Draft:William A. Little (academic)
American Africana studies academic (1941–2008)
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William A. Little (February 13, 1941-March 1, 2008) was an emeritus professor and chair of Africana studies at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
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William A. Little | |
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| Born | February 13, 1941 |
| Died | March 1, 2008 |
| Education | BA, Western Washington University PhD, University of Washington |
| Known for | Africana studies |
Biography
William A. Little was born in Virginia and grew up in Los Angeles. After serving in the Marine Corps, Little attended Wenatchee Valley Community College and Western Washington State College, where he studied political science. He received a Master of Social Work in 1972 and a PhD in political science in 1976 from the University of Washington. He wrote his PhD dissertation on the United Construction Workers Association.[1][2][3]
Little taught at Portland State University, West Virginia University, and California State University, Dominguez Hills. He served as chair of the Africana Studies Department at CSU Dominguez Hills from 1994–2006.[4] In addition, he also served as the president of the National Council for Black Studies from 1992–1998. Little was credited for playing a pivotal role in making Africana studies a viable discipline.[1][2][5]
Little died in 2008.
Further reading
- William A. Little papers, 1969-1975. 1.15 cubic feet. At the Labor Archives of Washington, University of Washington Libraries.
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