Anthony L. Brown

Anthony L. Brown is a Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts. He is affiliated with the John Warfield Center for African and African American Studies and Cultural Studies in Education. His career spans classroom teaching, administration, and academic research focused on African American education.

• B.A. and M.A. in Political Science, California State University-Long Beach
• Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Professor Brown’s research centers on two interconnected strands: (1) educational experiences of African American males and (2) historical representation of racial violence in textbooks. His work challenges dominant discourses, emphasizing marginalized perspectives in curriculum theory and practice.

His publications reveal trends in critical race theory, social studies education, and historical memory analysis. Notable focuses include Carter G. Woodson’s contributions, Hollywood film portrayals of Black teachers, and systemic antiblackness in curricula.

Scientific Awards

• Tashia F. Morgridge Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship (2005-2006)
• AERA Minority Fellowship (2005-2006)
• AERA Division G 2008 Outstanding Dissertation Award

Professor Brown has taught courses like Pop Rep Of African Americans, Sociocultural Influences On Learning, and Race Representation across multiple semesters (2021-2025), examining intersections of race, history, and educational policy.