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Ronald Edward Brown is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on religion and politics, urban politics, Detroit politics, political dissent, and race-related issues in the U.S. and South Africa. He has collaborated extensively with colleagues like R. Khari Brown on projects exploring environmental justice, congregational activism, and racial identity. His work has been supported by grants such as the NSF's National Politics Study (2004-2007) and recognized with the 2023 Wayne State Board of Governors Award. Brown teaches courses on American government, race/class dynamics, and Detroit politics, reflecting his commitment to urban and socio-political analysis. Recent research includes studies on racial justice activism linked to sermons, vaccine hesitancy across racial/ethnic groups, and the intersection of religion and environmental policy.
Education: Ph.D. in Sociology (not specified from which institution). Collaborative projects include work with the University of Pretoria, South Africa, examining perceptions of democracy among university students. His publications span academic journals and popular media, emphasizing faith-based activism and race in politics. He has advised on unfunded cross-sector collaborations and contributed to debates on Black Lives Matter and anti-poverty initiatives through sermonic analysis.
Awards and Grants: NSF funding for national political studies; 2023 honor from Wayne State for scholarly contributions. Grants also include work on the National Black Politics Study and studies on racial belief systems.
Teaching: Courses span introductory American government to advanced topics like African American politics and Detroit's political evolution. Future courses include PS6050 (Class, Race, and Politics) in 2025.
