Kwame Dixon

Kwame Dixon was appointed Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University in Fall 2017, a role where he specializes in race in the Americas, human rights, and Afro-Latino Studies. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor of African American Studies and Political Science at Syracuse University. Holding a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Political Science, Dixon quickly established himself as a leading scholar in the field.

His research consistently examines the historical construction of political power, the rise of Black Politics, and the development of Afro-Civil Society, particularly focusing on how Afro-communities in the hemisphere thrive amidst racialization and marginalization. Dixon is also the author of the significant work ‘Afro-Politics and Civil Society in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil.’ Beyond his comprehensive academic publications, including articles for The Hemispheric Institute E-misférica, his expertise extends to the intersection of race with international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. His ongoing role at Howard University reinforces his commitment to advancing scholarship on race in the Americas and human rights, solidifying his reputation as a leading voice dedicated to understanding and advocating for people of African descent across Latin and North America.