Dr. Tré Watkins
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Dr. Tré Watkins
@drtrewatkins.bsky.social
· Apr 28
Shedeur Sanders and the Public Lynching at This Year’s NFL Draft
What happened to Shedeur Sanders was not just a draft-day disappointment. It was a public lynching. The NFL made it clear that, despite his talent and leadership, Shedeur’s refusal to fully submit to ...
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Sports have always been my first language.
Today, I’m proud to share my latest piece reflecting on the treatment of Shedeur Sanders during this year’s NFL Draft — and the larger systems of power at play.
Grateful to continue telling our stories.
#blacksky #sportssky
Today, I’m proud to share my latest piece reflecting on the treatment of Shedeur Sanders during this year’s NFL Draft — and the larger systems of power at play.
Grateful to continue telling our stories.
#blacksky #sportssky
Sports have always been my first language.
Today, I’m proud to share my latest piece reflecting on the treatment of Shedeur Sanders during this year’s NFL Draft — and the larger systems of power at play.
Grateful to continue telling our stories.
#blacksky #sportssky
Today, I’m proud to share my latest piece reflecting on the treatment of Shedeur Sanders during this year’s NFL Draft — and the larger systems of power at play.
Grateful to continue telling our stories.
#blacksky #sportssky
Shedeur Sanders and the Public Lynching at This Year’s NFL Draft
What happened to Shedeur Sanders was not just a draft-day disappointment. It was a public lynching. The NFL made it clear that, despite his talent and leadership, Shedeur’s refusal to fully submit to ...
www.trewatkins.com
April 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Sports have always been my first language.
Today, I’m proud to share my latest piece reflecting on the treatment of Shedeur Sanders during this year’s NFL Draft — and the larger systems of power at play.
Grateful to continue telling our stories.
#blacksky #sportssky
Today, I’m proud to share my latest piece reflecting on the treatment of Shedeur Sanders during this year’s NFL Draft — and the larger systems of power at play.
Grateful to continue telling our stories.
#blacksky #sportssky
Apparently im the Lavar Ball of the SD LAX scene and if that’s what its gonna be then so be it. I have at least 1 kid that will go D1 if that’s what they desire. The clap back is gonna be so much fun
March 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Apparently im the Lavar Ball of the SD LAX scene and if that’s what its gonna be then so be it. I have at least 1 kid that will go D1 if that’s what they desire. The clap back is gonna be so much fun
The audio book of The Autobiography of Malcolm X read by Laurence Fishburn is a national treasure
March 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The audio book of The Autobiography of Malcolm X read by Laurence Fishburn is a national treasure
Reposted by Dr. Tré Watkins
Check out @nicolefcarr.bsky.social’s newletter recapping our discussion of The Great Resegregation with @theemancipator.org’s @ibramxk.bsky.social and @amberpayne.bsky.social. This was part of the 24 hour “State of the People” livestream.
open.substack.com/pub/nicolefc...
open.substack.com/pub/nicolefc...
On dangerous times and "The State of the People"
Ahead of the State of the Union, I joined Amber Payne and Ibram X. Kendi of The Emancipator, alongside sociologist Victor Ray. The topic? The Great Resegregation. History would like a word with us.
open.substack.com
March 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Check out @nicolefcarr.bsky.social’s newletter recapping our discussion of The Great Resegregation with @theemancipator.org’s @ibramxk.bsky.social and @amberpayne.bsky.social. This was part of the 24 hour “State of the People” livestream.
open.substack.com/pub/nicolefc...
open.substack.com/pub/nicolefc...
A surreal moment…
I had the honor of being in conversation with one of the most important writers of our generation, Jesmyn Ward.
We talked about writing for and from the South, the Black literary tradition, navigating PWIs, and the urgency of centering Black life.
#blackbooksky #blackademics
I had the honor of being in conversation with one of the most important writers of our generation, Jesmyn Ward.
We talked about writing for and from the South, the Black literary tradition, navigating PWIs, and the urgency of centering Black life.
#blackbooksky #blackademics
March 1, 2025 at 6:20 AM
A surreal moment…
I had the honor of being in conversation with one of the most important writers of our generation, Jesmyn Ward.
We talked about writing for and from the South, the Black literary tradition, navigating PWIs, and the urgency of centering Black life.
#blackbooksky #blackademics
I had the honor of being in conversation with one of the most important writers of our generation, Jesmyn Ward.
We talked about writing for and from the South, the Black literary tradition, navigating PWIs, and the urgency of centering Black life.
#blackbooksky #blackademics
I guess we’re here now
a man with a mustache is wearing a striped shirt and a tie
ALT: a man with a mustache is wearing a striped shirt and a tie
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February 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I guess we’re here now