Mignon R. Moore

Mignon R. Moore is the Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Sociology at Barnard College. Her research focuses on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and aging, particularly within LGBTQ communities and African American populations. She holds leadership roles including Vice President of the American Sociological Association (2022-2024) and has received multiple awards recognizing her contributions to sociology and social justice.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Chicago (1998)
• A.M. in Sociology, University of Chicago (1994)
• B.A. in Sociology, Columbia University (1992)

Research Interests: Dr. Moore examines how structural positions like race and class shape life chances, with a focus on qualitative methods. Her book Invisible Families explores Black women's lesbian identities and family-building. Her current work traces the sociocultural history of Black sexual minority women (1950-1979).

Awards:

• 2014 Los Angeles Council LGBT Heritage Award
• Columbia University LGBT Distinguished Alumni Award
• Columbia College Black Alumni Council Heritage Award

Advising & Grants: Her work has been supported by institutions like the Russell Sage Foundation and Barnard College. She advises on LGBTQ policy issues and serves on editorial boards for American Sociological Review and Gender & Society.

Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects on aging, health disparities, and queer community histories. Collaborates with the Association of Black Sociologists and Sociologists for Women in Society.