Natasha Howard

Natasha Howard is an Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico (UNM), holding dual appointments in the Departments of Geography and Environmental Studies and Africana Studies. She earned her Ph.D. from UNM and specializes in interdisciplinary research addressing anti-black racism, Black geographies, and critical race theory. Her work intersects Black feminist theory, sociology, and ethnic studies.

• Affiliations: Geography and Environmental Studies, Africana Studies
• Education: Ph.D., The University of New Mexico

Her research focuses on mapping Black geographies in the U.S. and Latin America, analyzing anti-black racial discourses, and examining racial dynamics among communities of color. She has presented at conferences like the Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora and Critical Ethnic Studies.

Teaching interests include courses on Black Women in the African Diaspora, Critical Race Theory, and the Sociology of Black Communities. While no specific awards or grants are listed, her work contributes to broader dialogues on race, urbanism, and environmental justice.