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Laurie B. Green is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on the intersections of politics, race, and gender in twentieth-century U.S. history, with particular attention to social movements and cultural studies. Dr. Green teaches courses on modern U.S. history, covering topics such as women and gender in twentieth-century America, the Civil Rights Movement, and African-American history. She has contributed significantly to the field through her published work, including her prize-winning book "Battling 'Plantation Mentality': Race, Gender, and Freedom in the Memphis Civil Rights Era," which was a finalist for the OAH Liberty Legacy Award in 2008. Green holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Chicago and has previously studied at New York University and Wesleyan University. She has been an active member in several professional associations, including the Labor Working-Class History Association and the American Historical Association, and has served on various committees related to labor history and African American Studies.
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