VITA

For

RUSSELL BENJAMIN

Born: 1 July 1963 Lamar, South Carolina Citizenship: U.S.A.

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

2520 W. Leland Avenue Apt. B-5 , Illinois 773 769 3410 EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Political Science (December 1996) . Fields of Study: American Politics, Race and Politics, State and Local Government, Public Policy, Political Behavior, Intergovernmental Relations, and Political Gerontology. Dissertation: "Black Entrepreneurs and the Politics of Economic Development."

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology (1992) University of Florida.

M.A. in Political Science (1991) University of Florida. Thesis: "Politics and the Aging in Indian River County, Florida."

B.A. in Political Science (1985) University of South Carolina. Certificate in South Carolina Studies.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Frank C. Erwin Centennial Visiting Professorship at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs (Summer 2008). University of Texas at Austin. Support for research while at the University of Texas.

Visiting Professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs (Spring 2008). University of Texas at Austin. Course taught: Minority Economic Development Policy.

1 Associate Professor in Political Science (Fall 2005-). Northeastern Illinois University. Classes taught: American Government; Minority Politics in the U.S.; The Politics of Poverty; The Politics of Minority Economic Development; State Government and Politics; African American Politics and Social Change; Seminar in American Policy-Making Process; Foundations of Africans in the Diaspora.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Black Studies (2001-2003). University of Missouri. Conducting research on colonialism and on black business development. Teaching in Black Studies Program.

Assistant Professor in Political Science (Fall 1997-Spring 2005). Northeastern Illinois University. Classes taught: American Government; Urban Politics; Minority Politics in the U.S.; The Politics of Poverty; The Politics of Minority Economic Development; State Government and Politics; African American Politics and Social Change; and Poverty, Racism, and Sexism in Urban Politics.

Instructor for Minorities and Change (Spring 1997). University of Florida.

Instructor for Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (1996-1997). University of Florida.

Visiting Assistant Professor (1995-1996). East Carolina University. Duties: teaching State and Local Government, and, American National Government. Serving as General College Advisor.

PUBLICATIONS

Eternal Colonialism. Russell Benjamin and Gregory O. Hall (eds). 2010. Lanham, Maryland: University Press of America.

“Introduction.” With Gregory O. Hall. 2010. In Eternal Colonialism, Russell Benjamin and Gregory O. Hall (eds). Lanham, Maryland: University Press of America.

“The American Internal Colonial Environment.” 2010. In Eternal Colonialism, Russell Benjamin and Gregory O. Hall (eds). Lanham, Maryland: University Press of America.

“Conclusion.” With Gregory O. Hall. 2010. In Eternal Colonialism, Russell Benjamin and Gregory O. Hall (eds). Lanham, Maryland: University Press of America.

“Cleveland, Stephen Grover (1837-1908).” With Paul Easterling. 2010. Entry in The Frederick Douglass Encyclopedia (Greenwood Press). Julius E. Thompson, James L. Conyers, and Nancy J. Dawson, editors.

“Fifteenth Amendment.” 2010. Entry in The Frederick Douglass Encyclopedia (Greenwood Press). Julius E. Thompson, James L. Conyers, and Nancy J. Dawson, editors.

2 "Aging and Politics: The Case of Indian River County, Florida." 1995. The Political Chronicle 7: 8-16.

FORTHCOMING

African Americans and Recent U.S. Policies Toward the Caribbean: Haiti, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Forthcoming with Caribbean Studies Press.

“Layle Lane.” 2014. Entry in African American National Biography Online. (Oxford University Press.) Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, editors-in-chief.

Sprague, Jeb. 2012. Paramilitarism and the Assault on Democracy in Haiti. (Monthly Review Press). Forthcoming book review in New Political Science.

WORKS IN PROGRESS

The Politics of Black Commerce: Jacksonville and Daytona Beach, Florida. Book manuscript.

“Bill Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Haitian Economic `Development’.” Manuscript in preparation for submission to a refereed academic journal.

“African American Consumer Politics as a Form of Resistance.” Manuscript in preparation for submission to a refereed academic journal.

BOOKS REVIEWED

Conrad, Cecilia A., John Whitehead, Patrick Mason, and James Stewart (eds). 2005. in the U.S. Economy (Rowman & Littlefield). Reviewed in The Journal of Race and Policy 2 (2006): 91-94.

Watson, Alan D. 2005. African Americans in Early North Carolina: A Documentary History (N.C. Office of Archives and History).Reviewed in The Journal of the North Carolina Association of Historians 14 (2006): 118-121.

