Calvin M. Miller

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Calvin M. Miller was a professor of political science at Jackson State University and Virginia State University.[1]

Miller was born in Alabama in 1924, and studied at Morehouse University. He earned a master's degree in political science from the New School for Social Research and a doctorate from Lehigh University, PA.[2] He started teaching political science at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, AL, followed by a career teaching at Jackson State University (JSU) in Jackson, MS and Virginia State University (VSU).[3]

During his career as a scholar, teacher and advocate, Miller spoke out for democracy, calling for increased student participation, especially African-American students.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wallace, Sherri L., Robert C. Smith, Adolphus G. Belk, Gloria Braxton, Charisse Burden-Stelly, Tasha S. Philpot, and Wendy Smooth. 2020. “Chronicling Our Legacy of Leadership: The Task Force Historical Record on the Founders of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists.” National Review of Black Politics 1 (1): 80–131. https://doi.org/10.1525/nrbp.2020.1.1.80
  2. ^ Nealy, Lisa Nikol. 2008. “Calvin Miller.” PS: Political Science & Politics 41 (3): 637. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1049096508240916
  3. ^ Baker, Gary. 2008. “Calvin Miller.” PS: Political Science & Politics 41 (3): 636–37. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1049096508240916.
  4. ^ Carter, Carlene. 1989. “Miller speaks for Greek-sponsored Forum: Wake Up VSU!” Virginia Statesman Volume 93 April 14. https://virginiachronicle.com/?a=d&d=VAS19890414.1.1