The Center for Racial and Social Justice is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022-2023 Racial and Social Justice Research Grants. Each research project will integrate racial and social justice as a key component in their study, as well as include students as research assistants or interns. We are very excited about the breath and scope of the research being done by our faculty here at Shaw University!! We look forward to faculty presenting their work at subsequent Shaw University Faculty Research Symposia.
Spring 2022 Recipients
| Faculty Member | Research Project |
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Dr. Eric ButlerAssociate Professor of Biology |
Do Racial and Social Factors Impact Our Estimates of Urban Park Biodiversity? |
Dr. Cheryl Kirk-DugganProfessor of Religion |
What’s Real and True on the Bayou: The Lives and Legacy of Rudolf V. Kirk with Henry “Ham” Reid, Jr. |
Dr. Paul WilsonProfessor of Religion and Philosophy Campus Coordinator, Shaw University – High Point |
King Style Tactics for Activism |
Summer 2022 Recipients
| Faculty Member | Research Project |
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Dr. Mikael BroadwayAssociate Professor of Theology and Ethics |
Racial Justice and Reparations in Theological Education |
Ms. Antonia Fairchild, MFAProfessor of Theatre |
Shaw University: A Living History Experience |
Dr. Annie Barfield TinsleyAssistant Professor New Testament Studies Program Coordinator MDiv. Degree |
Gentrification and Middle Passages |
Fall 2022 Recipients
| Faculty Member | Research Project |
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Dr. Micah DobsonAssistant Professor of Recreation Management |
How the Implementation of a Recreation Equity-Based After-School Program Can Decrease the Suspension Rate for Historically Underrepresented Youth When Provided a Shaw University MIND Mentor: A Pilot Study |
Mr. Hanif Omar, MBA |
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center’s “Bear Tank” Business Bootcamp |
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The Department of Education and Child Development |
Social Justice and Equity: The Literacy Connection |
Dr. Betty LivermanAssistant Professor, Assessment/Accreditation Coordinator for the Department of Education |
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Dr. TaVshea SmithInstructor, Education and Child Development |
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Dr. Treshawn AndersonAssistant Professor of Education |
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Dr. Melvin Wallace Instructor, Birth-Kindergarten, Multicultural Education and Diversity |

