because of his commitment to faith is classic #antisemitism . This is ALSO the disqualification & delegitimization by difference strategy used to perpetuate racism, sexism, & other isms. SMH
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
If true, calling into question a Jewish US Attorney’s commitment to serve because of his commitment to faith is classic #antisemitism . This is ALSO the disqualification & delegitimization by difference strategy used to perpetuate racism, sexism, & other isms. SMH
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
If true, calling into question a Jewish US Attorney’s commitment to serve because of his commitment to faith is classic #antisemitism . This is ALSO the disqualification & delegitimization by difference strategy used to perpetuate racism, sexism, & other isms. SMH
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
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2026 SLAVE PATROL
GAMES FOR CHILDREN
Beginning in 1701, slave patrols, with 16 yr old boys, were formed to catch Black human beings. In 2026, on the Roblox gaming platform, kids role play #ICE agents conducting raids to capture “illegal” Black & Brown human beings. Where are cruelty free toys?
GAMES FOR CHILDREN
Beginning in 1701, slave patrols, with 16 yr old boys, were formed to catch Black human beings. In 2026, on the Roblox gaming platform, kids role play #ICE agents conducting raids to capture “illegal” Black & Brown human beings. Where are cruelty free toys?
January 31, 2026 at 1:58 PM
2026 SLAVE PATROL
GAMES FOR CHILDREN
Beginning in 1701, slave patrols, with 16 yr old boys, were formed to catch Black human beings. In 2026, on the Roblox gaming platform, kids role play #ICE agents conducting raids to capture “illegal” Black & Brown human beings. Where are cruelty free toys?
GAMES FOR CHILDREN
Beginning in 1701, slave patrols, with 16 yr old boys, were formed to catch Black human beings. In 2026, on the Roblox gaming platform, kids role play #ICE agents conducting raids to capture “illegal” Black & Brown human beings. Where are cruelty free toys?
2026 SLAVE PATROL
GAMES FOR CHILDREN
Beginning in 1701, slave patrols, with 16 yr old boys, were formed to catch Black human beings. In 2026, on the Roblox gaming platform, kids role play #ICE agents conducting raids to capture “illegal” Black & Brown human beings. Where are cruelty free toys?
GAMES FOR CHILDREN
Beginning in 1701, slave patrols, with 16 yr old boys, were formed to catch Black human beings. In 2026, on the Roblox gaming platform, kids role play #ICE agents conducting raids to capture “illegal” Black & Brown human beings. Where are cruelty free toys?
January 31, 2026 at 1:58 PM
2026 SLAVE PATROL
GAMES FOR CHILDREN
Beginning in 1701, slave patrols, with 16 yr old boys, were formed to catch Black human beings. In 2026, on the Roblox gaming platform, kids role play #ICE agents conducting raids to capture “illegal” Black & Brown human beings. Where are cruelty free toys?
GAMES FOR CHILDREN
Beginning in 1701, slave patrols, with 16 yr old boys, were formed to catch Black human beings. In 2026, on the Roblox gaming platform, kids role play #ICE agents conducting raids to capture “illegal” Black & Brown human beings. Where are cruelty free toys?
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BREAKING:
Don Lemon arrested for being a journalist, & probably for being Black:
Politically Vindictive
Legally Ridiculous
Morally Outrageous
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Don Lemon arrested for being a journalist, & probably for being Black:
Politically Vindictive
Legally Ridiculous
Morally Outrageous
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:51 PM
BREAKING:
Don Lemon arrested for being a journalist, & probably for being Black:
Politically Vindictive
Legally Ridiculous
Morally Outrageous
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Don Lemon arrested for being a journalist, & probably for being Black:
Politically Vindictive
Legally Ridiculous
Morally Outrageous
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
BREAKING:
Don Lemon arrested for being a journalist, & probably for being Black:
Politically Vindictive
Legally Ridiculous
Morally Outrageous
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Don Lemon arrested for being a journalist, & probably for being Black:
Politically Vindictive
Legally Ridiculous
Morally Outrageous
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:51 PM
BREAKING:
Don Lemon arrested for being a journalist, & probably for being Black:
Politically Vindictive
Legally Ridiculous
Morally Outrageous
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Don Lemon arrested for being a journalist, & probably for being Black:
Politically Vindictive
Legally Ridiculous
Morally Outrageous
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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BREAKING: Ilhan Omar attacked at her own town meeting. Man sprayed some kind of chemical in her direction while she was speaking and was quickly taken down by her security. The Congresswoman refused to stop her town hall.
