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Leonard N. Moore is a George Littlefield Professor of American History and a Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a member of the University of Texas Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Before joining UT, he taught at LSU from 1998 to 2007. Moore specializes in the history of Black Southerners during the Jim Crow era and the intersection of college football and American culture. His teaching awards include the University of Texas Academy of Distinguished Teachers Award in 2024, the Holleran Steiker Award for Creative Student Engagement in 2020, and the Jean Holloway Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2015. He has published several notable works including 'Teaching Black History to White People' and has engaged in various research projects focusing on civil rights and Black political power. Moore teaches undergraduate courses that attract large enrollments, highlighting the significance of sports and history in shaping cultural narratives. He holds a Ph.D. in History from Ohio State University and has a rich educational background stemming from Jackson State University.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Teaching various courses related to American History and engaging in multiple research projects.
LSU • Louisiana
Taught courses in American History, focusing on Southern Black History and race relations.
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