Melissa V. Harris-Perry is professor of political science at Tulane University, where she is founding director of the Anna Julia Cooper Project on Gender, Race, and Politics in the South. She previously served on the faculties of the University of Chicago and Princeton University. Her academic
research is inspired by a desire to investigate the challenges facing contemporary
black Americans and to better understand the multiple, creative ways that
African Americans respond to these challenges. She is also an award winning
author and appears regularly on MSNBC and other media venues.  |
In Spring 2012 Professor Harris-Perry is teaching two courses.
POLA6960: America's First Ladies
POLA3010: Introduction to African American Politics provides an introduction to the political experience of African Americans. is a seminar that explores American First Ladies as political and social actors. Tulane students can register online at Tulane.edu. |
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Melissa's media appearances are listed each month
in her MHP Monthly newsletter. Click a newsletter below to view. • December 2011 Newsletter • October 2011 Newsletter • September 2011 Newsletter • June 2011 Newsletter • May 2011 Newsletter  |
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