Media Appearances + Talks

“The Effects of the ‘Stop W.O.K.E.’ Act with Jonathan Cox.” Why is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast.

Jonathan joins Chris Hayes (host of All in With Chris Hayes, MSNBC) on his podcast to discuss the effects of anti-CRT laws in Florida on his students and courses, as well as implications for increased legislation being put forth and passed across the country.

Shut Up and Teach?

Jonathan speaks with Dr. Jason Johnson, host of “A Word…with Jason Johnson,” about Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act and other conservative educational legislation and its impacts on educators and students.

More Than A Moment: #ScholarStrike Virtual Teach-In

In support of the #ScholarStrike movement, Jonathan organized a virtual teach-in featuring scholars from across UCF. The panelists discussed avenues for impacting positive social change, managing self-care, and holding on to hope in these changing times.

Warnock Election a Sign of Progress, but Obstacles Remain for Black Candidates, Scholars Say | WFTV9 ABC

Jonathan discusses the significance and broader implications of Rev. Raphael Warnock winning his runoff election in Georgia, becoming only the second Black Senator from a southern state since reconstruction.

Race and Social Media | Florida’s Fourth Estate

Jonathan joins Orlando News 6’s Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsen to discuss the intersections of race and social media with current events.

Central Florida Schools React to Decision to Stop Publication of 6 Dr. Seuss Books | Orlando News 6

Jonathan discusses the decision of Dr. Seuss Enterprises to stop publishing six of its books due to racist and insensitive imagery.

Justice for All: Afro-Latinos’ Fight for Equality | Spectrum News 13

Spectrum News anchor Tammie Fields sits down with Jonathan and two Latinx advocates, Jon Aragón and Jennifer De Jesus, for an in-depth conversation on the intersection between the Black and Latinx communities, Afro-Latinos' ongoing fight for equality, and the work needed to achieve a society where diversity is fully embraced.

Muzzled by DeSantis, Critical Race Theory Professors Cancel Courses or Modify Their Teaching | Daniel Golden

In this piece by Daniel Golden (co-published in The Atlantic), Jonathan is featured along with other faculty and students who are impacted by restrictive legislation recently passed by Florida’s Governor DeSantis.

Crusade for Change: A Conversation About Race in Central Florida | WESH 2 News Special

As part of a special on racism in Central Florida, Jonathan speaks to WESH 2 News reporter Jazmin Bailey about the history and present impacts of systemic racism. (Scroll down page to clip “Systemic racism exists in Central Florida.”)

Real Talk: A Candida Conversation on What’s Changed | Orlando News 6 Special

On year after the murder of George Floyd, Jonathan joins Vanessa Skipper from the Brevard Federation of Teachers and pediatrician Dr. Akinyemi Ajayi to discuss what progress has been made and what changes are still needed.

Teach-in: What is Racism? | Seminole State University

Jonathan gives an invited talk on racism and antiracism in the United States to educators at Seminole State University.

Sociology of the Marginalized and Critical Race Theory with Dr. Jonathan Cox | Free The Mind, Free People Podcast

Jonathan joins hosts Marina Rivera and Halley Spencer to discuss the theories and scholarship of Black intellectuals like W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, and others who have been excluded from dominant spaces within academia throughout history.

Dr. Jonathan Cox! | Mornings with Zerlina

Jonathan joins Zerlina on the show to discuss Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' attempts to muzzle teachers of Critical Race Theory.

Ron DeSantis’s Authoritarian War on Education is Reaching New Heights | The Mehdi Hasan Show

Jonathan joins MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan to discuss the impact of Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act on faculty and students in the state.

UCF Sociology Professor Silenced By Florida Law

Jonathan is profiled as journalist Scripps News’ Stephen Graddick IV looks into the impacts of recent restrictive educational legislation in Florida and its impacts on educators.

Real Talk: A Candid Conversation on Race | Orlando News 6 Special

Jonathan joins Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, American Academy of Pediatrics spokeswoman Dr. Candice Jones, Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon, Sen. David Simmons and vice president of the Brevard Federation of Teachers Vanessa Skipper to discuss racial inequality in America.

Color-full versus Color-blind | Let’s Grab Coffee with SunAh (WYXR 91.7FM Memphis)

In Episode 7 of Let’s Grab Coffee, SunAh and Jonathan discuss color-blindness and “color-full” approaches to race and racism, and how these perspectives can shape interactions, policies, and practices.

Capitol Update | The Florida Channel 

Jonathan discusses the potential banning of critical race theory in Florida’s K-12 schools. [17:04 - 20:17 min]