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Crystal Fleming is a Professor of Sociology at Stony Brook University, specializing in Critical Race Theory, Global White Supremacy, and Mindfulness in Oppressed Communities. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University (2011). Her work critiques racial oppression across national contexts, with a focus on France and the U.S. Fleming’s research bridges academic rigor and public engagement, as seen in her best-selling books *How to Be Less Stupid About Race* (2018) and *Rise Up!* (2021), which received multiple awards including Booklist Editor’s Choice and School Library Journal Best Book.
Her research areas include racial temporality, collective memory, anti-blackness, and the intersections of spirituality and activism. Recent projects analyze mindfulness practices among marginalized groups and global white supremacy dynamics. Fleming’s publications span peer-reviewed articles in journals like *Social Problems* and *Sociology of Race and Ethnicity*, as well as edited volumes such as *Beyond White Mindfulness* (2022).
Awards include recognition for her impactful public scholarship, with a focus on demystifying racism for broader audiences. She actively engages in public speaking and media commentary on racial justice issues. Fleming’s work emphasizes actionable strategies against systemic racism, combining scholarly analysis with accessible activism.
