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Glenn Eskew is a Professor in Southern History at Georgia State University's College of Arts & Sciences, affiliated with the institution since 1993. His work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement, focusing on the interplay between local and national civil rights movements, African-American religious practices, and Southern cultural identity.
- PhD in History from Emory University (2000)
- MA in History from Emory University (1996)
- Bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University
Research interests span the Civil Rights Movement, Southern labor history, race and religion, and heritage tourism. His acclaimed book But For Birmingham: The Local and National Movements in the Civil Rights Struggle (1997) redefined understanding of grassroots activism. The 2013 biography Johnny Mercer: Southern Songwriter for the World explored cultural identity through music.
His publications include edited volumes, journal articles, and chapters analyzing topics like Birmingham's civil rights legacy, African-American religion, and urban Southern dynamics. He has led 12 National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Workshops for Schoolteachers and secured grants for Teaching American History.
- Malcolm and Muriel Barrow Bell Award (Georgia Historical Society)
- Francis Butler Simkins Prize (Southern Historical Association and Longwood College)
Eskew lectures globally on Southern topics and supports historic preservation initiatives. His academic contributions connect historical analysis with contemporary cultural discourse.
