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Posted On: September 18th 2026, 09:18 pm
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Opal Gay to Black Studies!
Opal Gay is a social psychologist and organizer committed to advancing health equity for Black, queer, and transgender communities. They bring years of experience as a community-based researcher and policy analyst, having worked with organizations including the Southern Center for Human Rights, Black Futurists Group, and the Partnership for Southern Equity. They hold a B.A. in Sociology and Political Science from Jacksonville State University and a PhD in Sociology from Georgia State University. Outside of their work, Opal is a poet and photographer who enjoys traveling, catching a movie at the theater, dancing, and spending time with community.
We’re happy to have you in the department, Opal!
#ccny #blackstudies #blackstudiesccny #fall2026
Opal Gay is a social psychologist and organizer committed to advancing health equity for Black, queer, and transgender communities. They bring years of experience as a community-based researcher and policy analyst, having worked with organizations including the Southern Center for Human Rights, Black Futurists Group, and the Partnership for Southern Equity. They hold a B.A. in Sociology and Political Science from Jacksonville State University and a PhD in Sociology from Georgia State University. Outside of their work, Opal is a poet and photographer who enjoys traveling, catching a movie at the theater, dancing, and spending time with community.
We’re happy to have you in the department, Opal!
#ccny #blackstudies #blackstudiesccny #fall2026
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