Wallis Baxter III

Wallis Baxter III is a Visiting Professor at the Humanities and Criminology Department of the University of the District of Columbia Community College. He specializes in African American literature and advocates for culturally responsive pedagogy, blending literary scholarship with educational innovation.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in African American Literature, Howard University
• Master of Divinity with Graduate Certificate in African and African American Studies, Duke University
• Bachelor of Arts in English, Morehouse College

His research focuses on themes of prophecy and transformation in Black literature, exemplified by his 2022 book. He emphasizes the intersection of spirituality and literary expression.

While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his work centers on culturally engaged scholarship and student engagement in English studies. His recent publication explores Phillis Wheatley’s role as a prophetic poet, linking her work to contemporary discourses on racial and spiritual renewal.