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Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander is a Professor of History and Endowed Professor of Virginia Black History and Culture at Norfolk State University’s College of Liberal Arts. Her scholarship focuses on African American history, the Underground Railroad, and racial justice in Virginia. She has published extensively on Black civil rights leaders, gender studies, and African diaspora narratives.
Key research areas include:
- African American Civil Rights
- Maritime and Underground Railroad History
- Gender and Race in 19th-Century America
- Historical Education and K-12 Curriculum
- Racial and Economic Discrimination
- African Diaspora Cultural Exchange
Recent publications emphasize Virginia’s role in slavery and emancipation, with subfields spanning community feminism, early African presence in America, and historical memory preservation. Her work bridges academic rigor with public engagement.
Scientific awards include
- William M.E. Rachal Award for Best Article (2018)
- Juneteenth 'Junnie' Award for Historical Research
- 400 Years of African American History Commission Distinguished Service Award
- 2019 Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities Humanitarian Award
She has secured over $1.5 million in grants for historical research and education initiatives. Her public service includes co-chairing Virginia’s African American History Education Commission and the Slavery Study Commission, alongside contributions to the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation.
