Dr. Monique Alicia Gamble is a political scientist specializing in Black feminism, queer visibility in media, and the intersection of culture and power. As Program Coordinator for Political Science at UDC, she employs qualitative and ethnographic methodologies to explore identity, representation, and political behavior. Her leadership spans civic engagement, inclusive organizational strategy, and academic development, with published works on Black queer narratives and Black women's political culture.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science: American Government and Political Behavior:International Relations, Howard University Master of Arts in Political Science: American Government and Political Behavior: Black Politics Emphasis, Howard University Bachelor of Science in Biology, Cum Laude, Tuskegee University
Roles
Program Coordinator, Political Science, 2024-Present
Courses Taught
Black Feminism Discovery Diversity: LGBTQ Visibility in Media Black Politics Politics and Media Discovery Diversity: LGBTQ Representation in Popular Culture Introduction to Global Studies/Politics Introduction to Political Science: Social and Political Movements Presidential Politics: The 2012 Election
Expertise
Research Focus / Works in Progress
Black feminism: the intersection of pop culture and power; Black sapphic and queer visibility in media
Leadership
Inclusive Organizational Culture and Strategy Consultant, MAG Strategies, LLC.2024-Present Co-Chair, College of Arts and Sciences Teaching and Learning Roundtable, UDC, 2023-24 Ad Hoc Member, LBGTQ Advisory Board, UDC, 2022-24
Impact
Selected Publications
Gamble, M.A. (2024). Power of the narrative: Queer Black women's love relationships in mainstream TV and film. The Journal of Africana Studies. [Pending publication]
Gamble, M. A. (2024).Sacred [queer] sisterhoods. In Sacred sisterhoods: A celebration of Black women’s friendships on TV & film 1993-2023. The Ohio State University Press. [Pending publication]
Gamble, M. A. (2023). Review of the book The Case for Identity Politics; Polarization, Demographic Change, and Racial Appeals, by C.T. Stout. National Review of Black Politics, 4(1), 41-43.
Gamble, M. A. (2018). Rightful place: Centering Black womanhood in Black political culture and Black liberation politics. In B.A. Baker, & de Vries, J. (Eds.), Outside in: Voices from the margins.Common Ground Research Networks.
Selected Presentations
Gamble, M. A. (2024). Building an inclusive organizational culture: LGBTQ awareness in the workplace. WKM Solutions, Washington, D.C.
Gamble, M. A. (2023). Stay woke: Why we teach. UDC-CAS Teaching and Learning Roundtable, Washington, D.C.
Gamble, M. A. (2021). Connection, engagement, and activation via digital hummanities.UDC-CAS Teaching and Learning Roundtable, Washington, D.C.
Invited Participations
Gamble, M. A. (2024). Youth Civic and Voter Engagement Convening. The White House Office of Public Engagement, Washington, D.C.
Gamble, M. A. (2024). Panelist, Lift every voice and vote: LGBTQIA+ voices and the power of civic participation. UDC Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Affairs, Washington, D.C.
Gamble, M. A. (2024). Host and emcee. UDC Academic Symposium, Washington, D.C.
Gamble, M. A. (2020). Keynote speaker at the EMERGE Conference. National Forum for Black Public Administrators, Virtual.
Gamble, M. A. (2019). Facilitator and host of the Sex and Relationships Panel. SOULE LGBT’s Redefining Soft, Washington, D.C.
Gamble, M. A. (2016). Blacktivism: The new generation photo exibit. The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
