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University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
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Najja K. Baptist is a researcher whose work investigates the intersections of race, identity, and political science. Their scholarship examines how racial identity influences emotional responses to political symbols and how Black music functions as a form of activism. Baptist has also published analyses of political leadership, focusing on figures like Donald Trump and the political discourse surrounding "The Squad."
In addition to these areas, Baptist's research addresses racial differences in distress during public health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and explores coping mechanisms like John Henryism. Their work also delves into concepts of citizenship and national identity, particularly for African Americans and immigrant populations.
Baptist serves as PI on a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant totaling $229,860. This collaborative research project focuses on the role of elites, organizations, and movements in reshaping politics and policymaking. With an h-index of 3 and 17 total publications, Baptist's recent activity indicates an ongoing engagement with these research themes.
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- h-index: 3
- Publications: 17
- Citations: 18
Selected Publications
- Flowers for the founders: the guest editors’ introduction (2025) DOI
- Blurred lines: a new note from a Black Political Scientist (2025) DOI
- Unmasking the Authoritarian Mob Boss: A Critical Analysis of Donald Trump’s Political Leadership (2024) DOI
- Racial differences in feelings of distress during the COVID‐19 pandemic and John Henryism Active Coping in the United States: Results from a national survey (2024) DOI
- Rap and Politics: A Case Study of Panther, Gangster, and Hyphy Discourses in Oakland, CA (1965–2010). By Lavar Pope. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2020. 338p. $89.99 cloth. (2022) DOI
- Politics in the Key of Life (2022) DOI
- Review: <i>American While Black: African Americans, Immigration, and the Limits of Citizenship</i>, by Niambi M. Carter (2021) DOI
- “As is” America: Subcontracting freedom (2021) DOI
- Racial identity and emotional responses to confederate symbols (2021) DOI
Federal Grants 1 $229,860 total
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