Economist, Author & Political Commentator; President Emerita of Bennett College for Women; Author of "Surviving and Thriving: 365 Facts in Black Economic History"

Washington, DC, USA

Julianne Malveaux Biography

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is a labor economist known for her commentary on the intersections of race, gender, culture, and economic policy. Malveaux holds a doctorate in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as a bachelor of arts and a master of arts in economics from Boston College. Her career spans academia, media, publishing, and institutional leadership, with research focused on the labor market, public policy, and the impact of policy on women and people of color.

Malveaux's work in media and journalism includes weekly columns distributed by King Features syndicate in newspapers such as the LA Times, Charlotte Observer, New Orleans Tribune, Detroit Free Press, and San Francisco Examiner. She has hosted television and radio programs and appeared as a commentator on networks including CNN, BET, PBS, NBC, ABC, Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, TV One, and C-SPAN. Malveaux has lectured at more than 500 colleges, universities, and corporate events, contributing to public discourse on economic justice and social policy.

As an author, Malveaux has published several books, including the edited volume "Voices of Vision: African American Women on the Issues," the co-edited "Slipping Through the Cracks: The Status of Black Women," and two column anthologies: "Sex, Lies, and Stereotypes: Perspectives of a Mad Economist" and "Wall Street, Main Street, and the Side Street: A Mad Economist Takes a Stroll." Her co-authored works include "Unfinished Business: A Democrat and A Republican Take On the 10 Most Important Issues Women Face" and "Surviving and Thriving: 365 Facts in Black Economic History." Her scholarship addresses economic inequality, labor market trends, and the impact of public policy on marginalized communities.

Malveaux has served on the faculty or as visiting faculty at the New School for Social Research, San Francisco State University, University of California Berkeley, College of Notre Dame, Michigan State University, and Howard University. As the 15th president of Bennett College for Women, she led institutional transformation at the historically Black college for women. She was later appointed dean of the College of Ethnic Studies at Cal State LA, the first such college established in the United States in five decades.

In addition to her academic and media roles, Malveaux is active in civic leadership. She serves on the boards of the Economic Policy Institute and The Black Doctoral Network, and is president of PUSH Excel, the educational branch of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Malveaux is also president and founder of Economic Education, a nonprofit organization focused on curriculum and training in personal finance and economic trends. She is a member of the National African American Reparations Commission. Through her scholarship, advocacy, and public engagement, Malveaux is recognized as a leading voice on economic justice and public policy in the United States.

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Julianne Malveaux Speaking Topics

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    • African American Women in Philanthropy
    • Race Matters: New Orleans and the International Implications
    • Unfinished Business: Taking on the Top 10 issues Women Face
    • The Paradox of Loyalty: An African American Response to the War On Terrorism
    • Race, Rage and the Ace of Spades
    • Economics & Race: Perspective on our Nation's Future
    • Determined Diversity: Creating a Cohesive and Effective Workforce
    • Taking the Lead: How Women Shape our Political Future
    • Celebrating Black History Month and The African American Legacy
    • Sex, Lies and Stereotypes
    • The Future of Work: Who Gets It
    • The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
    • The Struggle Continues: Economic and Social Justice in the 21st Century
    • The Economy, Equity and Your Personal Financial Health
    • Closing the Gender Gap: Impossible Task?
    • Effects of the Economy on Women, Children and People of Color
    • Rhetoric or Reality: Civil Rights Under Siege
    • The State of Black America: When and How Do We Close the Gap?
    • Education or Extinction: The Future of the U.S. in a Global World
    • What's Trump: Race, Gender and the 2008 Election?
    • How Do We Fare in the New Economy?
    • Show Me Your Checkbook and I'll Tell You Your Fortune

Julianne Malveaux Videos

Dr. Julianne Malveaux remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson for his passion, joy for people | NBC4 Washington

Dr. Julianne Malveaux remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson for his passion, joy for people | NBC4 Washington

Dr. Julianne Malveaux remembers working with Rev. Jesse Jackson in the PUSH Excel program and his passion for justice, people and...

America Experiences Increase in Multiracial Population, Dr. Julianne Malveaux Explains

America Experiences Increase in Multiracial Population, Dr. Julianne Malveaux Explains

The 2020 Census showed a significant increase in the number of Americans who identify as multiracial. According to U.S. Census Bureau, 10% of...

Bob and Dorrie Moon Lecture Series: Dr. Julianne Malveaux ...

Bob and Dorrie Moon Lecture Series: Dr. Julianne Malveaux ...

Dr. Julianne MalveauxLabor economist, noted author and colorful commentator. Commentator on CNN, BET, PBS, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, C-SPAN and ...

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