Simone Nicole Durham

Dr. Simone Nicole Durham is a faculty lecturer in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Morgan State University, where she recently joined the faculty after completing her PhD. She maintains dual academic affiliations, also serving as a teaching assistant and instructor at the University of Maryland, College Park where she earned her doctorate in 2025.

Dr. Durham's educational background is deeply rooted at Morgan State University, having earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in Sociology at this HBCU in Baltimore, Maryland, before pursuing her doctoral studies at the University of Maryland.

• PhD in Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park (2025)
• Master's in Sociology, Morgan State University
• Bachelor's in Sociology, Morgan State University

Her research program centers on critical examinations of race, identity formation, mental health disparities, meaning-making processes, and resistance strategies within marginalized communities. Dr. Durham approaches her scholarship with a clear commitment to social justice, explicitly stating that her primary objective in all her work is to contribute to the fight for racial equity in the United States, particularly for Black people. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology with critical race studies, mental health research, and community activism.

Dr. Durham maintains an active professional presence through her website 'SOCY Simone' where she shares her teaching materials, research insights, and public commentary on contemporary issues related to race and racism in American society. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to translating academic research into practical applications for social change.