Nussbaum, Martha C. 1997. Cultivating Humanity: A Classical Defense of Reform in Liberal Education (Harvard University Press). Reviewed in National Association of Student Affairs Professionals Journal 4 (2001): 65-66.

3 EDITORIAL WORK

Manuscript reviewer for Race, Gender, and Class. 2009.

Manuscript reviewer for Understanding American Government. 2008. Belmont, California: Thomson/Wadsworth. Eleventh Edition. Manuscript reviewer for Journal of Politics.

Manuscript Reviewer for Southeastern Political Review.

Editor for Annual Editions: State and Local Government. 1997. Guilford, Ct: The Dushkin Publishing Group. Eighth edition.

Editor for Annual Editions: State and Local Government. 1995. Guilford, Ct: The Dushkin Publishing Group. Seventh edition.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

“Problems With American-led Industrial ‘Development’ in Haiti.” Upcoming paper presentation at the 2014 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Merida, Mexico, May 26-30.

“Bill Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Haitian Economic `Development’.” Paper presented at the 2013 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Grand Anse, Grenada, June 3-7.

“American ‘Development’ of Haiti After the 2010 Earthquake.” Paper presented at the 2nd NEIU African and African American Research Symposium, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, April 11, 2013.

“Wal-Mart and the Congressional Black Caucus: Mutual Interests?” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Oak Brook, Illinois, March 13-16, 2013.

“Black Medical Students, Fidel Castro, and American Politics.” Paper presented at the Black Faculty Research Symposium, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois, March 8, 2012.

“U.S. Blacks and Caribbean Development.” Paper presented at the 2011 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Willemstad, Curacao, May 30-June 3.

“Internal Colonialism and Black Political Support for Black Business Development.” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Raleigh, North Carolina, March 16-19, 2011.

4 “African American Responsible Tourism? African Americans and Travel to the Caribbean.” Paper presented at the 2010 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, St. Peter, Barbados, May 24-28.

“Equal to White Men? African American Male Sex Tourism in the Caribbean.” Paper presented at the 2009 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Kingston, Jamaica, June 1-5.

“We Are Family? Marketing the Caribbean to African American Tourists.” Paper presented at the 2008 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, San Andres Island, Colombia, May 26-30.

“Race and the 2008 Presidential Election: Policy Implications for African Americans.” Presentation at the Voting Analysis in Mathematics and Politics: Interdisciplinary Research and Education Seminar, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia, April 4, 2008.

“Black Business, Black Nation?” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Chicago, Illinois, March 19-22, 2008.

“Black Cruising: African Americans in the Caribbean.” Paper presentation at the 2007 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, May 28-June 1.

“John Conyers, Cynthia McKinney, and the War on Terror.” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, San Francisco, California, March 21-25, 2007.

“Black Politics: Friend or Foe of Neocolonialism?” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Atlanta, Georgia, March 22-25, 2006.

“Black Business Development Within the Venue of American Internal Colonialism.” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Atlanta, Georgia, March 22-25, 2006.

“Black Consumerism as a Part of Black Politics.” Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 13-16, 2005.

“Generosity or Propaganda Ploy? Political Fallout From Fidel Castro’s Extension of Medical School Scholarships to Black Americans.” Paper presented at the 2005 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic, May 30-June 4.

“Black Consumer Politics in Florida as Part of the National Black Political Culture.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Washington, D.C., March 23-26, 2005.

5 “The Politics of Black Consumerism.” Presented at the 2004 Annual Fellows Meeting of the Florida Education Fund, Tampa, Florida, November 5-7.

“The Black American-Cuban American Conflict in Miniature: The Elian Gonzalez Affair.” Paper presented at the 2004 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts, May 31-June 5.

“Black Business Politics in : African American, Caribbean, and African.” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Chicago, Illinois March 24-28, 2004.

“The Black Beach Project.” Presented at the 2003 Annual Fellows Meeting of Florida Education Fund, Tampa, Florida, October 10-12.

“The American Politics of Haitian Immigration.” Paper presented at the 2003 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Belize City, Belize, May 25-31.

“Welcome Guests? Daytona Beach and the Black College Reunion.” Paper presented at the 2003 meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Oakland, California, March 12-15.

“Sharpton, Jacqueline Jackson, and Vieques.” Paper presented at the 2002 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Nassau, Bahamas, May 27-June 1.

“The Politics of Black Commerce: The Daytona Beach Case.” Paper presented at the 2002 meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Atlanta, Georgia, March 6-9.

“What Good is Government? An Assessment of Government Official Impact on Black Businesses.” Paper presented at the 2001 meeting of the Annual African American and Latino/a American Adult Education Research Symposium, Chicago, Illinois, April 21.

