"Abdullah"
Melina Abdullah is Professor and former Chair of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Southern California in Political Science and her B.A. from Howard University in African American Studies. She was appointed to the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission in 2014 and is a recognized expert on race, gender, class, and social movements. Abdullah is the author of numerous articles and book chapters, with...See more
Melina Abdullah is Professor and former Chair of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Southern California in Political Science and her B.A. from Howard University in African American Studies. She was appointed to the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission in 2014 and is a recognized expert on race, gender, class, and social movements. Abdullah is the author of numerous articles and book chapters, with subjects ranging from political coalition building to womanist mothering. See less
"Abdullah"'s Featured Books
"Abdullah" book reviews
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Those People Next Door
Tense
by Hazel, Feb 5, 2023
This is a tense story of how one seemingly innocuous action can spiral out of control resulting in tragedy and heartache.
Salma, Bill and Zain move into their new home in the hopes of making a ... Read More
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Next of Kin
Brilliant
I only realised after I finished reading Next of Kin that I had previously read another of Kia Abdullah's books 'Take It Back'. I must admit that I was very much in a minority of not really enjoying ... Read More
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Take It Back
A Must Read
by Denise, Nov 22, 2020
I enjoyed this book. There is a trigger aspect for some. I was pleased that it took you from the beginning to end with this story. I would recommend this book. Well written and will look for the ... Read More