Suzanne Morris

Suzanne Morris is a Lecturer in the Department of Africana Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her academic roles and affiliations center on literary scholarship, cultural studies, and pedagogy focused on underrepresented voices in American literature.

• Education:
  • MA in English (Literature and Composition), University of Massachusetts Boston
  • BA in English, University of Massachusetts Boston
  • AA in Liberal Arts, Massasoit Community College

Morris specializes in analyzing the life and work of Elizabeth Keckley, a pivotal figure in 19th-century African American literature. Her research spans American literary history from the 19th and 20th centuries, emphasizing the intersection of gender, race, and rhetoric in both historical and contemporary contexts. She also focuses on pedagogical approaches to supporting first-year writers through rhetorical and compositional frameworks. Her expertise extends to cultural studies and literary theory, particularly as they relate to marginalized Black female narratives in U.S. history and literature.

• Professional Associations:
  • Modern Language Association (MLA)
  • National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
  • Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA)
  • Suffolk Affiliated Faculty (SUF)