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Dr. Lahoma Thomas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology at Toronto Metropolitan University since July 2019. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto's Department of Political Science, alongside multiple degrees including a Master of Social Work (University of Toronto), Master of Arts in International Development Studies (Dalhousie University), and undergraduate degrees from McGill University (BSW, BA).
Her research focuses on political violence, organized crime, and non-state governance through a transnational Black feminist lens, addressing themes like human security, anti-Black racism, and equity. She also explores methodological rigor and mentorship in academia. Her work bridges academic and public discourse, appearing in journals like PS: Political Science & Politics and platforms like Duck of Minerva.
Dr. Thomas teaches courses including CRM 250: Criminalizing Blackness and CR 8206: Seminar on the Criminalization of Black Women’s Dissent. Her publications analyze intersections of gender-based violence, conflict zones, and community-driven solutions in Africa and beyond. No awards are explicitly mentioned, but her research emphasizes critical praxis and social justice advocacy.
