Our core faculty possess a wide range of expertise and research interests. We possess degrees in Black Studies, Applied Anthropology, Evaluation, Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts, and History. Our research engages the U.S. South, Barbados, the U.S. Virgin Islands, South Africa, Panama and Cuba. We examine popular culture, gender, armed resistance, mental health, public health, sports and the Black New South. Our publications include both traditional and non-traditional scholarship such as public reports and award-winning films. We are all committed to mentoring our undergraduate and graduate students. We appreciate the opportunity to support our students, colleagues and the community.

Jonathan Gayles, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
404-413-5142
jgayles@gsu.edu
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Makungu Akinyela, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
404-413-5141
makinyela@gsu.edu
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Lia T. Bascomb, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
404-413-5137
lbascomb@gsu.edu
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Lakeyta Bonnette-Bailey, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
lbonnette@gsu.edu
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Sarita Davis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
404-413-5134
saritadavis@gsu.edu
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Maurice Hobson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
404-413-5136
mhobson@gsu.edu
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Jamae Morris, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
404-413-5145
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Lisa Shannon, Ph.D.
Lecturer
404-413-5139
lshannon2@gsu.edu
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Akinyele Umoja, Ph.D.
Professor
404-413-5133
aadaku@gsu.edu
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