Angela K. Lewis-Maddox is the Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, and Professor of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

"A comprehensive history of the profession by one of the most marginalized groups in our discipline. This volume is an incredibly important contribution to political science and a tool for empowering Black women across the academy. Disrupting Political Science will give countless scholars an invaluable resource as they consider pursuing a PhD, prepare their tenure and promotion materials, and mentor others." - Stefanie Chambers, author of Somalis in the Twin Cities and Columbus: Immigrant Incorporation in New Destinations

"If the discipline of political science seeks to do more than simply pay lip service to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion, then we need to hear Black women speak-in their own voices-so that we understand our sins and can work to be better. The stories and perspectives in this volume can and should move us closer to meeting our potential, both as scholars and as people." - Ray Block Jr., coauthor of Black Networks Matter: The Role of Interracial Contact and Social Media in the 2020 Black Lives Matter Protests