Melanie Holmes

Melanie Holmes is an Assistant Professor of African American Studies at the University of South Carolina's McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in History (Howard University, 2023) with specializations in the African Diaspora and Women’s Studies. Her research focuses on Black Power movements across regions, including Barbados and Britain, examining how historical memory disrupts white supremacy. Prior to academia, she spent a decade in DC public schools as an instructional coach, department chair, and curriculum developer, emphasizing culturally responsive and antiracist pedagogy.

• Education: PhD in History (Howard University, 2023), MA in Education (University of Pennsylvania), BA in Print Journalism (Howard University)

Her work bridges historical scholarship and educational practice. Current research includes a manuscript on the Black Power Movement in Barbados and contributions to global Black resistance studies.