Mary Ellen Curtin

Mary Ellen Curtin is a Professor in the Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies at American University in Washington DC. She is currently a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in Humanities and Social Sciences at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU) in Poznan, Poland. She holds a PhD from Duke University.

Her research examines African American life in the South after emancipation, focusing on Black communities' resilience against systemic racism and violence. Her work intersects history, politics, and gender studies, with emphasis on Black political leadership.

Her 2024 publication explores Barbara Jordan's transformative role in Black politics, contributing to scholarship on electoral strategies and racial justice.

Awards:

• Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in Humanities and Social Sciences