Jamel Coy Hudson
Lecturer Doc Sch
Weissman School of Arts and Sciences
Department: Communication Studies
Areas of expertise: African American Rhetoric, Black Studies, Islam in America, Religion and Public Life, Rhetoric and Public Advocacy
Email Address: jamel.hudson@baruch.cuny.edu
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Jamel Coy Hudson, Ph.D., is a rhetorician, educator, and community leader whose work centers on rhetoric, public advocacy, social justice, and faith leadership. He serves as the Doctoral Lecturer of Rhetoric and Public Advocacy in the Department of Communication Studies at Baruch College, where he is also an Affiliate Faculty member in the Black and Latinx Studies Department. Dr. Hudson has also taught in the Department of Writing Studies and Rhetoric at his alma mater, Hofstra University, where he previously worked as a faculty tutor in the Writing Center. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Hudson serves as the Resident Imam at the As Siraatal Mustaqeem Islamic Center in Wyandanch (WHY-an-danch), New York, where he regularly delivers khutbahs (KOOT-buh) and provides community leadership. He is also the Head Coach of Wyandanch Wrestling, where he works closely with youth and families in the Wyandanch community. He is a board member of the Interfaith Institute of Long Island and serves on the Faculty Advisory Board for Hofstra University’s Center for Race, Culture, and Social Justice. He is also a former Tri-chair of the New York State Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival and remains deeply committed to advancing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community.
Education
Ph.D., Communication, Regent University Virginia Beach
Ed.S., Educational Leadership, Regent University Virginia Beach Virginia
M.A., Rhetorical Studies, Hofstra University Hempstead New York
B.A., Rhetorical Studies, Hofstra University Hempstead
Book Chapters
(2025). A Ramadan Ritual. We Pray Freedom Minneapolis, Minnesota. Broadleaf Books.
Presentations
Hudson, J. C. Solidarity Through Asynchronous Feedback: Designing Comments That Listen, Not Lecture. OWCA 2026 Conference: Writing Centers as Sites of Solidarity. Virtual / Online: Online Writing Centers Association.
Hudson, J. C. From Passive to Purposeful: Active Learning & Engagement Techniques That Work. Adjunct Academy: Teaching, Engaging, & Connecting. Adjunct Academy: Teaching, Engaging, & Connecting: Hofstra University — Office of the Provost, Hofstra School of Health Sciences, and Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Hudson, J. C., Blake, D., & Hribar, C. Tisch Drama Stage Festival of Voices: Songs in the Key of Resistance. : New York University.
Hudson, J. (2021, January 31). History of Black Media Studies. Baruch College Black History Month Program. Baruch College
Hudson, J. (2021, March 31). The Future of Black Studies. Black Studies Colloquium.
Hudson, J. (2021, February 28). Walking in My Shoes Part Two: Conversations with Black Sons & Fathers.. Robert C Weaver Alumni Society.
Hudson, J. C. (2020, September 30). Speaker at My Mirror my World: Candid Conversation on Race, Ethnicity, and Identity.. Baruch College Success Network.
Hudson, J. (2020, October 31). Moderator of Walking in My Shoes: The Black Male Perspective Forum. Robert C Weaver Alumni Society.
Hudson, J. C. (2020, July 31). The Three B's of Baruch: Blessed, Black, and Beautiful!. Black Graduation at Baruch College.
Hudson, J. C. (2020, March 31). How Woke Is Too Woke? And Who Decides? A Performance of Dialogues Across Differences.. Mid-Atlantic Writing Center Association.
Hudson, J. C. (2019, May 31). Implicit bias workshops? Are they necessary in writing center staff development?. Mid- Atlantic Writing Center Association.
Hudson, J. C. (2018, September 30). Using Invitational Rhetoric to Effectively Teach Students. National Forum on Character Education.
Hudson, J. C. (2018, September 30). An ethnographic performance of Sammy Davis Jr.. National Communication Association Conference.
Hudson, J. C. (2018, December 31). Actually- A performance/forum that discussed race, gender, and sexual assault on college campuses. Hofstra University.
Hudson, J. C. (2018, March 31). Viewing the writing center as a space for intercultural communication. Mid- Atlantic Writing Center Association.
