Amir Gilmore

Biography

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Amir Gilmore’s interdisciplinary background in Cultural Studies, Africana Studies, and Education allows him to traverse the boundaries across the social sciences, the arts, and the humanities. His interests in Black Critical Theory and Black Masculinities ground his scholarship on Black Boy Joy, and he is well-versed in Critical Race Theory, feminisms, and social theory. His vision and scholarship make critical contributions to the fields of Black Studies and Education, as well as connects to larger discussions of Afrofuturism and Black Aesthetics.

Education

• Ph.D. (2019) Cultural Studies And Social Thought In Education – Washington State University
• M.A. (2015) Africana Studies – SUNY Albany
• B.A. (2011) History – SUNY Albany

Courses Taught

• MIT 552: Multicultural Education In A Global Society
• TCH_LRN 467: Adolescence, Community, and School
• CSSTE 533: Race, Identity, and Representation
• CSSTE 534: Social Theory in Education
• TCH_LRN 522: BlackCrit and The Afterlife of Slavery (Special Topics)
• MIT 508: Curriculum and Instruction Methods (Summer)