About
Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs is a historian, author, and social justice leader dedicated to amplifying Black history and empowering communities through education, storytelling, and dialogue. She serves as the Library Regional Manager of Broward County Library’s African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), one of the nation’s leading cultural institutions.
An award-winning scholar, her book Democracy Abroad, Lynching at Home has been widely recognized, and her expertise has been featured in several acclaimed documentaries. In 2024, she was named one of Library Journal’s 50 Movers & Shakers, and her innovative programs have earned national commendations.
A sought-after speaker and moderator, Dr. Hobbs inspires audiences with her insights on history, racial equity, and community engagement. She is also the founding president of the South Florida Branch of ASALH and an active board member of South Florida People of Color. [ Read Full Bio ]
What people are saying...
“Hobbs unearths four lynchings that are critical to the understanding of the origins of civil rights in Florida. The oral histories from the victims’ families and those in the communities make this a valuable contribution to African American, Florida, and civil rights history.”
-Derrick E. White, Author of The Challenge of Blackness
“A compelling reminder of just how troubling and violent the Sunshine State’s racial past has been. A must read.”
- Irvin D.S. Winsboro, Editor of Old South, New South, or Down South?
“A substantial and lively contribution to Reconstruction-era literature. This first-hand discussion of black response to Klan violence, and retaliation in particular, is novel and perceptive.”
- Michael Fitzgerald, Author of Urban Emancipation: Popular Politics in Reconstruction Mobile