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Core Affiliate Faculty

Core affiliate faculty have research, service and teaching interests in African American and Africana Studies. Affiliates participate in program events, including a fall lecture series, and help shape the African American and Africana Studies program and offerings. If you would like to become an affiliate, please contact Dr. Ernest Gibson.

Jaena Alabi
Jaena Alabi
English and Psychology Librarian
African American and Africana Studies

Tim Dodge
Tim Dodge
Librarian
African American and Africana Studies

Le'Trice Donaldson
Le'Trice Donaldson
Assistant Professor
History

Elijah Gaddis
Elijah Gaddis
Associate Professor
Co-director, Public History Program
History

Ernest L. Gibson III
Ernest L. Gibson III
Associate Professor
Director, African American and Africana Studies Program
English
African American and Africana Studies

Joan R. Harrell
Joan R. Harrell
Lecturer
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Programs
Dean's Office
Communication & Journalism

Sheena Hayes
Sheena Hayes
Associate Professor
History

Matthew Hoch
Matthew Hoch
Professor
Voice and Music Studies
Music

Kelly Kennington
Kelly Kennington
Associate Professor
History

Abdul-Khaliq Murtadha
Abdul-Khaliq Murtadha
Assistant Professor
Co-director of Mosaic Theatre Company
Theatre & Dance