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United States Kwame Dixon is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University, specializing in race in the Americas, human rights, and Afro-Latino Studies, with extensive field research across Latin America.
Dr. Kwame Dixon joined the faculty of Howard University as a tenured Associate Professor of Political Science in the fall of 2017. His involvement includes academic programs, faculty research activities, and contributing to the university's overall brand and initiatives.
Kwame Dixon acts as a consultant for NGOs, including specific work with the Club of Madrid Expert on the African Women's Leadership Project. This partnership involves providing expertise and guidance on relevant issues.
Kwame Dixon contributes articles to The Hemispheric Institute E-misférica, a journal of performance and politics in the Americas. His contributions include works such as "Afro-Cinema in Latin America: a new cultural renaissance."
Kwame Dixon co-authored the book "Comparative Perspectives on Afro-Latin America" published by the University Press of Florida in 2012. This publication reflects his academic work and research.
Kwame Dixon is an editor for the book "Comparative Racial Politics in Latin America" published by Routledge, showcasing his role in academic publishing and his expertise in the field.
Kwame Dixon, born around 1960, is a political scientist and human rights activist. His academic and research focus is on race in the Americas, particularly concerning people of African descent residing in Latin America, North America, and South America. He holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Political Science. Dixon currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Howard University, a position he has held since the fall of 2017. Before joining Howard, he was an Assistant Professor of African American Studies and Political Science at Syracuse University.
Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Dixon has held various academic appointments, including a visiting professorship at DePauw University and a three-year visiting professorship in Spain. He was also recognized as a Fulbright Scholar. His extensive field research on Afro-American communities has taken him to countries such as Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Cuba, and Nicaragua. His work often examines the historical construction of political power, the rise of Black Politics, and the development of Afro-Civil Society in these regions. He is particularly focused on understanding how Afro-communities in the hemisphere survive and thrive despite racialization and marginalization.
Dr. Dixon is a prolific writer, contributing articles to The Hemispheric Institute E-misférica and authoring several books and book chapters. Notable publications include “Comparative Perspectives on Afro-Latin America” (2012), co-authored with John Burdick, and “Afro-Politics and Civil Society in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil.” His research explores topics such as transnational social movements, the struggle for human rights, and the intersection of race with international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. Dixon also works as a consultant for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), such as the Club of Madrid Expert: African Women’s Leadership Project.
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