African American Studies Department

About the Faculty

The faculty and administrative staff in African American Studies, currently numbering ten scholars and professionals, is of the highest caliber to be found anywhere. Moreover, in addition to teaching responsibilities, faculty members are available to students as academic advisors and mentors. Students are encouraged to seek us out for the expertise which we offer in our various disciplines.

	James Millette Professor of African American Studies Areas of specialty biography and contact information
	Pam Brooks Associate Professor of African American Studies Areas of specialty biography and contact information
	Johnny Coleman Associate Professor of Art and African American Studies Areas of specialty biography and contact information
	Justin Emeka Visiting Assistant Professor of African American Studies and Theater and Dance Areas of specialty biography and contact information
	Meredith M. Gadsby Associate Professor of African American Studies Areas of specialty biography and contact information
	Gordon Gill Assistant Professor of American Studies Areas of specialty biography and contact information
	Caroline Jackson-Smith Associate Professor and Chair of African American Studies and Theater Areas of specialty biography and contact information
	Courtney Patterson Faculty-In-Residence, Afrikan Heritage House Areas of specialty biography and contact information
	Booker Peek Associate Professor of African American Studies Areas of specialty biography and contact information
	Yakubu Saaka Professor of African American Studies Areas of specialty biography and contact information
	Mariam Adenike Sharpley Lecturer and Artist-in-Residence Areas of specialty biography and contact information
	Adrienne L. Jones Emerita Associate Professor of African American Studies biography and contact information
	Rejoice Acolatse Administrative Assistant biography and contact information