Kimberly Cook, Ph. D.
@drkjcook.bsky.social
Professor of sociology & criminology at UNCW. Author. Restorative Justice practitioner. Wrongful conviction scholar. 1898 Wilmington Massacre & Coup specialist, Social justice advocate. Survivor.
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"Let me emphasize that justice for me is not the issue I am addressing here; it is justice for my people that is at stake. When my people receive justice, I am sure that I will receive it, too." -- Assata Shakur (7/16/1947 – 9/25/2025) 💔 @democracynow.org ⬇️ 🧵
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Black Liberation Activist Assata Shakur, 78, Dies in Cuba After Decades in Exile
The Cuban government has announced Assata Shakur died in Havana on Thursday at the age of 78. Shakur was a legendary figure within the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army.
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September 27, 2025 at 2:51 AM
"Let me emphasize that justice for me is not the issue I am addressing here; it is justice for my people that is at stake. When my people receive justice, I am sure that I will receive it, too." -- Assata Shakur (7/16/1947 – 9/25/2025) 💔 @democracynow.org ⬇️ 🧵
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Recent pic from my presentation at Oñati International institute for the Sociology of Law. This paper merges my research with Exonerees and crime survivors in wrongful conviction cases. It is inspired by @healingjustice.bsky.social especially founder @jet4love.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Recent pic from my presentation at Oñati International institute for the Sociology of Law. This paper merges my research with Exonerees and crime survivors in wrongful conviction cases. It is inspired by @healingjustice.bsky.social especially founder @jet4love.bsky.social
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July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025
This weekend saw the development of an extraordinary rift in MAGA world.
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July 14, 2025 at 6:33 AM
July 13, 2025
Cruelty is the goal. This is repulsive and terrifying.
June 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Cruelty is the goal. This is repulsive and terrifying.
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He just dropped $280,000,000 worth of artillery in a war that’s not ours, but our grandparents have to live on Ramen noodles because America can’t afford Meals on Wheels anymore.
Make it make sense.
Make it make sense.
June 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
He just dropped $280,000,000 worth of artillery in a war that’s not ours, but our grandparents have to live on Ramen noodles because America can’t afford Meals on Wheels anymore.
Make it make sense.
Make it make sense.
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BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.
This is a major win for public health.
This is a major win for public health.
June 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.
This is a major win for public health.
This is a major win for public health.
Peonies blooming in Portland, Maine. And all agree #NoKingsinAmerica
June 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Peonies blooming in Portland, Maine. And all agree #NoKingsinAmerica
#wilmington1898massacre taught us how vitally important it is to protect human rights. #NoKings
Wilmington, NC IN THE HOUSE!
Wilmington, NC showed up and showed out for #NoKings so damn proud of my fellow North Carolinians for standing up for Democracy. In America we don’t do Kings.
June 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
#wilmington1898massacre taught us how vitally important it is to protect human rights. #NoKings
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We hope...
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June 15, 2025 at 5:41 AM
We hope...
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Please stop using the phrase “mistaken eyewitness identification” see why in my book (Cook 2022, pg 176)
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Shattered Justice: Crime Victims' Experiences with Wrongful Convictions and Exonerations|Paperback
Shattered Justice presents original crime victims' experiences with violent crime, investigations and trials, and later exonerations in their cases. Using in-depth interviews with 21 crime victims...
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June 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Please stop using the phrase “mistaken eyewitness identification” see why in my book (Cook 2022, pg 176)
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My latest for @theappeal.org:
James Carver spent 36 years in prison after he was convicted of setting one of the deadliest fires in #Massachusetts history. But after reviewing new scientific evidence, a judge set him free.
“They took my life away for nothing,” Carver said.
James Carver spent 36 years in prison after he was convicted of setting one of the deadliest fires in #Massachusetts history. But after reviewing new scientific evidence, a judge set him free.
“They took my life away for nothing,” Carver said.
