Jesse Holland
About Jesse Holland
Jesse Holland is an Assistant Professor and author specializing in African American history, particularly the Freedman's Village in Arlington National Cemetery. He has held various journalism roles at The Associated Press and currently teaches at multiple universities while also serving as a guest host on C-SPAN.
Work at The George Washington University
Jesse Holland has served as an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the academic community by teaching and mentoring students in various subjects related to his expertise. His position at the university is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Education and Expertise
Jesse Holland holds a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Creative Nonfiction from Goucher College, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, with a focus on journalism and English, from the University of Mississippi between 1989 and 1994. Additionally, he received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from LeMoyne-Owen College.
Background in Journalism
Holland has extensive experience in journalism, having worked at The Associated Press for 25 years in various roles, including Race & Ethnicity Writer, National Labor Writer, Supreme Court Writer, and Congressional Reporter. His career at The Associated Press spanned from 1994 to 2019, during which he reported on significant political and social issues. He also served as a Statehouse Reporter in both Columbia, S.C., and Albany, N.Y.
Research Focus on African American History
Holland specializes in researching African American history, particularly the history of the people from the former Freedman's Village in Arlington National Cemetery. His research contributes to a deeper understanding of African American narratives in the Washington, D.C. area.
Authorship and Publications
Jesse Holland is an accomplished author, having written two nonfiction books: 'The Invisibles: The Untold Story of African American Slaves in the White House' and 'Black Men Built The Capitol: Discovering African American History In and Around Washington, D.C.' He has also authored two fiction novels, including 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens -- Finn's Story' and 'Black Panther: Who Is The Black Panther?'