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Robert L. McKenzie, Ph.D., also known as Bobby McKenzie, is a scholar of the Middle East and North Africa. An anthropologist by training, his work largely focuses on forced migration, displaced persons, refugees, and diaspora-related issues. McKenzie is a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution, a former democratic nominee for Michigan’s 11th congressional district, and a former Senior Advisor at the US Department of State.[1]
Brookings Institution
[edit]At the Brookings Institution, McKenzie's research and writing centers on the Syrian refugee crisis and Muslim communities in the West.[2] McKenzie has written for, appeared with, or been cited by: The Baltimore Sun; Bloomberg View; CNN; The Detroit Free Press; The Guardian; The New York Times; The Washington Post; and The Washington Times. McKenzie has also convened or participated in a number of major Brooking events: On February 19, McKenzie provided introductory remarks for a public discussion with Syrian refugees entitled "Who we really are: A conversation with Syrian refugees in America." [3] On March 15 2016, McKenzie moderated a public conversation on the Syrian refugee crisis with Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.[4] On October 18 2016, McKenzie participated in a public conversation entitled "How should the next president counter violent extremism?"[5][6] The conversation was moderated by Indira Lakshmanan and highlighted McKenzie's recent policy brief entitled "Countering Violent Extremism in America: Policy recommendations for the next president."[7]
Early Life, Education, and Published Books
[edit]McKenzie was born and raised in the Greater Detroit area.[8] He earned a bachelor's in economics from Michigan State University, a master's in security studies from Georgetown University, and a doctorate in anthropology from the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London.[9] McKenzie has co-edited a book with Professor Alessandro Triulzi entitled "Long Journeys: African Migrants on the Road," published by Brill Publishing House in 2013.[10] In his latest book project, anticipated in May 2017, McKenzie explores large-scale displacement and protracted refugee situations in the Middle East and North Africa.[11]
The Moonlight Graham of College Basketball
[edit]McKenzie played multiple sports in high school and was captain of the varsity basketball team at Crestwood High School.[12] At Michigan State University, and after multiple unsuccessful attempts, McKenzie walked-on to the varsity basketball team coached by Tom Izzo.[13] His total playing time was less than one minute, earning McKenzie the title "the Moonlight Graham of college basketball."[14]
Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, 2014 Election Cycle
[edit]In the 2014 election cycle, McKenzie was the democratic nominee in the Michigan’s 11th Congressional District. When he launched his campaign in late October 2013, former Congressman Patrick Murphy (PA-D) referred to McKenzie as "a fantastic candidate -- a top-tier candidate for the DCCC [Democratic Congressional Campaign committee] -- and he'll be an even better congressman...He'll be one of the top 10 recruits in the country for the DCCC."[15] In December 2013, the DCCC added McKenzie to its elite jump starter program.[16][17] McKenzie won the Democratic nomination in the primary on August 5, 2014.[18] In late September 2014, The Hill named McKenzie one of five sleeper races to watch in the country.[19] The DCCC had reserved 1 million dollars in media ad buys for McKenzie for the general election.[20] McKenzie lost in the general election to David Trott, by a margin of 140,435 votes to 101,681 votes (56.2% to 40.7%).[21]
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-mckenzie-4ba1aa6?trk=hp-identity-name
- ^ https://www.brookings.edu/experts/robert-l-mckenzie/
- ^ https://www.brookings.edu/events/who-we-really-are-a-conversation-with-syrian-refugees-in-america/
- ^ https://www.brookings.edu/events/from-homs-to-hamburg-refugee-movements-from-syria-to-europe-and-beyond/
- ^ https://www.brookings.edu/events/how-should-the-next-president-counter-violent-extremism/
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQpITMuW-Uw
- ^ https://www.brookings.edu/research/countering-violent-extremism-in-america-policy-recommendations-for-the-next-president/
- ^ http://macombpolitics.blogspot.com/2013/10/mckenzie-spices-up-congressional-race.html
- ^ http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=68641
- ^ http://www.brill.com/long-journeys-african-migrants-road
- ^ https://www.brookings.edu/experts/robert-l-mckenzie/
- ^ http://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/canton/2014/10/25/canton-mckenzie-runs-congress/17817771/
- ^ http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/9798spec-rel/msu-m-baskbl-spec-rel23.html
- ^ http://www.theonlycolors.com/2010/4/22/1437928/linking-laconically-has-found
- ^ http://www.insidemichiganpolitics.com/stories-and-columns-archive/2016/5/11/mckenzie-tells-imp-hes-running-for-mi-11-whether-benson-does-or-not
- ^ http://www.eclectablog.com/2013/12/bobby-mckenzie-joins-congressional-hopefuls-in-dcccs-jumpstart-program.html
- ^ http://archive.dccc.org/blog/entry/dccc_announces_four_additions_to_jumpstart_program_for_top_tier_candidates/
- ^ http://www.theoaklandpress.com/special-news-reports/20140808/winner-isnt-always-the-candidate-with-the-most-money
- ^ http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/218577-five-sleeper-races-to-watch-in-the-house-as-election-day-draws
- ^ http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2014/09/battle_for_metro_detroit_congr.html
- ^ https://ballotpedia.org/Michigan%27s_11th_Congressional_District_elections,_2014
External links
[edit]Category:Michigan State University alumni Category:Georgetown University alumni Category:Anthropologists Category:Writers on the Middle East Category:Refugees Category:Refugees of the Syrian Civil War Category:European migrant crisis Category:Living people