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Elwood Watson

Dr. Elwood Watson is a professor of history, African American Studies, and Gender Studies at East Tennessee State University. He is the author of several books and articles. His latest work Performing American Masculinities: The 21st Century Man in Popular Culture published by Indiana University Press.
Students
The Clueless, Careless and Outright Racist Rhetoric of Some in the GOP
Just when you thought the madness of the 2016 presidential campaign couldn’t get anymore insane, guess what, it has.
September 25, 2016
African-American
Is the Sordid Birther Chapter Really Closed?
A few days ago, Donald Trump finally admitted what the rational and sane among us always had known ― that President Obama was born in the United States.
September 19, 2016
Sports
Kaepernick, Race and the Hypocrisy of the American Public
It always seems to perplex and, in fact, disturb me when certain fellow Black folk decide to wallow and sit in judgment of another person’s Black bonafides.
September 4, 2016
Opinion
Let’s Not Forget the Racism, White Privilege Brought to Light by 2016 Olympics
The 2016 Rio Summer Olympics has been an event packed with suspense, intrigue and drama. Anticipation about the games had been intense even before the competition began. One thing can be said for certain, the athletic competition did not disappoint as there was hardly a dull moment. The U.S. Women’s gymnastic and swim teams made […]
August 23, 2016
African-American
The Perverse Affinity for Defending Slavery
One can only wonder what would make any rational, decent human being assert that slavery was a good thing.
August 1, 2016
Opinion
Some Pastors, Politicians and Others Have Assisted in Promoting Intolerance
The fact is that Donald Trump was hardly alone in his racist and xenophobic rhetoric.
June 19, 2016
African-American
Prince Pushed the Envelope and Delivered
Prince, at one point The Artist formerly known as Prince before reclaiming his name in 1998, was a complex human being on many levels.
April 25, 2016
African-American
GOP Blaming Others for Its Implosion
Rather than looking inward to find the root of its problems, many members of the Republican party establishment seem to be looking for scapegoats.
April 6, 2016
Opinion
Supreme Court Nomination Drama Just Latest Slight Aimed at Obama
Just when you thought that the level of mean-spirited arrogance directed toward President Obama could not get any more disgraceful, a new example comes along.
February 24, 2016
Faculty & Staff
Yes, Black History Month is Relevant
In various quarters of the nation, people will engage in various celebrations and acknowledgments of the history of people of African descent.
February 14, 2016
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