Dr. Ashanté M. Reese is assistant professor of anthropology at Spelman College. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from American University, specializing in race, gender, and social justice. Dr. Reese also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in African American studies from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and a Master of Arts in Public Anthropology from American University.
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