Welcome!

I’m Dr. Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta, though most people call me “**Dr. Matt**.” I’m an award-winning scholar, writer, and artist. I currently teach at the University of Pennsylvania and am the author of several academic articles, book chapters, and exhibitions. I’ve also had the honor of serving as the youngest member of the Philadelphia Art Commission.
You may also read more **about me here** and send me a note to connect or collaborate.

Works in Progress

My forthcoming debut book Black Urbanism: Palms Growing in Concrete is slated for 2025. Stay tuned for more.

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Dec 8, 2024

Profiled by PBS/NPR's WHYY as "Fresh Face at the Helm" of Temple Contemporary

Dec 8, 2024

There is a fresh face at the helm at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture, and he promises to bring a new perspective.

Last month, Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta (Dr. Matt) joined Temple Contemporary as Director of Exhibitions and Public Programming.

“What really excited me about this role was the opportunity to show people a true hidden gem along North Broad,” Dr. Matt said.

Dec 8, 2024

Sep 18, 2024

Release Party for Cohen’s Black History in Philadelphia Landscape Book

Sep 18, 2024

Aug 20, 2024

Featured on National TV at the DNC during Obama's Speeches

Aug 20, 2024

A bit of a backstory is warranted here. This technically was not my first time at the DNC. In fact, both Malcolm and I spoke during the 2020 virtual DNC. I have a separate post about that here.

But nothing compares to the live experience and this was the first for me.

I was there for my husband's speech - which went amazing - laying out the case for a new leadership and concern about Project 2025. However, the surprise was that the Obamas were speaking the same night!

Aug 20, 2024