Augustus C Wood

Augustus C. Wood is an Assistant Professor in both the Department of History and the School of Labor and Employment Relations at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on 20th-century African American urban history, with specializations in race, political economy, social movements, and gentrification. He holds affiliations in multiple academic units, including the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Wood’s recent publications explore labor dynamics in Chicago’s restaurant industry, theories of super-exploitation in Black labor contexts, and historical figures like Floyd B. McKissick, Sr. His work bridges labor studies with urban and racial justice frameworks. Despite not listing formal advising relationships, his research collaborations include co-authored works with scholars like Adia Dickson and Sundiata Cha-Jua.

• Affiliations: Department of History, School of Labor and Employment Relations
• Key Research Themes: Political economy of race, labor rights, urban inequality, civil rights historiography

Wood contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on systemic inequities through empirical studies and historical analysis, reflecting his dual appointment in history and labor relations.