Professor-Scholar

 

Professor | Public Historian | Scholar

Dr. Lindsay Gary is an adjunct professor with expertise in African American Studies and History at the University of Houston and Houston Community College. She is a distinguished public historian, genealogist, and dynamic speaker, sought after by prominent organizations like Microsoft and IBM to discuss African culture, history, and issues related to race and racism. Her areas of interest include: Africology and African American Studies, History, and Dance

 

Professor

Dr. Lindsay Gary is an adjunct professor of African American Studies at the University of Houston and of History at Houston Community College. Her research and teaching areas include:

Africology and African American Studies: Introduction to Black Studies, African Cultural Continuity in the Diaspora, Afro-Louisiana/Creole Culture, Ancient African Civilizations, Black Arts, African Spirituality, The Black Church, The Black Woman & African Womanism, Race and Racism

History: African American History, Ancient African Civilizations, United States History, Black Houston History, and Genealogy

Dance: Technique (Umfundalai, Dances of the African Diaspora, and Modern) and Theory (Black Dance History and Composition

Academic Publications

Academic Honors, Awards, and Fellowships

 

 

Public Historian

& Genealogist

Dr. Lindsay Gary is a public and oral historian, historical consultant, and certified genealogist specializing in African American history.

Projects

  • Online Genealogy Course

  • The New Red Book Exhibit (2023)

  • Black Dance in Texas (2023-2024)

  • University of Texas VOCES Project (2022)

  • Memory Builds the Monument

  • Precious Places: Philadelphia Freedom Schools

Historical Awards, Honors, and Fellowships

  • Texas Folklife Community Folklife Fellowship (2024)

 

 
 

Speaker

 

Dr. Lindsay Gary is a dynamic speaker who speaks on topics related to African culture and history on the continent of Africa and throughout the African Diaspora, in addition to race and racism. She has been hired by Microsoft, IBM, the African Renaissance Festival, and the NEXT 400 Television Series to share her knowledge.

 
 
 
 
 

 

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