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Leonard N. Moore is the George Littlefield Professor of American History at the University of Texas at Austin and the founding director of the College Football Research Project. His scholarship focuses on Modern African American History, black urban history, the intersection of race and sport, and hip-hop culture. His works include "Carl B. Stokes: Rise of Black Political Power in America" and "Black Rage in New Orleans: Police Brutality and African American Activism from World War II to Hurricane Katrina" (2010). Currently, he is working on a book project titled "God's Trombone: The Life of Adam Clayton Powell." In addition to his research, he is deeply involved in helping high-profile athletic programs implement strategic initiatives to support student-athletes. His involvement includes programs within the Longhorn Center for Academic Excellence such as the Summer Bridge Program and the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program. Moore has held various significant administrative roles at the university including Interim Deputy Director of Minority Recruitment and Chair of the Department of History's Post-Tenure Review Committee.
Office of Provost, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Oversees minority recruitment initiatives.
Department of History, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Leads the department and supervises faculty.
Longhorn Scholars Program, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Directed programs aimed at fostering academic success for underrepresented students.
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Managed diversity initiatives across the university.
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