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Angelique M. Davis is a Professor of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at Seattle University, holding associate appointments in African and African American Studies, the Pre-Law Program, and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She joined the faculty in 2005 after practicing law and serving as a federal law clerk, specializing in the intersection of race, law, and political systems.
Her educational background includes:
- JD from the University of Washington School of Law (1999)
- BA in Law and Diversity (with Honors; minor in Business Administration) from Western Washington University (1995)
Professor Davis's research centers on racial gaslighting, dehumanization, reparations, and the socio-legal construction of race, examining how systemic racism evolves through legal frameworks. Her work critically analyzes apologies for historical injustices and the persistence of white supremacy in modern institutions.
Her expertise spans Constitutional Law, Race & Law, Law & Gender, and International Law, with publications addressing citizenship, civic engagement, and justice systems. She explores how racial categories are politically constructed and weaponized through legislative processes and judicial interpretations.
Her publication history from 2007-2019 reveals consistent thematic focus on racial justice mechanisms, with landmark work on racial gaslighting demonstrating how systemic racism manipulates reality perception. Collaborative projects with Rose Ernst dominate her output, bridging political science, law, and sociology to dissect colorblind racism in policy formation.
Her scholarly impact was recognized with:
- 2019 Best Paper Award from the Western Political Science Association for "Racial Gaslighting"
Professor Davis actively mentors scholars through Exhale Academic Writing Retreats and the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), providing structured coaching for academic productivity. Her civic engagement includes service on the Seattle Civil Service Commission (2013-2022), where she addressed institutional equity.
She founded Exhale Academic Writing Retreats to combat academic burnout, creating supportive environments for scholarly writing. Her NCFDD workshops focus on sustainable academic careers, particularly for underrepresented faculty navigating institutional barriers.
