DrEarlSmith1
@watsoneddie.bsky.social
Professor of Social Stratification, University of of Delaware
On January 6, 1959, Richard and Mildred Loving were convicted of interracial marriage, given a one-year suspended sentence, and banished from the state of Virginia by court order.
January 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM
On January 6, 1959, Richard and Mildred Loving were convicted of interracial marriage, given a one-year suspended sentence, and banished from the state of Virginia by court order.
Legally defining people of African descent not as non-citizens & less than fully human laid the ground work for a criminal legal system designed for punishment, torture. We argue in Way Down in the Hole, the structures of solitary confinement are built upon and justified by this belief.
July 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Legally defining people of African descent not as non-citizens & less than fully human laid the ground work for a criminal legal system designed for punishment, torture. We argue in Way Down in the Hole, the structures of solitary confinement are built upon and justified by this belief.
Since George Floyd’s Murder, Police Killings Keep Rising, Not Falling
.......Black Americans still die in disproportionate numbers.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/24/u...
.......Black Americans still die in disproportionate numbers.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/24/u...
May 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Since George Floyd’s Murder, Police Killings Keep Rising, Not Falling
.......Black Americans still die in disproportionate numbers.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/24/u...
.......Black Americans still die in disproportionate numbers.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/24/u...
May 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Dr. Larry Nassar, Violence in SportsWorld
May 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Dr. Larry Nassar, Violence in SportsWorld
New Pub: Criminalizing IPV
April 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
New Pub: Criminalizing IPV
/2 Gender disparities in compensation in one sport: pro basketball
As of the 2024 WNBA season, the median salary for WNBA players is approximately $102,751.
For the 2024 season, the minimum base salary for players with 0-2 years of service is $64,154,
As of the 2024 WNBA season, the median salary for WNBA players is approximately $102,751.
For the 2024 season, the minimum base salary for players with 0-2 years of service is $64,154,
January 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
/2 Gender disparities in compensation in one sport: pro basketball
As of the 2024 WNBA season, the median salary for WNBA players is approximately $102,751.
For the 2024 season, the minimum base salary for players with 0-2 years of service is $64,154,
As of the 2024 WNBA season, the median salary for WNBA players is approximately $102,751.
For the 2024 season, the minimum base salary for players with 0-2 years of service is $64,154,
/1 Gender disparities in compensation in one sport: pro basketball
As of the 2024-25 NBA season, the median annual salary for an NBA player is $6,696,429.
The minimum salary for a NBA rookie in the 2024-25 season is $1,157,153
As of the 2024-25 NBA season, the median annual salary for an NBA player is $6,696,429.
The minimum salary for a NBA rookie in the 2024-25 season is $1,157,153
January 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
/1 Gender disparities in compensation in one sport: pro basketball
As of the 2024-25 NBA season, the median annual salary for an NBA player is $6,696,429.
The minimum salary for a NBA rookie in the 2024-25 season is $1,157,153
As of the 2024-25 NBA season, the median annual salary for an NBA player is $6,696,429.
The minimum salary for a NBA rookie in the 2024-25 season is $1,157,153
If he broke laws (which looks like he did) then arrest him. These guys with privilege get away with their crimes and others without privilege do not.
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December 24, 2024 at 3:45 PM
If he broke laws (which looks like he did) then arrest him. These guys with privilege get away with their crimes and others without privilege do not.
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December 23, 2024 at 6:13 PM
POLICING BLACK BODIES
Philadelphia is home to 12% of the Commonwealth’s population, but 26% of the prison population hails from Philadelphia. Given that the criminal legal system unfairly targets communities of color — particularly Black communities — Philadelphia’s high
Philadelphia is home to 12% of the Commonwealth’s population, but 26% of the prison population hails from Philadelphia. Given that the criminal legal system unfairly targets communities of color — particularly Black communities — Philadelphia’s high
December 21, 2024 at 1:50 PM
POLICING BLACK BODIES
Philadelphia is home to 12% of the Commonwealth’s population, but 26% of the prison population hails from Philadelphia. Given that the criminal legal system unfairly targets communities of color — particularly Black communities — Philadelphia’s high
Philadelphia is home to 12% of the Commonwealth’s population, but 26% of the prison population hails from Philadelphia. Given that the criminal legal system unfairly targets communities of color — particularly Black communities — Philadelphia’s high
The Sky is the limit
December 20, 2024 at 9:10 PM
The Sky is the limit
Will the grandstanding end in time for the American people to see a budget passed before midnight? The clock is ticking! #BudgetDeadline #AmericanPolitics
December 20, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Will the grandstanding end in time for the American people to see a budget passed before midnight? The clock is ticking! #BudgetDeadline #AmericanPolitics
President-elect Donald J. Trump selected Herschel Walker on Tuesday to be the U.S. ambassador to the small Caribbean nation of the Bahamas…
Mr. Trump highlighted Mr. Walker’s athletic record as qualifying him for the position
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/u...
