James Bowen

James S. Bowen is an Associate Professor of Political Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). He holds a BA and PhD from Columbia University and a JD from Yale Law School. His work bridges law, sociology, and critical race theory, focusing on civil rights, civil liberties, and the African Diaspora. Key research topics include African-American family values, border babies, peremptory challenge abuse, and the Organization of African Unity (OAU).

His publications appear in journals such as the Yale Journal of Law and Liberation, Journal of Family Law, and National Black Law Journal. Current research emphasizes reparations and critical race theory.

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