Meet the Faculty: Dr. Deondra Rose is showing up for Democracy on the 2024 political season.

Director of Polis; the Center for Politics in the Sandford School of Public Policy, and Associate Professor of History and Political Science, Dr. Deondra Rose, spoke with  Duke Magazine on what is happening in the most pressing political issues of our time. Their conversation touches on the student’s current anxiety, frustration, and polarization levels, while also holding out hope for democracy as the students grapple with the tough questions and find answers. Read the full conversation here and learn more about her most recent book: “The Power of Black Excellence - HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy”.