Anthony Neal
Associate Professor
(716) 878-6205
Campus Address: Classroom Building B215
nealat@buffalostate.edu
Education
B.A. Cum Laude (1980) Political Science/University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
M.A. (1983) Political Science/Atlanta University
Ph.D. (1988) Political Science/Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University)
Courses Created
- PSC 218: African American Political Culture
- PSC 327: Practical Politics (revised)
- PSC 333: African International Relations
- PSC 375: Race/Sex/Politics of Myth and Story
- PSC 488: Internship
Courses Usually Taught
- PSC 101 Introduction to Government and Politics
- PSC 102 Introduction to American Government
- PSC 210 The American Presidency
- PSC 218 African American Political Culture
- PSC 310 American Political Parties
- PSC 312 Legislative Process
- PSC 333 African International Relations
- PSC 375 Race/Sex/Politics/ of Myth and Story
Publications
- Book Review: Robert E. Pierre and Jon Peter, A Day Late and a Dollar Short: High Hope and Deferred Dreams in Obama's "Postracial" America Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2010 | www.brothaonline.com May 2010
- The Metaphorical Imperative: An Assessment of Metaphor, Time, and Civil Rights," The Western Journal of Black Studies. 4 (1991): 223-231.
- "The New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and Institute for Nonviolence," Afro-Americans in New York Life and History. 17 (1993): 29-40.
- "The Naming: A Conceptualization of an African American Connotative Struggle," Journal of Black Studies. 32 (2001): 50-65.
- Book Review: Edward Roland Leader, Understanding Malcolm X: The Controversial Changes in His Philosophy. New York: Vantage Press, 1993. Published in Afro-Americans in New York Life and History. 18 (1994): 89-90.
- Book Review: Desmond King, Separate and Unequal: Black Americans and the U.S. Federal Government. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1995. Published in Black Issues In Higher Education. March 21, 1996, p.28.
- Book Review: DeWayne Wickham, Bill Clinton and Black America. New York: Ballantine Books, 2002. Published in Afro-Americans in New York Life and History. 26 (2002): 107-108.
- Psychological Cinemas: A Poetical Autobiography. Buffalo, NY: MR BEY. 1998.
- The Fictive Insanity of Races: The Human, The Rat, The Black & White. Buffalo, NY: Cover Publishing & Photography. 2001.
Awards and Recognition
- 1989 Outstanding Faculty Award, African-American Student Organization
- 1990 Buffalo State College Educator of the Year, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Iota Chapter
- 1994 Professor of the Year, The Graduating Scholars of Color, Buffalo State College
- 1994 Faculty Merit Award, SEEK/EOP Buffalo State College
- 1998 Community Artist Recognition Award, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Phi Omega Chapter
- 1998 Instructor of the Year, United Students Government, Buffalo State College
- 1998 For Outstanding Teaching in Political Science, the American Political Science Association
- 2000 Adviser Award for Dedication and Support, Caribbean Student Organization
- 2000 Adviser Recognition for Dedication and Leadership, Political Science Youth Caucus
- 2000 Leadership Award, Buffalo State College
- 2001 Instructor of the Year 2000-2001, Political Science Youth Caucus
- 2001 Award for Cultural Enlightenment 2000–2001, African American Student Organization
- 2001 Leadership Award, Buffalo State College
- 2002 Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Accomplishments from Professional Sisters Working Together, Buffalo, NY
- 2002 Inter-Greek Association Buffalo State College Recognition Award For Leadership and Support for Greek Life
- 2002 United Students Government Buffalo State College Hall of Fame for Life Long Meritorious Service to Students
- 2003 United Students Government Buffalo State College Hall of Fame for Life Long Meritorious Service to Students
- 2005 Buffalo Association of Black Journalists Certificate of Appreciation for Black History Month Poetry Event
- 2006 Award for Support, Black Active Minds, Buffalo State College
- 2007 Certificate of Recognition for Support, The Pan African Student Organization, Buffalo State
- 2009 United Students Government (Buffalo State College) "Instructor of the Year"
- 2009 The National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) Buffalo State College "Excellence in Teaching"
Recommended Websites
www.africom.mil
www.bet.com
www.buffalonews.com
www.ci.buffalo.ny.us
www.cspan.org
www.democrats.org
www.ecdems.com
www.ecgop.com
www.economist.com
www.erie.gov
www.gop.com
www.moveon.org
www.ncobps.org
www.npr.org
www.ny.gov
www.nydems.org
www.nygop.org
www.nytimes.com
www.pbs.org
www.politics.msnbc.com
www.thegrio.com
www.thomas.gov
www.washingtonpost.com
www.whitehouse.gov
