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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 their unwritten rules made him a problem to be dealt with. They made an example of him.

Dr. Tré Watkins
Apr 285 min read


Announcing My First Book: The Higher Education Green Book
I am thrilled to announce that I’m officially under contract with SUNY Press for my first book, The Higher Education Green Book: A Guide...

Dr. Tré Watkins
Apr 61 min read


Cory Booker’s Captain America Moment: All Rhetoric, No Rescue
Cory Booker’s record-breaking speech is more political theater than substantive action.

Dr. Tré Watkins
Apr 64 min read


Where’s Ja? When Celebrity Clout Replaced Real Political Strategy
“Why is Charlamagne Tha God on @CNN giving political commentary? Was Ja Rule not available?”

Dr. Tré Watkins
Feb 263 min read


Empowering Black Student Communities at SDSU
I am excited to share findings from a recent report based on my dissertation research at San Diego State University (SDSU). This study...

Dr. Tré Watkins
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Book Study - Gentrification
Book Study - Gentrification Living in Inglewood, not a day goes by without hearing or seeing something concerning gentrification. With a...

Dr. Tré Watkins
May 13, 20244 min read
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