Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Western Washington University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and focuses on racial justice, distributive justice, and their intersections with political systems. His work critiques institutional arrangements perpetuating racial hierarchies, including anti-black racism and Indigenous disadvantage, and explores mechanisms for addressing inequality through liberal political theory, Black Radical tradition, and postcolonial thought.

Education:
- PhD, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Research interests emphasize:

• Anti-racist policies and practices
• Indigenous self-determination and sovereignty
• Global and national racial dynamics
• Critical analyses of multiculturalism

His publications (2010–2015) highlight themes such as racial identity, power structures, immigration, and Canadian social justice contexts. No notable scientific awards are listed, but his work engages with transformative political thought. He teaches courses like Politics of Inequality and is currently developing a book on Black Canadian experiences. Office hours are Tues/Thurs 11-12 via Zoom.