Lauren McMillan
Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington
Lauren McMillan is the University of Mary Washington's resident historical archaeologist and an expert on middle-Atlantic American history.
African Disapora Archaeology Archaeology Anthropology Historical Archaeology
Tracy Sharpley-Whiting
Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies · Vanderbilt University
Expert in comparative Black cultural movements and African American literature and culture.
African American Literature African American History Black Culture African American Diaspora
Gregory DeFreitas
Professor of Economics, Director of the Center for the Study of Labor and Democracy · Hofstra University
Prof. DeFreitas is an expert on labor studies.
Labor Economics Research Methods Urban Economics Microeconomics African Economic Development
Amilcar Shabazz
Professor and Undergraduate Program Director, W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amilcar Shabazz has been a prominent voice in the movement to make reparations to descendants of former enslaved Americans.
Reparations for Slavery Juneteenth African American Educational History and Public Policy Afro-Americans in the Caribbean, Central and South America African American Biography
Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina
Paul Murray Kendall Chair in Biography and Professor of English · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Gretchen Gerzina is a specialist on the novel and biography, focusing on Black British studies, Victorian studies and mixed race studies..
Victorian Studies Black British Studies African American Women’s Writing Mixed Race Studies
Linda Halgunseth
Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies and Chicano/Latino Studies · Michigan State University
Linda Halgunseth's research focuses on parenting and children’s health and well-being in African, European, and Latin American families.
Minority Health and Well-Being Children of Immigrants Mexican/American and African American Parenting Cultural Influences on Parent-Child Relationships and Parenting Culturally-Appropriate Measurement Development
Carl Zimmer
Columnist · The New York Times
Columnist at The New York Times
Books Magazine Articles Newspaper Science Biology
Michael C. Slattery
Professor, Department Chair and Director of the Institute for Environmental Studies · Texas Christian University
Mike has worked in diverse landscapes ranging from the Namib Desert in southern Africa to the cloud forests of Costa Rica.
Mercury Contamination from Coal-fired Power Plants Wind Research Rhino Conservation Human Impact to Coastal Plains, Rivers and Sediment Pathways
Bryan W. Brooks, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor, Environmental Science and Public Health; Director of Environmental Health Science · Baylor University
Leading interdisciplinary expert water quality, environmental contaminants & sustainability issues in rapidly urbanizing areas
Contaminants of Emerging Concern Harmful Algal Blooms Urbanization Sustainability Issues Environmental Contaminants
Janie Robinson
Associate Professor · Texas Christian University
Dr. Robinson's interest include kidney disease, chronic illnesses, and health disparities in African Americans
Health Disparities in African Americans Kidney Disease in African Americans Chronic Illnesses in African Americans
Jeffrey McCune, Jr.
Frederick Douglass Professor · University of Rochester
McCune is founding chair of the Department of Black Studies, and an expert on matters of race, gender, and equality.
Race Black Studies Queer Theory Contemporary African-American Literature & Drama Popular Culture and Media Communication
Kathy Roberts Forde
Professor of Journalism · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Kathy Roberts Forde studies the Black freedom struggle and the press, First Amendment, literary journalism and history of book culture.
African American Freedom Struggle and the Press The First Amendment Journalism History Journalism Literary Journalism
Jill Sonke
Research Director/Research Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jill Sonke is active in research, teaching, and international cultural exchange.
Telehealth Global Health Arts Arts in Medicine Dance
Richard A. Boswell
Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: boswellr@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4633 / Office 350-200
Statutory Interpretation Immigration Law Immigrants' Rights Clinic Refugee Law & Policy
Staja Booker
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Staja Booker is an expert in racial disparities and health equity in pain management in Black/African American older adults.
Health Equity Black/African American with Chronic Pain Chronic Pain in Older Adults Chronic Pain Osteoarthritis
Glenda Bowen Daniels
Professor, Nursing · Texas Christian University
Dr. Daniels' research focus is health promotion, improving outcomes in gastroenterology, and increasing awareness of health disparities.
Education approaches to increase Colorectal Cancer Screening GI Symptoms and Adherence Among African Americans With End Stage Renal Disease Best Practices in the Gastrointestinal and Endoscopy Setting
Jane Rabinowicz
Executive Director / Directrice générale · USC Canada
NGO leader with expertise in seed, agroecology and nonprofit management / Leader d'ONG avec expertise en semences, agroécologie, et gestion.
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) Semenciers Sécurité alimentaire Souveraineté alimentaire Circuits courts de commercialisation agricole
Patricia Bradley, PhD
Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence; Associate Professor of Nursing | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Patricia K. Bradley, PhD, RN, FAAN is a leading expert in psychiatric mental health nursing and disparities in cancer outcomes.
Breast Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Survivorship Among African American Women Cancer Survivorship Health Disparity Psychosocial Aspects of Illness Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Jessica Tomlin
Executive Director · The MATCH International Women's Fund
Jess Tomlin works with women on the margins both in Canada and around the world.
International Development Strategic & Business Planning Program & Project Management Gender Equality Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Janet Goldner
Sculptor, Photographer, Videographer · Janet Goldner studio
Artist; Cross Cultural & International Consulting; African Arts & Culture Expert
Arts Adventure Travel Cultural Heritage