Dr. Tamura Lomax

Biography

Tamura Lomax is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Michigan State University, where she specializes in Black Religious History and Black Diaspora Studies. She received her Ph.D. in 2011 from Vanderbilt University, focusing on the intersections of women, gender, and sexuality studies within the context of Black cultural studies. Her research is characterized by a commitment to critical theories surrounding the study of Black religion, culture, and gender, as reflected in her forthcoming monograph, 'Freeing Black Girls: A Black Feminist Bible on Racism and Revolutionary Mothering'. Published works such as 'Jezebel Unhinged: Loosing Black Female Body Religion Culture' and co-authored projects demonstrate her expertise and activism, particularly in relation to feminist critiques of prevalent cultural narratives. Lomax is recognized for organizing initiatives like the multigenerational human rights conference at Boston University, and she founded 'The Feminist Wire', an online platform dedicated to essential socio-political critiques and narratives that impact marginalized communities. Her work not only contributes to academic discourses but also engages the public through critical conversations addressing contemporary issues within the Black community.

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