Ronald Walters Center

Are you a Doctoral Student at Howard University in African Studies, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology and Criminology? Read the flyer below, and if you are interested and qualify, please submit your application by midnight June 18th Eastern time. Professors, spread the word.

Congratulations to Nyihaji Woods, a student research assistant at the Walters Center, who graduated summa cm laude from the political science department at Howard University on May 11th. We enjoyed working with him and wish him much success in his future endeavors. We look forward to him having a career as a political scientist.

We offer congratulations to Erica Clinton (smiling), a student research assistant at the Walters Center, who graduated summa cm laude in political science from Howard University on May 11th. We enjoyed working with her and wish her much success in her future endeavors. She is planning a career in social work, but we are holding out hope that she will become a political scientist.

Congratulations to Dr. Angela Carter who was awarded a Ph.D. in Psychology from Howard University during Commencement 2024. Dr. Carter is working with Dr. Scott on a study on the Effectiveness of the Congressional Black Caucus funded by a grant from the The Policy Academies to the National Conference of Black Political Scientists. She was the 2022-23 Winslow Sargeant Doctoral Awardee. She served as graduate assistant in the Afro- American Studies Department for several years, working with Dr. Greg Carr and Dr. Dana Williams on the freshmen orientation program. Her dissertation topic is "Messages to Mekhet: An Exploration of Musical Affirmations of Africana Identity." We thank her for her contributions to Afro-Studies, Psychology and the Walters Center.

We are sad to report that another Black intellectual has joined the ancestors: Bill Strickland. Bill retired as a professor emeritus from the University of Massachusetts political science department and the Director of the DuBois Papers Collection. With Vincent Harding, he spearheaded the development of the Institute of the Black World, a Black think tank. He and Dr. Walters worked together in the Jesse Jackson presidential campaigns. He was one of the panelists at the Ronald Walters Legacy Conference in 2013.

2024 U.S. Election Webinar Series: Preparing Students for the 2024 Election: Campus Engagement and Civic Education - Join the American Political Science Association for the first in a webinar series focusing on the 2024 US elections.

2024 JCPAR | The Nexus: Defining the Moment Read 2024 JCPAR | The Nexus: Defining the Moment by Congressional Black Caucus Foundation on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on ou...

Senator Mamie Locke, a graduate of Clark Atlanta's Mack Jones Political Science Department and Virginia state senator, will be talking about the current state of racial politics in Virginia and the role and impact of Black Virginia voters in the 2024 Elections at 7pm., March 10. Join by Zoom. Invite your students.
You can register at this link: https://rppc.schar.gmu.edu/events/

Howard Students Share Fresh Perspectives on Politics in Talk Hosted by Stacey Abrams and The Hilltop

Howard Students Share Fresh Perspectives on Politics in Talk Hosted by Stacey Abrams and The Hilltop As part of the Ronald W. Walters Speakers Series, Stacey Abrams and The Hilltop brought together students to hear their perspectives on politics and the issues that matter most.

The U.S. House Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is closing today as a result of the passage of the 2024 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill.

Dr. Elsie Scott - "Please see the statement from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies below. The Joint Center has worked tirelessly to increase diversity in the offices of the US Congress, but the DOI that was established under the leadership of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been under constant attack by the new leadership. We must not sit back and nonchalantly let this happen."

Statement from the Joint Center:
“Following the passage of the government spending bill, this disbandment deals a significant blow to the U.S. House Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s bipartisan efforts since 2020 in promoting diverse hiring within the U.S. House offices. This decision jeopardizes the establishment of policies to support diverse communities and threatens the pursuit of inclusivity for all Americans. The dissolution of the ODI is not just a bureaucratic decision but a stark symbol of a regressive agenda undermining our call for more diversity and inclusiveness in congressional offices,” said Dr. LaShonda Brenson, senior researcher, who leads the Joint Center’s Hill Diversity work. “We commend Dr. Sesha Joi Moon, ODI director, for her commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within U.S. House offices. We also extend our gratitude to Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for her role in establishing the ODI. By shuttering the ODI, which the Joint Center was instrumental in advocating for its creation, we are not just losing an office; we are losing ground in our collective pursuit of a truly representative democracy. The Joint Center is calling on the replacement office — the Office of Talent Management — to build on the great work of the ODI and create a central repository of data to help guide efforts to make the House of Representatives’ workforce more diverse. While the ODI is closing today, we stand with the Tri-Caucus Staff Associations and will continue to play a pivotal role in advocating for a congressional workforce that mirrors the diversity of the American people within the U.S. House of Representatives.”

Watch students, Weslyn Harmon and Ellison Richardson, discuss their essays about the 2024 election. Click on the graphic below.

