Mahmood Mamdani, author portrait
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Mahmood Mamdani

Mahmood Mamdani is Herbert Lehman Professor of Government and a member of the departments of anthropology, political science, and Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures (MEALAC) at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. His previous books include Good Muslim, Bad Muslim; Citizen and Subject; and When Victims Become Killers. Originally from Uganda, he now divides his time between Kampala and New York, where he lives with his wife, film director and producer Mira Nair. Their son, Zohran Mamdani, is New York City’s mayor.
Good Muslim, Bad Muslim

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Good Muslim, Bad Muslim

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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