Dr. Mohamed Saliou Camara is Professor of History, Philosophy, and Journalism and Chair of the Department of African Studies at Howard University. A Fulbright Scholar, he earned his Ph.D. in History from Northwestern University and holds advanced degrees from institutions in Guinea and Senegal. He previously served in academic leadership roles at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he was recognized as both Outstanding Researcher and Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Prior to his U.S. career, he worked as a lecturer and associate chair at the University of Conakry, a journalist and international correspondent, and a speechwriter for the Presidency of Guinea. Dr. Camara is the author of seven books and numerous scholarly works, a recipient of the 2023 Grand Prix de la Francophonie, and the founder of the Howard Journal of African Studies and the African Renewal Foundation.