Garrey Dennie

Garrey Dennie is an Associate Professor of History at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, serving as Chair of African and African Diaspora Studies. He obtained his Ph.D. in African History from The Johns Hopkins University and teaches courses in Caribbean history, African history, African Diaspora Studies, and American slave systems.

• Ph.D. in African History, The Johns Hopkins University
• Former speech writer for Nelson Mandela
• Founding member of African and African Diaspora Studies program at St. Mary’s College

His research focuses on liberation rhetoric in South Africa and Caribbean histories for general audiences. A 2017 publication analyzed the historical evolution of airports in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, reflecting his engagement with public history narratives.

Dr. Dennie’s recent scholarship includes:

• An Apex Moment (2017) - Investigating post-WWII aviation infrastructure development in the Caribbean

His office is located in Kent Hall 226, with contact details available via the college directory.