Jesse J. Holland
About Jesse J. Holland
Jesse J. Holland serves as the Associate Director of the School of Media & Public Affairs at The George Washington University and has been an Assistant Professor there since 2020. He is an accomplished author and journalist, known for his works including 'The Invisibles' and 'Black Men Built The Capitol', and has extensive experience in various journalism roles, including at The Associated Press.
Work at The George Washington University
Jesse J. Holland serves as the Associate Director of The School of Media & Public Affairs at The George Washington University. He has held this position since 2023. Additionally, he has been an Assistant Professor at the university since 2020, contributing to the academic development of students in the field of media and public affairs.
Education and Expertise
Jesse J. Holland has a diverse educational background. He studied Liberal Arts, journalism, and English at the University of Mississippi, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1989 to 1994. He later obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction from Goucher College between 2010 and 2012. He also received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from LeMoyne-Owen College.
Professional Background
Holland has extensive experience in journalism, having worked for The Associated Press for 25 years in various roles, including Supreme Court Writer, Congressional Reporter, and Race & Ethnicity Writer. He also served as a White House reporter and a National Labor Writer. His teaching experience includes positions as an adjunct instructor at New York University and Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.
Authorship and Publications
Jesse J. Holland is an accomplished author with several notable works. He wrote the 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 also authored fiction novels, including 'Black Panther: Who Is The Black Panther?' and 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens -- Finn's Story.'
Achievements and Recognition
Holland has received recognition for his contributions to literature and journalism. He edited and authored the award-winning anthology 'Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda,' which was highlighted as one of the top 20 must-read Afrofuturism titles by USA Today. He has been credentialed as a member of the press corps for all three branches of the United States government and won the Scribe award for best short story for 'Bon Temps' from the International Association of Media Tie In Writers.