Ronald Thomas

Ronald Thomas is Associate Professor and Chair of the Journalism in Sports, Culture, and Social Justice Program at Morehouse College since 2007. He teaches newswriting and internship courses, while advising The Maroon Tiger student news organization.

• Education: BA in Political Science (University of Rochester), MA in Journalism (Northwestern)
• Research Focus: Racial integration in sports, media representation, basketball history, social justice connections

Article Trends show expertise across 1980s NBA coverage, women's basketball origins, and modern athlete activism. His They Cleared the Lane book (2002) documents NBA integration through oral histories.

• Scientific Awards:
  • 2017 Morehouse College Professor of the Year
  • 1999 NABJ award for "Why So Few?" column
  • 2017 National Association of Black Journalists Legacy Award
• Grants & Collaborations: Mentored over 100 students in media/sports industries, contributed to ESPN's Black History Month tributes