Marcus Smith

Marcus Smith is from Houston, Texas. He received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Houston and his M.A. in African-American Studies from Georgia State University. His research interests center on the history and analysis of social movements and political organizations in the African Diaspora and the preservation, documentation, and interpretation of African-American communities, cultural landscapes, and historic sites. Specifically, Marcus is interested in the grassroots preservation efforts of Black individuals, groups, and communities, the social and political context in which this preservation occurs, and the associated individual and community narratives.