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Jamal Ratchford is an Associate Professor at Colorado College, specializing in History, Race, Ethnicity, and Migration Studies. His research focuses on protest and sports, analyzing the discourses of integration in sport and its ties to American exceptionalism. He holds a B.A. in African American Studies from Morehouse College (2004), and an M.A. and Ph.D. in History from Purdue University (2006, 2011).
- Education:
- B.A., African American Studies, Morehouse College, 2004
- M.A., History, Purdue University, 2006
- Ph.D., History, Purdue University, 2011
Ratchford’s teaching emphasizes critical thinking through innovative methods like guest lectures, archival research, and museum field trips. His courses, such as Comparative Study of Race and Ethnicity and African American History in the West, are foundational to the History curriculum. His scholarship has been featured in media outlets including the New York Times and The Guardian.
- Awards/Fellowships:
- Hulbert Center for Southwest Studies Fellowship
- National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (Harvard University)
- Kentucky Historical Society Fellowship
He is a dedicated educator and mentor, blending academic rigor with community engagement. Beyond academia, he is a proud father of Lara and Alex and an avid fan of Kentucky basketball.
