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Mia Michael is an Assistant Professor of History at Wayne State University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on working-class women of color and migrants in the U.S., particularly their labor activism as domestic workers. She investigates how these groups shaped late-20th and early-21st-century labor movements through community-based organizing.
Education:
- Ph.D., History, Boston College, 2023
- M.A., History, Marquette University, 2015
- B.A., History, Pierre Laclede Honors College, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2013
- A.A., Southwestern Illinois College, 2011
- GED
Research Interests: Mia's work bridges labor history, gender studies, and social movements. She examines domestic worker organizing, immigration, and how marginalized groups redefine labor narratives. Her scholarship challenges traditional labor history frameworks by centering grassroots activism and women of color.
Key Contributions: Mia co-developed the award-winning digital project Putting History in Domestic Workers' Hands (2018–2021) and contributed to public history initiatives like the Massachusetts Women’s History Center exhibit From Roses to Raises (2024). Her writing includes analyses of figures like Dr. Melnea Cass and case studies of community defense mechanisms in New Bedford.
Awards & Grants:
- Herbert G. Gutman Prize (2024)
- Research Fellow at Labor@Wayne Fraser Center (2024–2025)
- Over a dozen fellowships and grants from institutions like the American Historical Association and Boston College
Teaching & Advising: Mia teaches courses on modern American history, labor history, and gender studies. Though no formal advisees are listed, her leadership in labor-focused research groups and public history projects indicates active mentorship roles.
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