The speakers in the Race and Identity Dialogue include Lander University faculty members in English, history, political science, psychology, and sociology; Lander’s director of student activities, as well as persons outside of the university who are active community leaders and citizens. All speakers are equipped with enabling participants in this series to carefully reflect upon topics and cultivate dialogue about race and identity.
Rev. Alexis Carter Thomas serves as Project Director and Dr. Shaunette Parker serves as Assistant Project Director.
Dr. James Anderson
Associate Professor of English
Lander University
Laura Martin
Lecturer of English
Lander University
Starlyn McGee-Anderson
Lecturer of English
Lander University
Dr. Lucas McMillan
Professor of Political Science
Lander University
Mamie Nicholson
President
The Self Family Foundation
Dr. Shaunette Parker
Visiting Lecturer of Psychology
Lander University
Dr. Zach Rubin
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Lander University
Dr. Todd Shaw
Associate Professor of Political Science and African American Studies
University of South Carolina
Rev. Alexis Carter Thomas
Part-Time Faculty in Religion
Lander University
Rev. Chris Thomas
Director
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site
Dr. Demario Watts
Director of Student Activities
Lander University
Dr. Kevin Witherspoon
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Endowed Chair and Professor of History
Lander University
Dr. Ashley Woodiwiss
Professor of Political Science
Lander University
