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Biography

Dr. Khalilah (Ka-Lie-La) L. Brown-Dean is Professor of Political Science and Associate Provost at Quinnipiac University. She is the award-winning host of the radio show and podcast, Disrupted, for Connecticut Public Radio. With a keen eye toward the practical implications of democratic conflict, Dr. Brown-Dean is a preeminent expert on issues of criminal punishment, mass incarceration, voting rights, and U.S. elections. Her work is featured in numerous outlets such as The New York Times, Politics, Groups, and Identities, MSNBC, The Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, The National Political Science Review, LA Times, Political Science Quarterly, PS: Political Science and Politics, and The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. Brown-Dean is author of the book, Identity Politics in the United States, that traces the history and contemporary battles over identity in the US. Her latest project, Protesting Vulnerability: Race and Pandemic Politics, is co-authored with Professor Ray Block Jr and under contract with Cambridge University Press.

Content

Total articles 44

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  As we near our 100th episode, we look to the show's past and future

  By J. Carlisle Larsen Verified, Kevin Chang Barnum, Khalilah L. Brown-Dean, Catie Talarski Verified

  Aug. 31, 2022

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  After a landmark court ruling, major sportsbooks are hitting the jackpot

  By James Szkobel-Wolff, Khalilah L. Brown-Dean, Catie Talarski Verified

  Jul. 13, 2022

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  Barriers to the beach: access to coastal New England past and present

  By James Szkobel-Wolff, Khalilah L. Brown-Dean, Catie Talarski Verified

  Jul. 06, 2022

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Connecticut Public

Connecticut Public is the only statewide public media organization in Connecticut, providing community-supported services through its television and radio stations. It operates Connecticut Public Television (CPTV), CPTV Spirit, PBS Kids 24/7, and Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR). The organization is dedicated to informing, educating, and inspiring the people of Connecticut with high-quality journalism, storytelling, and educational experiences. Connecticut Public offers a variety of programming across its platforms, including local and national content on television and diverse news and podcasts on radio. It also engages audiences through digital platforms, providing access to news, shows, and educational resources. The organization actively participates in community outreach to ensure its services reflect the diverse communities it serves, reaching over one million people each month. Led by President and CEO Mark Contreras, Connecticut Public operates as a nonprofit with a focus on community support and engagement.