Leslie Sanders

Leslie Sanders is a Professor in the Department of Humanities at York University, affiliated with the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. She specializes in African American and Black Canadian literatures, with a focus on the African Diaspora. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto.

Research Interests: Her work explores African American and Black Canadian literatures, cultural studies, and theater history. She has authored key publications on Black theater and edited volumes on Langston Hughes and Black Canadian writers like Dionne Brand and Djanet Sears.

Affiliations: She co-founded the Centre for the Study of Black Cultures in Canada and maintains the African Canadian Online resource (www.yorku.ca/aconline). She teaches in Humanities, Graduate English, and the Writing Department.

Grants & Labs: While specific grants are not listed, her role as a University Professor (since 2003) and her editorial work suggest significant academic contributions. She is actively involved in digital humanities through her webmaster role.