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Exposing injustice, strengthening democracy, and building community for change in the South. Publisher of Facing South: https://www.facingsouth.org/
@southernstudies.bsky.socialFacing criticism over his response to the disaster, the North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate and his allies say he helped secure federal aid. But evidence of his involvement remains limited.
@southernstudies.bsky.socialCheck out our Executive Director's, @chriskromm.bsky.social recent appearance on Headlights: Voices from the Progressive South!
@southernstudies.bsky.socialTwo years after Hurricane Helene devastated western NC, communities are still struggling to rebuild. Our investigation with @thenation.com found $9.3B in federal recovery funding—less than 16% of estimated damages and deep turmoil at FEMA.
@chriskromm.bsky.socialReposted by @southernstudies.bsky.socialIn Marshall, NC, Hurricane Helene's floodwaters swept away 10 downtown buildings in 2024. This summer, I asked the mayor if Michael Whatley — whom Trump said would be "very much in charge" of recovery — had reached out or played a role in rebuilding. He said no.
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@southernstudies.bsky.social“Durham is this growing, prosperous place and really what our data was showing is that there’s so many people that are falling behind amid this growing wealth,” @chriskromm.bsky.social said.
@chriskromm.bsky.socialReposted by @southernstudies.bsky.socialDurham Dreams brought together 150+ people this weekend to envision a safer and more just future for the city. This story also highlights @southernstudies.bsky.social research on how Durham's wealthy institutions can ensure better jobs, schools and housing.
@southernstudies.bsky.socialNEW: Two years after Helene, western NC is still struggling to rebuild — amid FEMA turmoil, billions in unmet recovery needs, and scant evidence that Trump’s hand-picked “recovery czar” Michael Whatley played a meaningful role
Our investigation w/ @thenation.com
www.facingsouth.org/2026/09/two-...
@southernstudies.bsky.socialIt is important to recognize the central role of labor in Black freedom struggles, the lessons history can teach us today, and how to confront escalating attacks on history itself.
@southernstudies.bsky.socialA leading scholar of Black social movements in the South talks with @chriskromm.bsky.social about the central role of labor, lessons from our past, and how to confront escalating attacks on history itself.
Watch the Full Interview Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_hO...
