Tiya Miles

Tiya Miles

4 books

About the Author

Tiya Miles is a distinguished historian and award-winning author whose work illuminates the intersections of African American history, gender, and the American landscape. A professor at Harvard University, she draws on interdisciplinary approaches to explore themes of memory, migration, and cultural heritage, particularly in the context of slavery and its enduring legacies. Her research has been recognized with prestigious honors, including a MacArthur Fellowship, and she is celebrated for bringing nuanced, empathetic narratives to bear on the nation's complex past. Through her scholarship, Miles challenges readers to confront uncomfortable histories while fostering a deeper understanding of identity and place in America.

Writing style
scholarly narrative-driven empathetic

Books by Tiya Miles