Ashon Crawley

Ashon Crawley is a Professor of Religious Studies and African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia. His work bridges theology, continental philosophy, and critical race and queer theories through the lens of Black Pentecostalism and sound studies.

• Research Interests: Black Studies, Queer Theory, Sound Studies, Theology, Performance Studies.
• Key Projects: Investigations into Black Pentecostal aesthetics, intersections of quantum mechanics and Blackness, and the cultural significance of the Hammond B3 organ.

Publications highlight his focus on Black queer joy, sonic resistance, and the interplay between breath, spirituality, and performance. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his scholarly contributions remain influential in interdisciplinary research.