“Protecting the Workers? California State Policy and Migrant Workers.” Paper presented at the 2000 Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Social Science Association, Galveston, Texas, March 15-18.

“A Woman’s Movement: Efforts for Migrant Labor Justice in California.” Paper presented at the 2000 Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Social Science Association, Galveston, Texas, March 15-18.

“Nowhere to Turn? Black Leaders and Voters in Florida After the Willie Logan Affair.” Paper presented (with Dr. Gregory Hall) at the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Washington, D.C., March 8-11, 2000.

6 “Supporting Black Capitalism? Two Local Governments and Black Business Development.” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Washington, D.C., March 8-11, 2000.

“Welfare Reform and Women of Color: Perceptions at the Grassroots.” Paper presented at the 1999 Annual Meeting of the Urban Affairs Association, Louisville, Kentucky.

“The Florida Democratic Party and the Representation of Black Interests: A Floundering Relationship?” Paper presented (with Dr. Gregory Hall) at the 1999 Southwestern Political Science Association Meetings, San Antonio, Texas.

“Hitting the Jackpot? Citizen Assessments of the Impact of Riverboat Gaming Casinos in Northeastern Illinois.” Paper presented at the Thirtieth Annual Conference of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, March 10-13, 1999.

"Gendered Racism and Women of Color." Paper presented at the 1998 Meeting of the Southern Political Science Association, Atlanta, Georgia.

"Set-Aside Policies: Sources of Support in Two Florida Cities." Paper presented at the 1998 Meeting of the American Political Science Association, Boston, Massachusetts.

"Beating a Dead Horse? The Lasting Role of Race in Southern Politics." Paper presented at the 1998 Citadel Symposium on Southern Politics, Charleston, South Carolina.

"Black Business Owner Confidence in Economic Development Programs: Fact or Fantasy?" Paper presented at the 1996 Meeting of the Urban Affairs Association, New York, New York.

"Black Business Development at the Grassroots: Is Race a Factor?" Paper presented at the 1996 Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Savannah, Georgia.

"Is Race a Factor in Perceptions of Public Officials' Support of Black Business Development?" Paper presented at the 1995 Meeting of the Southern Political Science Association, Tampa, Florida.

"Aging and Politics: The Case of Indian River County, Florida." Paper presented at the 1994 Florida Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Sarasota.

"Race, Politics, and Economic Development: A Tale of Two Cities." Paper presented at the 1994 Citadel Symposium on Southern Politics, Charleston, South Carolina.

"Gubernatorial Elections: The Coattail Connection?" Paper presented at the 1993 Meeting of the Southern Political Science Association, Savannah, Georgia.

7 ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE WORK

“Graduate Student Panel: Tenure and Beyond.” Chair and Organizer of panel at the 2014 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Merida, Mexico, May 26-03.

“Graduate Student Panel: Finishing Your Ph.D. and Getting a Job in Caribbean Studies.” Acting Chair of panel at the 2014 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Merida, Mexico, May 26-30.

“Confronting Conflicts: Reparations, Development, Education, and Unemployment.” Panel chair at the 2014 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Merida, Mexico, May 26-30.

“How to Finish Your Ph.D. and Get a Job.” Chair and Organizer of panel at the 2012 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Le Gosier, Guadeloupe, May 28-June 1.

“The 2010 Haitian Earthquake: Vulnerabilities, Tents and Education.” Chair of panel at the 2012 Conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, Le Gosier, Guadeloupe, May 28-June 1.

“Race, Social Justice, and Political Economy.” Chair and discussant for panel at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 14-17.

Discussant for Panel on Humanities. 2007 McKnight Doctoral Mid-Year Research and Writing Meeting, Tampa, Florida, February 23-24.

Discussant for Panel on Political Science, Public Policy, and Philosophy. 2006 McKnight Doctoral Mid-Year Research and Writing Conference, Tampa, Florida, March 10-11.

Section Chair for International Relations. Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Chicago, Illinois, March 24-28, 2004.

“Black Business Development.” Chair for public policy panel at the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Chicago, Illinois, March 24-28, 2004.

“Case Studies of Local Political Activism and Leadership.” Discussant for state and local politics panel at the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Chicago, Illinois, March 24-28, 2004.

Section Chair for International Relations. Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Oakland, California, March 12-15, 2003.

Section Chair for Public Policy and Administration. 2001 Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists. March 7-10, at Richmond, Virginia.

8 "Generations and Political Orientations." Discussant for Panel at the 1996 Meeting of the Southern Political Science Association, Atlanta, Georgia.

