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Barrington Walker is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Queen's University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. His research focuses on modern Canadian history, particularly the histories of Black communities, race, immigration, and the law. He holds cross/joint appointments within the Department of History and other faculties/schools.
Education:
- PhD in Canadian History (2003) – University of Toronto
- MA in History (1994) – University of Toronto
- BA in History (1993) – York University
Research Interests: Walker examines Canada's racial state through its histories of white supremacy, slavery, colonization/immigration, segregation, and Jim Crowism. He explores how legal institutions legitimized or contested these practices. His work bridges cultural studies, postcolonial theory, and sociological analysis of race and power.
Awards:
- 'Race On Trial' shortlisted for the Ontario Legislature Speaker's Book Award (2012)
Advising & Mentorship: Supervised over 40 graduate students in topics like legal history, race, and colonialism. Teaches at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Labs/Teams: No specific lab mentioned, but his research engages interdisciplinary collaborations in legal and colonial history studies.
