Jelani Cobb
Jelani Cobb is the dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and a prominent scholar and commentator on issues of race, politics, and media. He has been vocal about the challenges faced by students regarding free expression, particularly in light of recent tensions surrounding protests related to the Gaza conflict.
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Jelani Cobb, the dean of Columbia University’s School of Journalism, recently said that the fundamental civic unit is the neighbour.
How much state violence will America accept?
Canada· 2026-01-26
Jelani Cobb is a writer and historian who reflects on race in America and the impact of events like Trayvon Martin's death.
‘Indecency has become a new hallmark’: writer and historian Jelani Cobb on race in Donald Trump’s America | Columbia University
United Kingdom· 2025-10-18
Jelani Cobb is a dean and professor of journalism at Columbia Journalism School and is considered a penetrating voice in the public discourse on democracy and media in the United States.
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Greece· 2025-09-27
Jelani Cobb, the dean of journalism at Columbia, highlighted the crisis of trust in quality media.
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Denmark· 2025-06-14
Jelani Cobb warned his students about expressing opinions that could contradict the Trump government.
“Tiempos peligrosos”, denuncian erosión del estado de derecho en EEUU a los extranjeros
Honduras· 2025-03-17
Jelani Cobb is the journalism school dean at Columbia who addressed concerns about free speech following Khalil's arrest.
Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest has chilling effect on free speech at US colleges
United States· 2025-03-16
Jelani Cobb is the dean of the Columbia journalism school who warned international students about the Trump administration.
Columbia graduate detained by Ice was respected British government employee | Mahmoud KhalilUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-13
Jelani Cobb, the journalism school's dean, spoke about the institution's limitations in protecting international students.
'Dangerous times': Columbia University cautions students as Trump cracks down on pro-Palestine protests
India· 2025-03-13
Jelani Cobb is the journalism school’s dean who addressed the risks faced by international students during the protests.
At Columbia, Tension Over Gaza Protests Hits Breaking Point Under TrumpUnited States· 2025-03-13