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DEI win in Mississippi (and what you can do in your state) with James M. Thomas
Published 7 months, 2 weeks ago
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A DEI victory Mississippi! Plus, JT Thomas explains what's wrong with Diversity, Inc.
References and suggested readings:
- James M. Thomas. 2020. Diversity Regimes: Why Talk Is Not Enough to Fix Racial Inequality at Universities. Rutgers University Press.
- James M. Thomas. 2023. The Souls of Jewish Folks: W. E. B. Du Bois, Anti-Semitism, and the Color Line. University of Georgia Press.
- James M. Thomas. August 14, 2025. “‘It’s a complicated time to be a white Southerner’ − and their views on race reflect that.” The Conversation.
- Brammhi Balaraja. March 24, 2025. “Federal judge rules that drag show events can take place on Texas A&M.” Chron.
- “Confrontation between teenager wearing MAGA hat and Native American protestor.” ABC News. YouTube.
- ACLU Press Release. June 20, 2025. “Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Louisiana Law Requiring Public Schools to Display Ten Commandments in Every Classroom.”
- Bryan D. Jones. 2025. The Southern Fault Line: How Race, Class, and Region Shaped One Family’s History. Oxford University Press.
- Vincent O. Carter. 2025. Such Sweet Thunder: A Novel. Penguin Random House.
- Follow JT Thomas on Instagram and Bluesky
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