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Prof. Daniel McNeil is a Full Professor of History at Queen’s University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. His research focuses on global Black communities, cultural studies, and diaspora studies. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2007), an MA from the University of Toronto, and a BA (Hons.) from Oxford University.
His career includes roles as Lecturer in Black and Minority Studies at the University of Hull (2007–2010), Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at Newcastle University (2010–2012), and the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Visiting Professor of African and Black Diaspora Studies at DePaul University (2012–2014). He has led institutions like Carleton University’s Migration and Diaspora Studies Initiative and contributed to projects like the ‘A Living Archive of Anti-Racism.’
Research interests include anti-racism, multiculturalism critique, and transnational Black intellectual history. Recent work examines Paul Gilroy’s theories, Barack Obama’s racial politics, and the cultural politics of mixed-race identities. He co-leads projects blending education, arts, and community-building to challenge neoliberal multiculturalism.
His notable book Thinking While Black (2022) explores Black Atlantic intellectuals’ political and cultural contributions. Articles span themes like diasporic performance, postcolonial nostalgia, and the intersection of race and media criticism.
McNeil’s academic service includes roles at York University, the University of Toronto, and collaborative projects bridging academia and community activism. He advocates for public humanities and critical multiculturalism through interdisciplinary initiatives.
