Phyllis J. Jackson

Phyllis J. Jackson is an Associate Professor of Art History at Pomona College since 1993. Her research focuses on African and African Diaspora arts, cinemas, and aesthetics, particularly exploring Black women's contributions, intersectionality, and critical race theory.

• Ph.D. and MA in Art History from Northwestern University
• Bachelor of Arts from Reed College

Her current projects include books on Bodies of Representation: Art and Aesthetics of Women of African Descent and Black Panther Party Art and Aesthetics. She teaches courses on Africana Cinema, Critical Race Theory, and Black Aesthetics.

Notable awards include the Wig Distinguished Professorship Award for Excellence in Teaching (2003, 2010), Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (1998-99), and multiple grants for film and academic projects. She has curated exhibitions and participated in conferences addressing race, gender, and visual culture.