Andrew Gillum Instagram – Dr. @keneshiagrant is today’s #womenshistorymonth feature! A first-generation college graduate, Keneshia earned a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master’s in Public Administration at Florida A&M University (FAMU). During her time at FAMU, she was active in many campus activities. She served in the Student Government Association as the Student Body Vice President and pledged the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. As a graduate student, Keneshia was appointed to the Florida Governor’s Access and Diversity Committee, where she was instrumental in the conception and passage of legislation that led to Florida’s first-generation matching grant. Keneshia joined the faculty of Howard University as an assistant professor in the department of political science in 2014. In 2020, Keneshia earned promotion to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure. At Howard, she teaches courses in American politics with focus on sub-national politics. Her research interests include American political parties, American political development, and sub-national politics. She is particularly interested in the political impact of Black migration on American politics. Her first book, The Great Migration and the Democratic Party: Black Voters and the Realignment of American Politics the 20th Century (Temple University Press, 2020) describes how Black migration to northern cities reshaped those political environments. She’s currently working on a project that considers the political impact of today’s Black migration patterns, including gentrification, displacement, and return migration. A true star. Here’s to you, Keneshia!