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Lawrence Jackson is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of English and History at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in English and American Literature from Stanford University. His research focuses on African American literature, literary history, biography, and American history. Jackson directs the Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts, fostering connections between academia and Baltimore’s African American communities through cultural preservation and public programming. His major publications include biographies of Chester B. Himes and Ralph Ellison, as well as works on African American intellectual history and cultural critique.
Education: Ph.D. in English & American Literature (Stanford University).
Research Interests: Jackson’s work bridges literary analysis with historical inquiry, emphasizing race, identity, and cultural memory. He has explored figures like Ralph Ellison and Chester Himes, while also examining broader themes in African American literature and history.
Publications: Over a dozen books, including Chester B. Himes: A Biography (2017), Hold It Real Still (2022), and Shelter: A Black Tale from Homeland, Baltimore (2022). His essays appear in Harper’s Magazine, the Paris Review, and Best American Essays.
Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship (20XX), National Humanities Center Fellowship (20XX), and Fulbright Scholar (20XX).
Grants & Leadership: Founder and director of the Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts, which archives African American cultural artifacts and hosts public events.