Hudson, J. C. (2017, November 30). Implicit bias awareness training for educators teaching young black males in K-12 schools. The My Brother Keepers Conference.
Hudson, J. C. (2017, October 31). Student athlete mentorship in higher education. Mid-Atlantic Writing Center Association.
| Honor / Award | Organization Sponsor | Date Received | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County Diversity Champion Recognition | Suffolk County Legislature | April 2026 | Recognized by the Suffolk County Legislature as a “Diversity Champion” during Suffolk County’s annual Champions of Diversity Month celebration for my contributions to education, public advocacy, interfaith engagement, social justice, youth mentorship, and community leadership throughout Suffolk County and the broader Long Island community. The recognition highlighted my work as a faculty member at CUNY Baruch College, Resident Imam at As Siraatal Mustaqeem Islamic Center, board member of the Interfaith Institute of Long Island, and head coach of the Wyandanch Wrestling Club. |
| Friend of SEEK Award | SEEK Department | 2024-05-03 | Received the Friend of SEEK Award from the Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK Program at Baruch College in recognition of contributions to student success, mentorship, academic support, and advocacy on behalf of SEEK students. The award highlighted work dedicated to empowering students through teaching, public advocacy, leadership development, and the creation of supportive learning environments within the Baruch College community. |
Department
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Committee for a Lecturer with CCE line | Committee Member | 1/1/2021 | Present |
College
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baruch College Success Network | Faculty Mentor | Present | |
| Blacks and Jews: Together and Apart Film Series — I Shall Not Be Silent Talkback Discussion | Presenter | Present | |
| Search Committee for a Lecturer with CCE line | Committee Member | Present | |
| Faculty Observations for Communication Courses in Zicklin School of Business | Observer | Present | |
| Black & Latinx Success Amplified Public Speaking Workshop | Faculty Mentor | Present | |
| BMI Presents: Defining Manhood A conversation with Black & Latinx Men on Masculinity. | Committee Member | Present | |
| Reflections on Faith Diversity: A Conversation with Faculty Experts Faith, Conflicts, and Coalition Series | Attendee, Meeting | Present | |
| A History of the NAACP | Presenter | Present | |
| SEEK Peer Mentor/Student Leader Program | Speaker | Present | |
| Boys to Men Dialogue | Speaker | Present | |
| Weissman Strategic Planning Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Baruch in Concert | Artist | Present | |
| Black Male Initiative | Faculty Advisor | Present | |
| Baruch College Campus Climate Council | Council Member / Faculty Representative | 5/1/2026 | |
| Advocacy, Communication, Grassroots Organizing, & Civic Engagement Panel | Moderator / Faculty Organizer | 4/23/2026 | |
| Success Amplified Spring Semester Bootcamp | Keynote Speajer | 1/1/2026 | |
| Black and Latinx Virtual Back to School Block Party | Faculty Advisor | 9/30/2021 | |
| Black Graduation at Baruch College | Committee Member | 5/31/2021 | |
| Soléi Spears: A Celebration of Life Memorial Service | Committee Member | 4/30/2021 | |
| 43rd Annual National Association of Black Accountants Awards Gala at Baruch College | Attendee, Meeting | 3/31/2021 | |
| Baruch College Black History Month Committee | Committee Member | 2/28/2021 | |
| Robert C Weaver Alumni Society | Attendee, Meeting | 10/31/2020 | |
| Black Graduation at Baruch College | Committee Member | 7/31/2020 |
University
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Empowerment Summit 2025: Roots to Rise – The Power of Black Culture in Shaping the Future | Workshop Facilitator / Presenter | 2/1/2025 | 2/1/2025 |
Public
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One America Movement — Faith Cube Cohort, Spring 2026 | Faith Cube Fellow / Muslim Faith Leader | Illinois | Present | National | ||
| Hofstra University Center for Race, Culture and Social Justice — Faculty Advisory Board | Board Member | Present | Local | |||
| New York City Department of Probation — Inaugural Eid Celebration | Guest Speaker | Present | Regional | |||
| Office of the New York City Public Advocate — Annual Ramadan Iftar in partnership with vRise | Keynote Speaker | Present | Local | |||
| Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice / Freedom Church of the Poor | Faith Leader, Speaker, and Cultural Contributor | Present | International |