Sara Sidner reporting.
Sara Sidner reporting.
January 28, 2026 at 1:28 AM
BREAKING: Ilhan Omar attacked at her own town meeting. Man sprayed some kind of chemical in her direction while she was speaking and was quickly taken down by her security. The Congresswoman refused to stop her town hall.
Sara Sidner reporting.
Sara Sidner reporting.
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To believe #HolocaustRemembrance Day is merely about the past is to both under estimate the evil of yesterday and the danger of today. #AntiSemitism and its ugly family of isms still stalk the land seeking whom they can devour. #NeverAgainIsNow
January 28, 2026 at 1:55 AM
To believe #HolocaustRemembrance Day is merely about the past is to both under estimate the evil of yesterday and the danger of today. #AntiSemitism and its ugly family of isms still stalk the land seeking whom they can devour. #NeverAgainIsNow
To believe #HolocaustRemembrance Day is merely about the past is to both under estimate the evil of yesterday and the danger of today. #AntiSemitism and its ugly family of isms still stalk the land seeking whom they can devour. #NeverAgainIsNow
January 28, 2026 at 1:55 AM
To believe #HolocaustRemembrance Day is merely about the past is to both under estimate the evil of yesterday and the danger of today. #AntiSemitism and its ugly family of isms still stalk the land seeking whom they can devour. #NeverAgainIsNow
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"Title VI of the Act bars discrimination in federally assisted programs. On December 10, 2025, the Justice Department announced, without opportunity for advance public notice and comment, that it was eliminating the “disparate impact” test from its Title VI enforcement rules...."
The Trump Administration Comes for Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act | Milbank Memorial Fund
The implications of the Department of Justice's action to eliminate the “disparate impact” test, which provides the legal foundation for removing discriminatory barriers in public health and health ca...
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January 28, 2026 at 12:29 AM
"Title VI of the Act bars discrimination in federally assisted programs. On December 10, 2025, the Justice Department announced, without opportunity for advance public notice and comment, that it was eliminating the “disparate impact” test from its Title VI enforcement rules...."
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ICE killing #AlexPretti should remind you of police killing #PhilandoCastille. Both men had concealed weapon permits, did not draw their guns, & were killed in Minn. These homicides are the price of unaccountable policing. These deaths are variations on the same fatal theme.
January 25, 2026 at 4:36 AM
ICE killing #AlexPretti should remind you of police killing #PhilandoCastille. Both men had concealed weapon permits, did not draw their guns, & were killed in Minn. These homicides are the price of unaccountable policing. These deaths are variations on the same fatal theme.
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A sign at California's Muir Woods National Monument explaining that redwoods soak up planet-warming greenhouse gases has been removed by the Trump administration. One of many ways the National Park Service is now silencing science and history: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/c...
How the National Park Service Is Deleting American History
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:26 AM
A sign at California's Muir Woods National Monument explaining that redwoods soak up planet-warming greenhouse gases has been removed by the Trump administration. One of many ways the National Park Service is now silencing science and history: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/c...
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In blood in Minnesota
In blinking lights in LA
Our democracy is crying
In blinking lights in LA
Our democracy is crying
January 26, 2026 at 3:28 AM
In blood in Minnesota
In blinking lights in LA
Our democracy is crying
In blinking lights in LA
Our democracy is crying