“They took my life away for nothing.”
James Carver spent 36 years in prison for allegedly setting one of the deadliest fires in Massachusetts history.
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May 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
My latest for @theappeal.org:
James Carver spent 36 years in prison after he was convicted of setting one of the deadliest fires in #Massachusetts history. But after reviewing new scientific evidence, a judge set him free.
“They took my life away for nothing,” Carver said.
James Carver spent 36 years in prison after he was convicted of setting one of the deadliest fires in #Massachusetts history. But after reviewing new scientific evidence, a judge set him free.
“They took my life away for nothing,” Carver said.
Here’s a montage to celebrate my birthday.. i appreciate the decades of life and learning, growth and gratitude..
April 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Here’s a montage to celebrate my birthday.. i appreciate the decades of life and learning, growth and gratitude..
While drawing valid parallels with Nazi Germany and political turmoil we are experiencing, another parallels is the Inquisition. Routing out "heretics" is an obvious parallel, some were falsely accused. It targeted Cathars, Huguenots, Jewish and Muslim people.
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Inquisition - Spanish, Roman & Torture | HISTORY
The Inquisition was a powerful office within the Catholic Church which rooted out and punished heresy throughout Europe and the Americas for hundreds of years.
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April 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
While drawing valid parallels with Nazi Germany and political turmoil we are experiencing, another parallels is the Inquisition. Routing out "heretics" is an obvious parallel, some were falsely accused. It targeted Cathars, Huguenots, Jewish and Muslim people.
www.history.com/articles/inq...
www.history.com/articles/inq...
#HarrietTubman was a fierce freedom fighter. We must carry on her work. #truthandrecinciliation #reparationsnow
April 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#HarrietTubman was a fierce freedom fighter. We must carry on her work. #truthandrecinciliation #reparationsnow
Millions of surnames of enslaved people are listed on this wall. The magnitude of these #crimesagainsthumanity is staggering. #reparationsnow #stolenland #stolenlabor #stolenlives #stolenbygreed @eji.org
April 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Millions of surnames of enslaved people are listed on this wall. The magnitude of these #crimesagainsthumanity is staggering. #reparationsnow #stolenland #stolenlabor #stolenlives #stolenbygreed @eji.org
Our #truthandReconciliation trip to Montgomery recently. #1898wilmimgtonmassacre (look it up). Descendants of massacre victims seek and speak truth. #BlackLivesMatter
April 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Our #truthandReconciliation trip to Montgomery recently. #1898wilmimgtonmassacre (look it up). Descendants of massacre victims seek and speak truth. #BlackLivesMatter
April 19, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025
On April 4, Trump fired head of U.S.
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April 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
April 11, 2025
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I love the work we do each and every day to help lift up voices of people who were forgotten
Every survivor deserves support that centers compassion, clear information, and meaningful choices. Whether you're navigating the legal system or supporting someone who is, you're not alone.
Explore trauma-informed tools legal resources, and advocacy support: survivorservices.org 🔗
Explore trauma-informed tools legal resources, and advocacy support: survivorservices.org 🔗
April 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I love the work we do each and every day to help lift up voices of people who were forgotten
The upheaval and turmoil of this situation is enormous. Voters who are listed among the 60,000+ Griffin wants to toss are required to defend their right to vote. Is this going to keep happening in more elections in years to come?
Funny how when Republicans win, the election was safe and secure. But when they lose, it's due to fraud.
Hey Jeff Griffin-voters didn’t and don't want YOU.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica
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Hey Jeff Griffin-voters didn’t and don't want YOU.
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica
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The five-month campaign to steal a North Carolina Supreme Court seat
In November, Allison Riggs (D) won election to the North Carolina Supreme Court.
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April 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The upheaval and turmoil of this situation is enormous. Voters who are listed among the 60,000+ Griffin wants to toss are required to defend their right to vote. Is this going to keep happening in more elections in years to come?