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Frank Andre Guridy is the Dr. Kenneth and Kareitha Forde Professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at Columbia University, where he also serves as Professor of History and Executive Director of the Eric H. Holder Initiative for Civil and Political Rights. His scholarship bridges sport history, urban history, and the Black Freedom Movement in the United States and Caribbean.
- Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2002)
- M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago (1996)
- B.A., Syracuse University (1993)
His research examines intersections of race, politics, and culture through institutions like stadiums, focusing on how marginalized communities use public spaces for protest and civic engagement. His 2024 book, The Stadium: An American History of Politics, Protest, and Play, highlights these dynamics across two centuries.
Recent publications analyze the role of athletes in social movements, media representation of sports, and Afro-Caribbean transnational networks. His work has been featured in Washington Post, NPR's Fresh Air, and MSNBC's Morning Joe.
- Elsa Goveia Book Prize (Association of Caribbean Historians)
- Wesley-Logan Book Prize (American Historical Association)
- Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award (University of Texas at Austin)
- Mark Van Doren Award for Teaching (Columbia University)
Guridy leads the Eric H. Holder Initiative, advancing civil rights scholarship, and has held fellowships at the Schomburg Center and Huntington Library. His teaching and service awards underscore his commitment to pedagogy and institutional equity.
