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PRESERVATION PROJECTS

For over two decades, I have worked to preserve the legacy of scholars like Anna Julia Cooper, Mary McLeod Bethune, Fannie Jackson Coppin, Septima Clark, W. E. B. Du Bois, James Haskins, Asa G. Hilliard III, Beverly Guy-Sheftall, and John H. Bracey Jr. In addition to "adding my voice to the chorus" (as Dr. Cooper wrote), I write to ensure Black intellectual history is documented in archives, publications, and public art.  

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ASSOCIATION OF BLACK WOMEN HISTORIANS (abwh)

National Director, 2025-2026

 It is my pleasure to serve as the new National Director of the Association of Black Women Historians (ABWH).  I attended my first ABWH session in 2000 and became a life member in 2003. Click on the link below to learn about the ABWH Booklist project, resources for advocates of higher education, human rights, and civil rights!  

ABWH BOOKLIST

MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION & DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING

MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION

I offer general manuscript evaluation for book-length academic projects. To support collegiate faculty, I read and review scholars' unpublished manuscripts and prepare a 2-page written report about the work. In my general assessment, I address concerns relevant to each author's needs and offer recommendations for preparing the piece for submission to a university or trade press. I also offer manuscript evaluation for select projects in creative nonfiction and memoir. 

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DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING

I have written four books and co-edited five...all published by university presses. Using the five areas of practice outlined in my book, Black Feminist Writing: A Practical Guide to Publishing Academic Books (2024), I work with faculty in the humanities, social sciences, education, and STEM, particularly in areas of race and gender studies. For developmental editing projects, I make chapter-level comments as well as provide a 4-5 page comprehensive analysis of the book's content, structure, sources, and scholarly contribution. My reader report includes a detailed list of recommendations to help the author polish a final draft for submission to a university or trade press. If desired, the report can also include tips for marketing and community building after the book is published.  

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EDITORIAL FREELANCE ASSOCIATION (EFA) | MEMBER PROFILE

My editorial journey began when I became a graduate faculty member in 2003 and when I started mentoring junior faculty in my role as department chair in 2010. After two decades of formal reviews for academic journals, I decided to independently review books in 2020 to put my favorite books and authors in conversation. I am excited to share my expertise in support of the next generation of scholars and with senior scholars who are ready to take the next step in their publishing journey. I have reviewed dozens of manuscripts for university presses and advised numerous scholars on practice of publishing. I joined EFA in 2025 after an insightful review of Black Feminist Writing and committed to this work during a fruitful discussion with the professional editorial communities in the U.S. and Canada. For my full EFA profile, visit link below. 

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