Khalfani A. Lawson

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- Kennesaw State University: Senior
- B.S. Political Science | African & African Diaspora Studies (in progress May 2013)
- Student Assistant: Kennesaw State University Office of University Relations
- Resume: Here
- Curriculum Vitae: Here

  • Social Networking

Twitter: twitter.com/KhalfaniLawson
Facebook: facebook.com/khalfani.lawson
Linkedin:  linkedin.com/in/khalfanilawson
Academia: kennesaw.academia.edu/khalfanilawson

  • Press

A Failure Is Absorbed with Disgust and Fear, but Little Surprise
“Khalfani Lawson , a 23 – year – old student at Kennesaw State University in Georgia, said that the lack of progress was breeding apathy among the young . “ If it was a constructive process, people would be more inclined to be involved.

-  November 21, 2011 (New York Times, http://nyti.ms/tNshfv)

Conference Explores African American Sexuality
“Khalfani Lawson, a student at Kennesaw State University near Atlanta, said the conference helped him realize that African-Americans face a significant challenge in fully embracing ‘different manifestations of sexuality.’”

- February 20, 2012 (Yale Daily News, http://bit.ly/wFCUlL)


Speaker Cornel West Gives ‘Unsanitized’ View of Martin Luther King at Kennesaw State
” ‘Dr. Cornel West was amazing!’ said Khalfani Lawson, a senior political science major who introduced the speaker.  ’His speech was dynamic, informative, inspiring, and he left  KSU  with a new outlook on our responsibility within the community, having charged us to uphold principles Dr. King stood for.’”

- January 23, 2013 (Atlanta Daily World, http://atlantadailyworld.com/201301233361)

  • Writings/Works

- “The Nexus Between Theory and Practice: The Role of The Intelligentsia in Revolution
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The Role of Higher Education in Contemporary Society
- “Rein in The Ego: Unconditional Solidarity
- “The Dangers of Pacification: “The Bluest Eye


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