Chris Lebron

Chris Lebron is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the AAP Master of Liberal Arts Program at Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD from MIT and specializes in political philosophy, social theory, the philosophy of race, and democratic ethics. His work bridges academic scholarship and public discourse, addressing contemporary issues of racial justice and democratic ethics.

Education

• PhD in Philosophy from MIT

Research & Awards
Lebron's research examines systemic racial injustice and democratic renewal. His books include The Color of Our Shame: Race and Justice In Our Time (winner of the APSA First Book Prize) and The Making of Black Lives Matter: A Brief History of An Idea. He received the 2018 Hiett Prize in the Humanities for his impactful contributions to contemporary culture. His work appears in venues like The New York Times, Boston Review, and The Atlantic.

Public Engagement
Lebron is a prominent public intellectual, contributing op-eds and essays on race, justice, and democracy. His scholarship emphasizes ethical responses to systemic racism and the moral obligations of democratic societies.