Anthony M Donaldson Jr.

Dr. Anthony M. Donaldson Jr. is an Assistant Professor of History specializing in African American studies and social movements. He earned a B.A. in History, Political Science, and Mass Communication (magna cum laude) and an M.A. in History from North Carolina Central University, a Political Economy certificate from Hong Kong University, and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Florida.

His research examines intersections of race, class, and identity in American culture/politics, with emphasis on localized Black freedom movements globally. He teaches courses spanning African American history from 1865 to modern movements like Black Power and Black Lives Matter.

Awards/Fellowships:

• Thurgood Marshall Scholar
• SREB Scholar (2017)
• Provost’s Diversity Dissertation Fellowship

Grants: Secured ~$90,000 in research/travel funding and assisted in obtaining a $20,000 CLIR grant to preserve civil rights archives.

Projects: Founded TENSE nonprofit (serving 1000+ marginalized youth) and coordinated the African American History Project at University of Florida, collecting 500+ oral histories from civil rights veterans, Black congressmen, and communities.

Currently writing a book manuscript on Black political power in North Carolina (1963-1981).