Position:
Chair, Department of Black American Studies at University of Delaware, Professor of English and Black American Studies at University of Deleware
Location:
Greater Philadelphia Area
Work:
University of Delaware
- University of Delaware since Sep 2010
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Chair, Department of Black American Studies
University of Deleware
since 1995
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Professor of English and Black American Studies
Education:
University of California, Riverside 1995
Ph.D., English
California State University-Dominguez Hills 1991
MA, English
University of California, Los Angeles 1986
BA, Political Science
Interests:
black american studies, popular culture, african american literature, film
Honor & Awards:
2011 Ford-Turpin Distinguished Achievement Award (Morgan State U), 2011 Chairman's Outstanding Achievement and Distinguished Service Award (MAWA), Top Ten Finalist, 2011 National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Inspire Integrity Award; Being Beautiful is Being Me Female Empowerment Workshop for Teens Honor, 2010; Mentor Recognition, Student Athletic Association Council, University of Delaware, 2007; Excellence in Teaching Award, 2006 & 1996; Richard "Dick" Wilson Mentoring Award; Community Service Award for Beautiful Gate Outreach Center, 2006; Young Adult Network Mentor of the Year, 2010.