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Tim Tyson is a writer and historian who specializes in freedom struggles, politics, religion and culture along the color line, especially in the American South. He is a Senior Research Scholar at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University and an adjunct professor of American Studies at the University of North Carolina.

Meet Tim Tyson, civil rights scholar, activist, and author

Work and Publications

BookS

Tim Tyson is an award-winning, best-selling author. See his full list of published works and upcoming releases.

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ARticles & Speeches

A selection of Tim’s published articles, op-eds, and speeches from across his career. These works reflect his ongoing engagement with history and public life.

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Substack

Tim’s Substack features new essays, reflections, and historical writing in conversation with the present moment. Read the latest posts and subscribe.

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