Anika Maaza Simpson

Anika Maaza Simpson is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Howard University. She is also Founding Director of Black Queer Everything, an initiative funded by the Mellon Foundation that invests in the next generation of scholars, activists, and artists working toward Black liberation. Deeply committed to supporting and advancing racial justice, gender justice, and LGBTQ+ equity through advocacy and education, Dr. Simpson's work is an expression of her firm commitment to making a difference in...See more

Anika Maaza Simpson is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Howard University. She is also Founding Director of Black Queer Everything, an initiative funded by the Mellon Foundation that invests in the next generation of scholars, activists, and artists working toward Black liberation. Deeply committed to supporting and advancing racial justice, gender justice, and LGBTQ+ equity through advocacy and education, Dr. Simpson's work is an expression of her firm commitment to making a difference in the lives of her students and institutions that are devoted to communities of color. See less