Marcus Anthony Hunter

Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter is a Professor and Scott Waugh Endowed Chair in the Division of the Social Sciences at UCLA, holding dual appointments in Sociology and African American Studies. He pioneered the #BlackLivesMatter movement and authored/co-authored five books including Radical Reparations (2024). As the inaugural Chair of UCLA’s African American Studies Department and former President of the Association of Black Sociologists, he has been a leader in advancing racial equity.

• Endowed Chair: Scott Waugh Endowed Chair in Social Sciences
• Research Focus: Race, urban studies, reparations, and Black spatiality
• Key Positions: Department Chair, Association President, Congressional Policy Advisor

His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation and Social Science Research Council. He played a pivotal role drafting legislation for the US Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission. His work bridges academic rigor with public engagement through media appearances on C-SPAN, BBC, NPR, and major newspapers.

Publications span sociological theory, urban ethnography, and policy analysis, emphasizing methodological innovation in studying race and space. His recent work focuses on reparative justice frameworks and Black placemaking strategies in American cities.