Marlon Rachquel Moore

Dr. Marlon Rachquel Moore is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences. Their work bridges African American Studies, LGBTQ Studies, and Cultural Critique through interdisciplinary scholarship. Contact: mrm4448@miami.edu | ORCiD: 0000-0002-8129-8544

• Research Focus: Intersectional analysis of race, gender, and health; queer spirituality in African American literature; cultural legacy of Black artists (e.g., Luther Vandross, Henrietta Lacks, Alice Walker).
• Publications: Peer-reviewed articles in Medical Humanities, Black Camera, and African American Review, exploring topics like bioslavery, HIV policy critiques, and Black queer media representation.
• Key Contributions: Theoretical framework for "Big Luther" discourse; analysis of Black church patriarchy; ethical implications of HeLa cell commodification.