Dr. Jerome Hunt is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Long Beach City College. He specializes in American Government and Political Behavior, Black Politics, and African American LGBTQIA+ Politics. He received his BA in Political Science and Masters of Administration with a concentration in Public Administration from the West Chester University of Pennsylvania and his doctorate from Howard University. Dr. Hunt is a scholar-activist who is involved locally in political organizations, LGBTQIA+ organizations, serves as the Chair of the LGBTQ+ Caucus and Member-at-large of the Executive Council for the National Conference of Black Political Scientist, and has previously worked for the Executive Office of the President of the United States.