CONTRACTS AND GRANTS

Departmental Travel Fund Grant, Northeastern Illinois University (Summer 2013). Departmental Travel Fund Grant, Northeastern Illinois University (Summer 2011). Application (with Dr. Geraldine Seay) for a Planning Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (Fall 2003). Travel Support for Conference Presentation. University of Missouri (Spring 2003). Travel Support for Conference Presentation. University of Missouri (Summer 2002). Travel support for Book Research Trip. University of Missouri (Spring 2002). Departmental Travel Fund Grant. Northeastern Illinois University (Spring 2001). General Travel Fund Grant. Northeastern Illinois University (Spring 2000). Departmental Travel Fund Grant. Northeastern Illinois University (Spring 2000). College of Arts and Sciences Travel Support. Northeastern Illinois University (Spring 1999). Departmental Travel Fund Grant. Northeastern Illinois University (Spring 1999). General Travel Fund Grant. Northeastern Illinois University (Fall 1998). General Travel Fund Grant. Northeastern Illinois University (Spring 1998). Dauer Chair Research Grant in Political Science. University of Florida (Fall 1994). Graduate School Travel Grant (for dissertation research). University of Florida (Fall 1994). Graduate Student Council Travel Grant. University of Florida (Fall 1993).

HONORS AND AWARDS

Award for Service and Dedication, CSA (Caribbean Studies Association) Merida Mexico, Conference 2014. 2011 Faculty Award of Excellence, Black Heritage Month Award Committee, Northeastern Illinois University, February 25. Certificate of Appreciation, 2007 McKnight Doctoral Mid-Year Research and Writing Meeting, Tampa, Florida, February 23-24. Certificate of Appreciation, 2006 McKnight Doctoral Mid-Year Research and Writing Conference, Tampa, Florida, March 10-11. Nominee, Irish Committee Award for Best Paper on Women and Politics at the 1998 Southern Political Science Association Meeting. Paper title: Gendered Racism and Women of Color. McKnight Achievers Society Award of Merit (1997), conferred upon former McKnight Doctoral Fellows who have obtained the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Nominee, National Science Foundation Research Grant (1994, with Professor James Button). University of Florida Presidential Recognition of Outstanding Achievement and Contributions to the University (1994). Award of Appreciation for Serving as Session Chair, 1994 University of Florida Graduate Student Forum. 1994 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Outstanding Graduate Student Award. University of Florida.

9 Nominee, Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship for Minorities (1993). Outstanding Achievement at the University of Florida Black Graduate Student Research Forum (1993). Outstanding Achievement at the University of Florida Black Graduate Student Research Forum (1991). McKnight Doctoral Fellowship, awarded to students in fields with an underrepresentation of minorities (1990-1995). 1989 Outstanding Young Men of America. University of South Carolina Southern Studies Scholarship (1985).

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

Chair, Faculty Senate, Northeastern Illinois University (2013-). Chair, Faculty Assembly, Northeastern Illinois University (2013-). Roundtable Discussion Facilitator, “Public Universities, Social Solutions: Reimagining Food,” College of Arts and Sciences, Northeastern Illinois University (Spring 2013). Member, Faculty Senate, Northeastern Illinois University (2012-). Chapter Representative At-Large, University Professionals of Illinois (2012-). Member, House of Delegates, University Professionals of Illinois (2009-) Speaker, Black History Month Speakers Series, Community and Regional Planning, University of Texas at Austin (February 2008). Member, Academic Affairs Committee (Spring 2004-Fall 2004), College of Arts and Sciences, Northeastern Illinois University. Member, Black History Month Committee, (2001-2002), University of Missouri. Member, University Scholarship Committee, (Spring 2001), Northeastern Illinois University. Member, Faculty Council on Student Affairs (Fall 2000-Spring 2001), Northeastern Illinois University. Chair, Search Committee for Coordinator of Proyecto Pa’Lante, an academic support program serving Latino students (Spring - Summer 2000), Northeastern Illinois University. Member, Faculty Excellence Awards Committee (Spring 2000), Northeastern Illinois University. Member, Equity in Action/Affirmative Action Committee (1998-2001), Northeastern Illinois University. Member, African American/Caribbean Heritage Committee (1998-2001), Northeastern Illinois University. Member, Shouts From the Wall/Chicago Friends of the American Lincoln Brigade Committee (Fall 1998-Fall 1999), Northeastern Illinois University. Member, Gerontology Faculty Search Committee (Spring 1998-Spring 1999), Northeastern Illinois University. Alternate on the Academic Affairs Committee (1997-2001), College of Arts and Sciences, Northeastern Illinois University. Session Chair for Social Sciences, 1995 University of Florida Graduate Student Council Research Forum. Facilitator, 1994 University of Florida Intergroup Relations Retreat. Session Chair, 1994 University of Florida Graduate Student Council Research Forum.

