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Elwood Watson

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Covers:  Race Gender Higher Education Popular Culture Generation X Current Events etc...
Doesn't Cover: I am open to covering any topic that peaks my interest. No topic is off limits.
History Professor PhD @ETSU African American & Gender Studies | Author, Cultural Critic | Latest book: "Keepin' It Real: Essays on Race in Contemporary America"

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Elwood Watson, Ph.D. is a professor, author and public speaker. He is the author of numerous books and scholarly articles, including two award winning academic co-written articles. He has written for Diverse Education, Huffington post, Seattle Ttimes, Salon.salon.com , New York times, Philadelphia Inquirer,,Boston Globe, Medium.com, Washington Post, Good Men Project, X/Y Online, Stand Magazine, Morpheus and other publications.

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The enduring resilience of Michelle Obama

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By Elwood Watson
| Daily Gate City Verified
The abhorrent comments directed at former First Lady Michelle Obama by UFC fighter Josh Hokit are part of a troubling pattern endured by Black women in America for generations. The disgusting comments made by Hokit were not simply about politics. They reflected a long-standing pattern in which accomplished Black women are denounced as less feminine, less refined, or less worthy of respect than their white counterparts.
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ELWOOD WATSON: Did Karmelo Anthony get what he deserved?

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By Elwood Watson
| Neighbor Newspapers Verified
19-year-old Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in April 2025 in Frisco, Texas. Frankly, the conviction didn’t surprise me. From the incident’s initial stages to the jury’s composition and other factors, the political and judicial winds were clearly blowing in the prosecution’s direction. From the outset, the case garnered intense national media attention.
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Kohen Wiley, Overzealous Law Enforcement, Harrowing Racial Narratives and the Ongoing Disregard for Black Lives!

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By Elwood Watson
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Kohen Wiley, Overzealous Law Enforcement, Harrowing Racial Narratives and the Ongoing Disregard for Black Lives! Press enter or click to view image in full size Mississippi Free Press Kohen Wiley, a one-year-old child from Mississippi, is dead because of a dispute about diapers. Let that sink in for a moment.
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