Joseph Flynn
Executive Director for equity and inclusion in the Division of Academic Diversity, Equity and InclusionJoseph Flynn is the executive director for equity and inclusion in the Division of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and an associate professor of curriculum and instruction.
He teaches courses related to social justice, multicultural education and curriculum studies. His scholarship offers critical examinations of race, media and popular culture, and curriculum. Currently he is author of White Fatigue: Rethinking Resistance for Social Justice and a co-host for the podcast Mental Illness in Pop Culture.
In his free time, he enjoys watching and discussing film, listening to jazz and hip hop, cooking, and spending time with his family.
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To pretend that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would not have supported today's anti-racism movements is ludicrous, says Joseph Flynn.
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It is essential for the furthering of society to always embrace the humanity of others, says Joe Flynn. But how?
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America can't resist opening our box full of misery over and over again. Joseph Flynn wonders what's left in there.
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Sending your kid off to college? Joe Flynn says it's not the end of the world.
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Shocked and outraged by the latest mass shooting? Welcome to the worst version of one of Joseph Flynn's favorite films.
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Justice delayed is justice denied — but Joe Flynn says this week, Congress finally did the right thing.
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Marva Collins said, “Education is painful and not gained by playing games.” Joseph Flynn looks at psychological distress, education, and political games through her lens.
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The longest lines Joe Flynn has seen this holiday season haven't been for a chance to see Santa.
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Northern Illinois University professor Joseph Flynn reacts to America's reaction to the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict.
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Have you heard about the class on Drake and The Weeknd? Don't scoff, says Joseph Flynn.