Chryl N. Laird

Chryl N. Laird is an Assistant Professor of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland College Park. Her co-authored book, Steadfast Democrats: How Social Forces Shape Black Political Behavior (2020), looks at the influence of social expectations on black political unity and partisanship. Chryl's research, writing and commentary has been featured in numerous outlets including NPR's All Things Considered, NPR's CodeSwitch, Vox, Newsweek, and The Conversation.