Robert Patterson is an American educator who currently serves as a professor of African American studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Patterson also served as the co-chair for the development committee for the creation of AP African American Studies.
Robert J. Patterson | |
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 Patterson (right) with Henry Louis Gates Jr. (center) and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham (left) | |
| Born | |
| Education | Emory University (Ph.D.) Emory University (M.A.) Georgetown University (B.A.) |
| Occupation | African American History Professor |
Career edit
Patterson attended graduate school after receiving a scholarship from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Upon receiving his Ph.D., Patterson became a professor of history and African American studies at Georgetown University.[1][2]
In 2016, Patterson became the first chair of the African American Studies department at Georgetown University, holding the position until 2019.[3]
AP African American Studies edit
Patterson serves as the co-chair of the committee of teachers who developed College Board's new AP African American Studies course.[4][5] Patterson, alongside other historians like Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, oversaw the development of the course curriculum.[6] Patterson argues that the purpose of the new course is to teach what American education has neglected; to teach "Black experiences, Black knowledge and Black culture."[7]
In 2023, after Governor Ron DeSantis blocked the course in Florida, Patterson stated that College Board does not cave to the political pressure of the governor of Florida.[8] Patterson accused DeSantis' decision on racism, stating, "I think that part of it has to do with white supremacy and anti-Black racism."[9]
Publications and works edit
- Black Cultural Production After Civil Rights, 2019
- Destructive Desires: Rhythm and Blues Culture and the Politics of Racial Equality, 2019
- The Psychic Hold of Slavery: Legacies in American Expressive Culture, 2016
- Exodus Politics: Civil Rights and Leadership in African American Literature and Culture, 2013
References edit
- ^ "Opportunities Matter: A Conversation with Robert J. Patterson". YouTube. HartfordFoundation. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Robert J. Patterson: Opportunities Matter". hfpgscholarships.org. Foundation Scholarship Program.
- ^ "Robert Patterson". georgetown.edu. Georgetown University. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Chavez, Nicole. "College Board unveils official framework for new AP African American studies course". CNN. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "How The New York Times Got It Wrong on AP African American Studies". collegeboard.org. College Board. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Wood, Sarah. "What's in the New AP African American Studies Course?". U.S. News. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Hudson, LaShawn (27 February 2023). "Georgetown University professor discusses the Advance Placement African American Studies pilot program". wabe.org.
- ^ "Dr. Robert Patterson discusses AP African American History course on TWISF". local10.com. 5 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Edelman, Adam. "Academics revising the AP African American studies course insist they won't cave to pressure from Ron DeSantis". nbcnews.com. NBC News. Retrieved 28 February 2023.