Jessica A. Krug

Jessica A. Krug serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of History and Africana Studies at George Washington University, where she conducts interdisciplinary research bridging historical scholarship and contemporary cultural analysis.

Her scholarly focus examines decolonial frameworks for understanding Black political thought and action across West Central Africa and the African diaspora in the Americas. This work critically engages with non-state formations, fugitive societies that resisted colonial domination, and the political dimensions of hip hop cultures as sites of resistance and community building.

Beyond academia, Krug actively participates in social justice initiatives as a community copwatcher and expresses her artistic voice through dance with the KR3TS Dance Company. She extends her perspectives to broader audiences through contributions to publications including Essence and Racebaitr, demonstrating her commitment to public scholarship.