10 Member, University of Florida Minority Mentor Program (1993-1995). Treasurer, University of Florida Black Graduate Student Organization (1993-1994). Member, University of Florida Minority Recruitment and Retention Committee (1989-1991). Member, University of Florida Quality of Life Task Force (1989-1991). President, University of Florida Black Graduate Student Organization (1989-1991). Member, University of Florida Students in Gerontology Association (1989-1991). Member, University of Florida Beta Eta Sigma (black honor society, 1992-1996).

DEPARTMENT SERVICE

Chair. Department Personnel Committee, Northeastern Illinois University (Fall 2012). Co-Chair, Department Application of Criteria (DAC) Revision Committee (Spring 2012). Co-Chair, Department Personnel Committee, Northeastern Illinois University (Spring 2012). Member, Robin Archia Prize for Service Committee, Northeastern Illinois University (2010-2011). Representative, African and African American Studies Committee, Northeastern Illinois University (2010-2011). Chair, Department Personnel Committee, Northeastern Illinois University (2010-2011). Member, Robin Archia Prize for Service Committee, Northeastern Illinois University (2009-2010). Member, Robin Archia Prize for Service committee, Northeastern Illinois University (2008-2009). Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee for Comparative Politics, Northeastern Illinois University (Fall 2006-Spring 2007). Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee for American Government and Public Law, Northeastern Illinois University (Fall 2005-Spring 2006). Acting Chair, Department of Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University (Summer 2005). Co-Advisor, Politics Club, Northeastern Illinois University (Spring 2005-). Area (Departmental) Representative, University Professionals of Illinois, Northeastern Illinois University (2004-). Co-Advisor, Undergraduate Program in Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University (Fall 2004-). Member, Faculty Search Committee for Political Theory, Northeastern Illinois University (2003-2004). Acting Associate Chair, Department of Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University (Summer 2001). Member, Masters Degree Supervisory Committee for Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University (Fall 2000- Spring 2001). Member, Student Supervisory Committee for University Without Walls, Department of Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University (Summer 1998). Member, University of Florida Public Policy/Public Affairs Recruitment Committee (1994). Member, University of Florida Minority Faculty Recruitment Committee (1992).

11 NATIONAL SERVICE

Chair, Sammy Younge Best Student Paper Award Committee, National Conference of Black Political Scientists (2013-2014). Vice Chair, McKnight Alumni Association (2011-2013). Member, Committee on the Status of Blacks in the Profession, American Political Science Association (2010- 2013). Division Head, Anna Julia Cooper Teacher of the Year Award Committee, National Conference of Black Political Scientists (2008-2009). Reviewer for Tenure and Promotion, University of Missouri-St. Louis (2008). Parliamentarian, McKnight Alumni Association (2005-2007). Secretary, Organized Section on Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, American Political Science Association (2005-2007). Program Co-chair for the 2005 Meeting of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists (2004-2005). Chair of the Professional Development Committee, National Conference of Black Political Scientists (2002-2004). Member of Executive Council, National Conference of Black Political Scientists (2001-2004). Secretary, McKnight Alumni Association (2001-2003).

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

Organizer, Graduate Student Breakfast, Caribbean Studies Association (2014). Organizer, Student Prize Committee (for subscriptions to journal, Caribbean Studies), Caribbean Studies Association (2013). Organizer, Graduate Student Breakfast, Caribbean Studies Association (2013). Member, CSA Student Mentorship Committee, Caribbean Studies Association (2012-). Member, Election Committee, Caribbean Studies Association (2012). Co-Chair, Graduate Student Organizing Committee, Caribbean Studies Association (2012). Mentor, Graduate Student Breakfast (formerly Aunty and Uncles Program) for Student Members of the Caribbean Studies Association (2010-11). Mentor, Aunty and Uncles Program for Student Members of the Caribbean Studies Association (2008). Mentor, Aunty and Uncles Program for Student Members of the Caribbean Studies Association (2007).

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member, American Political Science Association Member, Caribbean Studies Association Member, National Conference of Black Political Scientists

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REFERENCES

Sharon Wright Austin, Associate Professor of Political Science, and Director of African American Studies Program, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611. (352) 392 -5724. [email protected].

Gregory O. Hall, Professor, Department of Political Science, Morehouse College Atlanta, Georgia 30314. (404) 215-2622. [email protected].

Elaine Rodriquez, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and History, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701. (505) 454-3214. [email protected].

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