Empowering The Future Student Panel Discussion Join us for an inspiring livestream event, "Empowering the Future," highlighting a dynamic student discussion focused on issues facing young voters in the 20...

The winners of the 2024 Election Paper Competition, Weslyn Harmon and Ellison Richardson, with Dr. Scott, Stacey Abrams and Mrs. Walters.

If you cannot watch the discussion today, tune in to the Ronald Walters Center YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2XmVMP0QuY

Today at 1:00 pm.

Howard University students spoke at NCOBPS. These students, with Dr. Elsie Scott, were sponsored by the Ronald Walters Center They are all in the political science department.

Remembering the late political scientist, Dr. Charles V. Hamilton

Remembering Renowned Philosopher and Black Power Trailblazer Charles V. Hamilton Professor Charles V. Hamilton, a key architect of the Black Power movement, dies at 94. His groundbreaking work and influence on racial equality will be remembered.

Contributions by Scholars of Color Interview Series: Highlights from Dr. Elsie Scott, Director of Ronald W. Ronald Walters Center Howard University
February 23, 2024 APSA, APSA Oral History Project, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
In this interview, Dr. Scott reflects on her upbringing, introduction to political science, and various challenges she faced in her career, and additionally shares advice for young scholars in the discipline. This interview was conducted by APSA staff member and DEI Program Manager, India Angelique Simmons, at the NCOBPS Annual Meeting in Atlanta Georgia, March 10, 2023. Her interview as well as interviews with Dr. Dr. and Dr. will be showed at the annual meeting of March 13-16, 2024.

Contributions by Scholars of Color Interview Series: Highlights from Dr. Elsie Scott of Howard University - Contributions by Scholars of Color Interview Series: Highlights from Dr. Elsie Scott, Howard University Dr. Elsie Scott is the Director of the Ronald Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center at Howard University. She further discusses [...]

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Book Talk with Dr. Pearl Ford Dowe. We thank Dr. Dowe for sharing her time with our students and faculty. We offer a special thanks to the Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership and the Department of Political Science at Howard University for co-hosting this event.

We are sad to receive the news of the passing of Joe Madison "The Black Eagle", a supporter of the Ronald Walters Center from it inception. He and Dr. Walters were good friends. We offer our sincere condolences to Sherry and the rest of the family. Pictured here with Patricia Walters, Benjamin Chavis, Ray Wimbush, the late Robert Smith and Elsie Scott.

Stacey Abrams Brings Warmth and Wit to Her First Appearance as Howard’s Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics On Wednesday, January 24, Stacey Abrams, Esq., kicked off her series of fireside chats at the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics before a full house inside the Howard University School of Business Auditorium.

Spread the word that Dr. Pearl Dowe will be speaking about her book, The Radical Imagination of Black Women at Howard University on Feb. 7, 2 pm. The first Visiting Scholar at the Walters Center and presently the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professor of Political Science and African American Studies at Emory University, she received her Ph.D. from the Howard political science department.

Howard University political science juniors and seniors: Please enter the paper competition to win a trip to Los Angeles to participate in the National Conference of Black Political Scientists The deadline is December 5th. Use this form to express your interest in participating and to receive updated information about the competition. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzVMywmc8Cqx3n23HhiEs2vxcIUT2pr-2cUHcjo-tsy3WhKg/viewform
Political Science professors, please share the form with our classes.

Memories: Seven years ago, the Political Science Graduate Students Association organized an Election Protection Project that took Howard undergraduate students and CBCF fellows to observe get-out-the-vote activities and conduct exit polls in Ohio and North Carolina. The Ronald Walters Center helped raise money for the project, provided training and connected the students with community activists and organizers in the two states.

Naya Young, NC coordinator and Gabby Gray, OH coordinator pose with Dr. Scott before departing for their election protection work.

All of the seats in the Virginia General Assembly are on the ballot today. These are the Black candidates.

CBCF internships are still available for the Spring semester.
The deadline is November 10.

Our Spring 2024 Internship program is perfect for recent graduates looking to gain experience working on and beyond!

Complete your application before the new deadline - Friday, November 10, 2023.

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The Ronald W. Walters Center, with financial support from the Edgar Kemler Family, will execute a student paper competition. The Topic of the paper is the 2024 Elections. Student participants are free to write about anything related to local, state, or federal
elections that will be held in 2024. This competition is only open to Howard University Junior and Senior Political Science majors. The deadline for submission is December 5, 2023. Two winners will be selected and awarded a trip to the 2024 Natl Conf of Black Poli Sci in Los Angeles, which takes place from March 13-17. Send questions concerning the competition to: [email protected]

Doctoral grad students at Howard, this is for you! November 2 (on Zoom)!