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Crystal Marie Fleming is a Professor of Sociology at Stony Brook University, specializing in Critical Race Theory, Global White Supremacy, and intersectional analyses of racial oppression. She holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (2011). Her research bridges ethnography, historical analysis, and public sociology to examine racial justice in France and the U.S., with a focus on anti-Blackness, collective memory, and spirituality. Fleming's work includes groundbreaking books like Resurrecting Slavery (2017) and How to Be Less Stupid About Race (2018), which critically engage public discourse on racism. Recent projects explore mindfulness practices among marginalized communities and the dynamics of affirmative action in France. She has been recognized with awards such as the 2021 School Library Journal Best Book Award for her youth-oriented Rise Up!. Fleming’s interdisciplinary approach integrates activism, education, and scholarly rigor, addressing both academic and lay audiences.
- Education: Ph.D., Harvard University, 2011
- Key Research Themes: French colonialism, racial temporality, intersectionality, anti-racist pedagogy
- Media Engagement: Author, speaker, and contributor to public debates on race
Her articles span over two decades, analyzing topics such as racial memory in France, mindfulness in minority communities, and the sociohistorical roots of white supremacy. Awards include Booklist Editor’s Choice (2021) and Kirkus Reviews Best of YA (2021). Fleming’s teaching focuses on empowering students to critically engage with systemic racism through interdisciplinary frameworks.
