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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Probably disc 2, which I think starts with “My Girl,” which I believe is the greatest Motown song of all time. 65-66 is peak Motown. How about you?

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This set is one of the reasons why I became a historian.

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Penn Press @pennpress.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Don't miss @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social discussing her book BLACK EXCELLENCE, which offers a provocative new history of modern black liberalism, on the @whomakescents.bsky.social podcast! Listen now: bit.ly/4z9cXw5

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Who Makes Cents? @whomakescents.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

How did Black liberals like Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young help remake modern liberalism? What does Black excellence have to do with policing? Learn the answers and more in this month’s episode ft. @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social 🎙️ @pennpress.bsky.social traffic.libsyn.com/whomakescent...

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Atlanta Studies @atlstudies.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

In this excerpt from her recent book "Black Excellence: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Black Liberalism", historian @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social excavates the history of mayor Andrew Young’s introduction of enterprise zones into the City of Atlanta. atlantastudies.org/2026/05/25/t...

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I still have trauma from that one trip.

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Penn Press @pennpress.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

We're all set up here in Philly for @oah.org's annual meeting! Come visit us in booth 408 in the book exhibit if you're attending, or check out our #OAH26 virtual exhibit store, where you can save 40% on all books with code OAH26 (expires May 19)! bit.ly/3OjA5pj

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Brent Cebul @brentcebul.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Philly and @oah.org visitors: join us next Wednesday for a conversation with @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social and the great Marcia Chatelain on BLACK EXCELLENCE, Danielle Wiggins' terrific new book on Black liberalism. Free and open to the public and no need to register

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Boston Review @bostonreview.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Jesse Jackson has died at 84. In our latest forum, @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social writes on the democratic promise of his “rainbow coalition,” the enduring power of his moral vision, and his commitment to mobilizing “the desperate, the damned, the disinherited, the disrespected, and the despised”:

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Jesse Jackson’s campaigns point the way.

Danielle Wiggins responds in a forum on “How Not to Defeat Authoritarianism.”

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Boston Review @bostonreview.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

“For poor and Black Americans, moderation has always been a losing strategy. Jesse Jackson understood that it not only deprioritized but also demobilized them as an electoral force. His vision couldn’t be more relevant as the Democratic Party faces similar calls today.” @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social

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Jesse Jackson’s campaigns point the way.

Danielle Wiggins responds in a forum on “How Not to Defeat Authoritarianism.”

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Penn Press @pennpress.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

"Beautifully written and wonderfully insightful," BLACK EXCELLENCE by @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social offers a provocative new history of modern black liberalism. Order today and save 40% with code PENN-HOLIDAY25 during our Holiday Sale! bit.ly/4rXzDfn

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Penn Press @pennpress.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

"What if, instead, we situate these seemingly conservative tendencies in a longer tradition of black liberalism?" Don't miss @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social discussing her new book BLACK EXCELLENCE in a Q&A with @johnfea1.bsky.social on his blog The Way of Improvement Leads Home bit.ly/4oia3iM

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The Author’s Corner with Danielle Wiggins

Danielle Wiggins is Assistant Professor of History at Georgetown University. This interview is based on her new book, Black Excellence: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Black Liberalism (University…

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Black Excellence is officially out in the world. Thank you to everyone who had a role, big and small, in its making. You can purchase here: www.pennpress.org/978151282784... The cake version (below) was delicious.

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Today is the last day to pre-order BLACK EXCELLENCE with the Penn Press Summer Sale discount! Enter PENN-SUMMER25 at checkout to save 40%! Official publication on publication date is September 2! www.pennpress.org/978151282784...

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Black Excellence – Penn Press

A provocative new history of modern black liberalismBlack Excellence offers a provocative new history of modern black liberalism by situating the seemingly c...

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Michael Leo Owens @milophd.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Another book coming soon that I can't wait to read! Looking forward to it, @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social!!!! I may have to revise my Atlanta politics seminar, too, which I've not taught in like a decade. So many great books on Atlanta since then. www.pennpress.org/978151282785...

Cover of the book Black Excellence: Atlanta and the Making of Modern Black Liberalism by Danielle Wiggins

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Thank you for sharing! I’ll be excited to chat with you about it.

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

First, Sly and now Brian 💔. I am verklempt.

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Some news! In August, I’ll be joining the Department of History at Georgetown. I’m going to miss Caltech (especially my students) and Pasadena but I’m really looking forward to moving back to the East Coast.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Thrilled to have a copy of this brilliant new collection edited by @brentcebul.bsky.social and @lilygeismer.bsky.social with a fantastic lineup of young historians.

MASTERY AND DRIFT
PROFESSIONAL-CLASS LIBERALS SINCE THE 1960S
EDITED BY BRENT CEBUL AND LILY GEISMER

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Boston Review @bostonreview.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

TOMORROW! Join @lilygeismer.bsky.social @brentcebul.bsky.social @pastpunditry.bsky.social @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social & Dylan Gottlieb at 7pm via Zoom to discuss The Limits of Professional-Class Liberalism, moderated by contributing editor Simon Torracinta. Register here: tinyurl.com/4cxpm8fa

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Boston Review @bostonreview.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Join @lilygeismer.bsky.social @brentcebul.bsky.social @pastpunditry.bsky.social @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social & Dylan Gottlieb on Feb 20 at 7pm for a virtual event on The Limits of Professional-Class Liberalism, moderated by contributing editor Simon Torracinta. Register here: tinyurl.com/4cxpm8fa

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

For those curious, I have a playlist of soul covers of The Beatles. My favorites are Bobby Womack’s “And I Love Her” and Booker T. and the MG’s “Something.” open.spotify.com/playlist/4w7...

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Beatles Soul Covers

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Fun new find my brother picked up for me this weekend. I’m obsessed with this cover. It even has a couple songs I haven’t heard before like The Drifter’s cover of “Every Night” from McCartney.

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

rip Garth Hudson, the last living member of The Band. One of my favorites. youtu.be/ZfBqWNFOVo8?...

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The Band - It Makes No Difference

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I always come back to this piece and to George Jackson.

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

I’ve been obsessed with this one and “I Gotta Have A Song” recently.

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Over 200 members of the Caltech community have lost their homes in the fires this week. If you’re able, consider making a donation to the Caltech/JPL Disaster Relief Fund. giving.caltech.edu/areas-to-sup...

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The Caltech and JPL Disaster Relief Fund

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Nicole Hemmer @pastpunditry.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Becky Nicolaides, a historian of Los Angeles and suburbia, lost everything when her home in Altadena burned down on Tuesday night. If you have the means to help support her and her family in navigating this devastating loss, her fundraising site is here: gofund.me/6ef68b01

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Donate to Help Becky Rebuild After Fire Loss, organized by Becky Nicolaides

I'm Becky Nicolaides, historian of suburbia. My family lived on a cul-de-sac in Al… Becky Nicolaides needs your support for Help Becky Rebuild After Fire Loss

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

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The Caltech and JPL Disaster Relief Fund

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Fun fact: Jimmy Carter and Motown founder Berry Gordy, Jr. were second cousins.

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Happy birthday to my fellow New Jerseyan, Dionne Warwick, who I once saw in the parking lot of the South Orange A&P. She was wearing a white fur coat, furry white boots, and a bedazzled white baseball cap. An icon. youtu.be/ewVWqr0pgOI?...

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Dionne Warwick "This Girl's In Love With You" on The Ed Sullivan show

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Danielle Wiggins @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Ah, that’s one of my favorites too!

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