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Melina Abdullah is a Professor in the Department of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, where she previously served as Chair. A scholar-activist and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, Abdullah plays a pivotal role in advancing Ethnic Studies in K-12 and university curricula. Her expertise spans race, gender, class, and social movements, with a focus on womanist frameworks and community liberation. She co-hosts the radio program Beautiful Struggle and serves on multiple boards addressing Black community empowerment.
- Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science, University of Southern California
- B.A. in African American Studies, Howard University
Her research emphasizes political coalition-building, systemic oppression, and transformative mothering practices. As a media presence, she has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, and Al-Jazeera, and is featured in documentaries like 13th. Awards highlight her community service and advocacy, including multiple 2016 honors such as the Racial Justice Award and Fannie Lou Hamer Awards.
Selected Awards:
- 2016 Racial Justice Award (YWCA)
- 2016 Fannie Lou Hamer Award (Coalition of Mental Health Professionals)
- 2016 Sacred Sistahs Award
- 2015 Freedom Now Award
Abdullah's work intersects academia and activism, advocating for institutionalized Ethnic Studies and systemic equity reform. She resides in Mid-City Los Angeles as a single mother of three.
