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Katherine Tate is a Professor of Political Science at Brown University. She earned her Ph.D. in political science from the University of Michigan, following her bachelor's degree with honors in political science from the University of Chicago. Tate has published eight books, including the award-winning 'Black Faces, Black Voices: A Mirror on Protest Politics'. Her research and teaching focus on public opinion, government, and the politics of Black women. Notably, she is a recipient of the 2025 Hanes Walton Jr. Career Award from the American Political Science Association for her lifetime contributions to the study of race politics, as well as the 2023 Barbara Sinclair Award for her work in legislative studies. Tate explores the impact of Black Americans on U.S. politics, examining social change, political strategies, and the role of women in politics. Her scholarly contributions include significant works on Black lawmaking and public opinion transformation. Tate's courses cover public opinion, women's politics, and social groups in American politics, equipping students with the analytical skills to understand and critique these areas within a democratic framework.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Teaching courses on public opinion, women's politics, and social groups in American politics.
Department: Department of Economics