DEI win in Mississippi (and what you can do in your state) with James M. Thomas

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 BlueskyText the show here!Support the showBrowse the American Campus bookshelfGet in touch! Email Lauren at [email protected]. You can also anonymously request an episode or give feedback on the show.