Lester Spence

Lester K. Spence (born c. 1969) is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Africana studies at Johns Hopkins University known for his academic critiques of neoliberalism and his media commentary on race, urban politics, and police violence. He was previously Assistant Professor of Political Science at Washington University, St. Louis. Spence's writings on race and politics appear regularly in publications such as Jacobin, The Chronicle of Higher Education,[1] Dissent NPR,New York Times, Baltimore City Paper, and many others. Spence also appears regularly on C-SPAN, The Marc Steiner Show, and many others.

Raised in Inkster, Spence holds both a BA and a PhD in Political Science from the University of Michigan. He has lived in Baltimore since 2005 and is a father of five.

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