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Henry J. Richardson III is a Professor at Temple University Beasley School of Law since 1981. His career includes roles as International Legal Adviser to Malawi (1966–1968), National Security Council Staff member under President Carter (1977–1979), and Senior Foreign Policy Adviser to the Congressional Black Caucus. He holds an A.B. from Antioch College (1963), LL.B. from Yale Law School (1966), and LL.M. from UCLA School of Law (1971). He also earned a Certificat en Histoire from Université de Besançon, France.
- Education:
- A.B., Antioch College (1963)
- LL.B., Yale Law School (1966)
- LL.M., UCLA School of Law (1971)
- Certificat en Histoire, Université de Besançon (France)
His research focuses on international law, human rights, African legal systems, and critical race theory. He has authored over 50 scholarly articles and a seminal book, The Origins of African-American Interests in International Law (2008). His work critiques U.S. foreign policy, apartheid, and the intersection of race and international law.
Publications span topics like South African constitutional law, MLK’s global legacy, and African self-determination. Articles analyze geopolitical dynamics, such as UN Security Council Resolution 1441 on Iraq and Zimbabwe land reforms.
- Awards:
- 1999 Friel-Scanlan Prize for Best Faculty Scholarship
He co-founded Temple’s International and Comparative Law Journal and serves on the Council on Foreign Relations. His advisory roles include the National Conference of Black Lawyers and the Project on Advancement of African-Americans in International Law.
His teaching covers international law, constitutional law, and foreign policy. He has presented globally and contributed to panels on race, law, and development in Africa, Europe, and the U.S.
