African American (AFAM) Studies is interdisciplinary, with focal fields such as history, sociology, English studies, communication studies, political science, psychology, social theory, art, music, economics, education, and even natural sciences, such as environmental science with a social justice lens.
Trained in a range of disciplines, including education, comparative literature, history, sociology, and theology, Prof. Livingston focuses her work on social justice education, including its impact on educational theory and practice.
An accomplished writer, essayist, and poet, Prof. Renee Simms teaches courses in African American literature, black feminist theory, and fiction writing.
Prof. Brackett is an avid writer, with work appearing in several publications. Her teaching and research focuses on African American pop culture, intercultural communication, and contemporary issues.
Prof. Yu teaches literary representations of race through the lens of women-of-color feminism. Her research focuses on the intersection of race, physical intimacies, affect, and community care in the Gilded Age/Progressive Era.
