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About Melissa
Melissa Harris-Lacewell is Associate Professor of Politics and African American Studies at Princeton University. Her writings have been published in newspapers throughout the country. She has provided expert commentary on U.S. elections, racial issues, religious questions and gender issues for many television, radio and print sources both in the United States and around the world.
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Princeton Students
Welcome back for the 2008-2009 academic year. This fall Professor Harris-Lacewell is teaching two courses. The Politics of American Racial Health Disparities and Black Women's Political Activism. The syllabi are available at blackboard.princeton.edu. Politics department majors should sign up for advising. All departmental questions should be directed here.
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Media Appearances
Shedding light on racism today.
• Experts Say Obama Needs To Strike A Delicate Balance To Win Over White Voters.
• The Consensus on Sen. Joe Biden as Obama’s Running Mate? A Smart, Valuable Choice.
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Speaking Engagements
• August 27, 2008: Teaching Diversity in the Classroom
• August 29-31, 2008: American Political Science Association Annual Meeting
• September 13, 2008: Discussion of Race and Politics
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