Her book, Participation at the Margins: Is it Race or Class? investigates the theories put forth by students of political participation and goes a step further to analyze voters by social class.

She has also written on Black mayoral leadership in medium-sized cities, how low-income populations should be defined, and the benefits of civic engagement to colleges of access and individuals who have been involved in the justice system.

Dr. Blair’s academic activities also spill over into the community, where she has chaired the Black Brooklyn Empowerment Coalition, an organization committed to the political, economic and social empowerment of people of African descent in Brooklyn, founding member of Olori Sisterhood.

She said her role within these organizations has motivated her to work collaboratively with other community leaders “to empower members of the Central Brooklyn community via voter registration drives, political campaigns and higher education issues.”

Dr. Blair said she utilizes these experiences and expertise to consult on the decennial Census and redistricting projects, as well as local political campaigns. She is also a respected analyst at political science conferences. She worked with colleagues at MEC and elected leaders to develop the David Dinkins School of Public Policy and Affairs. In helping to create this academic school, hoped to promote a “pass the baton” mentality “that is needed to prepare a new generation of scholars and professional managers, who will serve as positive and transformative agents in their communities, our government, and sustain a diverse and rapidly changing world.

She also received her JD from New York Law School, and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College.

Dr. Blair recently received the “Above and Beyond” award from City and State, and is the proud mother of two sons.