Mr. Trump highlighted Mr. Walker’s athletic record as qualifying him for the position
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/u...
December 18, 2024 at 7:52 PM
President-elect Donald J. Trump selected Herschel Walker on Tuesday to be the U.S. ambassador to the small Caribbean nation of the Bahamas…
Mr. Trump highlighted Mr. Walker’s athletic record as qualifying him for the position
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/u...
Mr. Trump highlighted Mr. Walker’s athletic record as qualifying him for the position
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/u...
SOLITARY CONFINEMENT: JUST PLAIN INHUMANE
December 18, 2024 at 2:59 PM
SOLITARY CONFINEMENT: JUST PLAIN INHUMANE
POLICING BLACK BODIES
Philadelphia is home to 12% of the Commonwealth’s population, but 26% of the prison population hails from Philadelphia...the city’s population is 41% Black, while the statewide population is only 12% Black.
Philadelphia is home to 12% of the Commonwealth’s population, but 26% of the prison population hails from Philadelphia...the city’s population is 41% Black, while the statewide population is only 12% Black.
December 18, 2024 at 2:57 PM
POLICING BLACK BODIES
Philadelphia is home to 12% of the Commonwealth’s population, but 26% of the prison population hails from Philadelphia...the city’s population is 41% Black, while the statewide population is only 12% Black.
Philadelphia is home to 12% of the Commonwealth’s population, but 26% of the prison population hails from Philadelphia...the city’s population is 41% Black, while the statewide population is only 12% Black.
Updated data on the impact of COVID-19 on GENDER BASED-VIOLENCE in the US, shows significant increase
Council on Criminal Justice. (2023). New analysis shows 8% increase in U.S. domestic violence incidents following pandemic stay-at-home orders.
Council on Criminal Justice. (2023). New analysis shows 8% increase in U.S. domestic violence incidents following pandemic stay-at-home orders.
December 3, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Updated data on the impact of COVID-19 on GENDER BASED-VIOLENCE in the US, shows significant increase
Council on Criminal Justice. (2023). New analysis shows 8% increase in U.S. domestic violence incidents following pandemic stay-at-home orders.
Council on Criminal Justice. (2023). New analysis shows 8% increase in U.S. domestic violence incidents following pandemic stay-at-home orders.
On this day, November 27, 1995
Report Advancing Super-Predator Myth Leads to Harsh, Racially Biased Sentencing
John Dilulio. Entitled “The Coming of the Super-Predators,” the article predicted the U.S. would be home to 270,000 violent youth by 2010.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine/155...
Report Advancing Super-Predator Myth Leads to Harsh, Racially Biased Sentencing
John Dilulio. Entitled “The Coming of the Super-Predators,” the article predicted the U.S. would be home to 270,000 violent youth by 2010.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine/155...
December 3, 2024 at 12:56 PM
On this day, November 27, 1995
Report Advancing Super-Predator Myth Leads to Harsh, Racially Biased Sentencing
John Dilulio. Entitled “The Coming of the Super-Predators,” the article predicted the U.S. would be home to 270,000 violent youth by 2010.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine/155...
Report Advancing Super-Predator Myth Leads to Harsh, Racially Biased Sentencing
John Dilulio. Entitled “The Coming of the Super-Predators,” the article predicted the U.S. would be home to 270,000 violent youth by 2010.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine/155...
November 23, 2014
Twelve-Year-Old Tamir Rice Dies of Injuries After Being Shot by Police
Twelve-Year-Old Tamir Rice Dies of Injuries After Being Shot by Police
November 23, 2024 at 3:24 PM
November 23, 2014
Twelve-Year-Old Tamir Rice Dies of Injuries After Being Shot by Police
Twelve-Year-Old Tamir Rice Dies of Injuries After Being Shot by Police
On this day
November 23, 2014
Twelve-Year-Old Tamir Rice Dies of Injuries After Being Shot by Police
November 23, 2014
Twelve-Year-Old Tamir Rice Dies of Injuries After Being Shot by Police
November 23, 2024 at 2:38 PM
On this day
November 23, 2014
Twelve-Year-Old Tamir Rice Dies of Injuries After Being Shot by Police
November 23, 2014
Twelve-Year-Old Tamir Rice Dies of Injuries After Being Shot by Police
Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Dodgers and Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees named MLB’s most valuable players.
Ohtani, an MVP for the 3rd time after the designated hitter became the first player with at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season. Judge his 2nd second American League MVP
November 22, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Dodgers and Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees named MLB’s most valuable players.
Ohtani, an MVP for the 3rd time after the designated hitter became the first player with at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season. Judge his 2nd second American League MVP
"Silence Kills."
November 19, 2024 at 4:06 PM
"Silence Kills."