Calvin M. Miller (borrn 1924)was a professor of political science at Jackson State University and Virginia State University.[1]

Biography

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Miller was born in Alabama, United States, 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, Pennsylvania.[2] He started teaching political science at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama, followed by a career teaching at Jackson State University (JSU) in Jackson, Mississippi, and Virginia State University (VSU). Miller died on December 4, 2007.[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

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  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.
  2. ^ Nealy, Lisa Nikol. 2008. "Calvin Miller". PS: Political Science & Politics 41 (3): 637.
  3. ^ Baker, Gary. 2008. "Calvin Miller". PS: Political Science & Politics 41 (3): 636–37.
  4. ^ Carter, Carlene. 1989. “Miller speaks for Greek-sponsored Forum: Wake Up VSU!", Virginia Statesman, Volume 93. April 14.