C. Riley Snorton

C. Riley Snorton is a cultural theorist joining Princeton University's Humanities Council and Department of English as the Class of 1932 Long-Term Visiting Fellow in Spring 2025. His work centers on racial, sexual, and transgender histories, with notable awards recognizing his scholarship.

Research interests include:

• Intersection of race and transgender identity
• Black cultural production and sexuality studies
• Critical race and gender theory

Scientific awards:

• John Boswell Prize from the American Historical Association
• Sylvia Rivera Award in Transgender Studies from the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies

He has co-edited influential journals and publications, including GLQ: A Journal of Gay and Lesbian Studies and The Flesh of the Matter: A Critical Forum on Hortense Spillers.