Kristyn Scorsone, PhD
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Kristyn Scorsone, PhD
@ykristyn.bsky.social
PhD in American Studies @rutgers_newark. LGBTQ+, African American, urban, & public history; @QueerNewark, they/them🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
In this time of increased attacks on higher ed and the erasure of marginalized histories, I’m heartened to know I’ve been able to successfully share knowledge and resources with our students in ways that are meaningful to them.

I hope they go into the world & do the same, and better, for others. 💫
July 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The testimonials from Dr.
Scorsone’s students are among the most moving and affirming I’ve read as chair of the department... Dr. Scorsone’s teaching is not only excellent; it is transformative.”
July 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The award states, “Dr. Scorsone has demonstrated excellence wherever they have taught, exemplifying the very best of undergraduate teaching at Rutgers University...
July 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Meanwhile we teargas protesters in Los Angeles and haul off men waiting for work outside Home Depot. We have so many good things we could be doing—that’s part of what breaks one’s heart.”

- Bill McKibbon, climate activist
June 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Very! I miss Nancy Cantor 😩
May 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
She watched Roots in grammar school and was “consumed with Black culture.” It destroyed her. Made her unchristian. Full of the devil.
May 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Hahah, thanks for these!! I’ve actually watched the second channel before! But only one of their videos so far. I’ll be sure to check these out. 💜
May 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM