about the Editor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

William T. Hoston (CV) is a tenured full professor of political science at Prairie View A&M University. Prior to joining PVAMU, he held professorships at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) and Wichita State University (WSU). He spent over a decade at UHCL, where he was an associate professor and chair of the political science program.  At PVAMU, he has served in the administrative roles of associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Mellon Center for Faculty Excellence. His administrative experience reflects a sustained commitment to academic leadership, faculty development, and institutional advancement.

 

A prolific scholar and author, Dr. Hoston has authored or edited twelve academic books and more than thirty books across multiple genres. His scholarship examines the intersections of race, politics, gender, sexuality, and systems of power and oppression. His award-winning book, Toxic Silence, which critically examines the deaths of Black trans women, received the prestigious 2019 Lambda Literary Award in the LGBTQ Studies category. 

 

In 2025, he authored the monograph, The Fight for Black Liberation, which presents a political critique of the current state of Black America in the Trump era. The book argues that amid continued structural, institutional, and systemic barriers, Black people in America must establish political independence and demand a Black political agenda to chart a path toward a Black Liberation movement. 

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Beyond his scholarship in political science, Dr. Hoston has completed five books in the Prairie View History Book Series, an ambitious scholarly undertaking dedicated to documenting, preserving, and celebrating the rich history and enduring legacy of Prairie View A&M University. Collectively, these volumes explore the institution’s historical development, distinguished alumni, athletic achievements, traditions of student activism, and contributions to Black higher education. 

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