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Tracy Vaughn-Manley is an Assistant Professor of Black Studies at Northwestern University's Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, holding a Ph.D. in English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She specializes in 20th-century African American literature, with a focus on Toni Morrison, quilting traditions, and Black women's cultural production. Currently, her research explores Morrison's use of quilts as tools for community-building and resistance, emphasizing their role in documenting Black American life and asserting cultural agency.
Her teaching includes courses on Black literature and Morrison's work. Recent awards include the Charles Deering McCormick Teaching Excellence Award (2017-20) and multiple Faculty Honor Roll recognitions. Her work bridges academic scholarship and public engagement, exemplified by exhibitions like Radiant Compositions II (2023) and media appearances discussing quilting's role in Black history.
Dr. Vaughn-Manley's research integrates Black feminist theory, performance studies, and material culture analysis to highlight quilting's significance in preserving cultural memory and fostering resilience. Her interdisciplinary approach connects literary analysis with art curation, making her contributions impactful across academic and public domains.
