Alondra Nelson (1968- )

Alondra Nelson (1968- )

by Otis Alexander | Feb 7, 2023 | African American History, People

Alondra Nelson, lecturer, social scientist, administrator/organizer, was born on April 22, 1968, in Bethesda, Maryland, to career Navy parents Robert Nelson and Delores Nelson. Reared in New Orleans, she has Jamaican roots. Alondra’s siblings are Andrea Nelson, Robert...
David R. Williams (1954- )

David R. Williams (1954- )

by Zeytun Ahmed | Dec 7, 2021 | Global African History, People

David R. Williams is a distinguished social scientist and Harvard professor. He works to understand how race, social status, stress, and other social influences relate to health inequalities. Born on June 12, 1954, in the Caribbean Island of Aruba, Williams attended...