Ronald Williams II

Ronald Williams II is an Assistant Professor in the Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on the intersection of race and politics, with specific interests in African American political thought, race and public policy, and Twentieth Century African American history. He previously served as a lecturer in the same department, teaching courses on African American politics and college writing. Ronald has also worked as a consultant to the Oakland Unified School District from 2009-2013, contributing to fiscal recovery efforts post-state receivership. His current projects include a history of the advocacy organization TransAfrica and an edited volume compiling writings by C. Diane Howell.

Education: Ronald earned his Ph.D. in African American Studies in 2011 (institution unspecified). His work bridges historical analysis and contemporary policy, emphasizing adversarial diplomacy and diaspora political movements. No grants or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.