Biography
Dr. Travis Wright is a historian specializing in U.S. and African American history, with a focus on twentieth century social movements, particularly the Civil Rights Movement. His research and teaching emphasize Black social, cultural, and political history.
Wright is currently editing the manuscript for his book, the first comprehensive study on the Friends of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (FSNCC)—a network of northern activists who supported southern freedom workers during the 1960s. His work highlights the crucial yet overlooked role FSNCC played in sustaining the Civil Rights Movement by raising money, spreading information, and mobilizing northern support.
Wright's most recent publication, "Social Media and Continuity in the Black Freedom Struggle," explores the role of media, both historically and contemporarily, in Black activism. His work highlighting the logistical and infrastructural underpinnings of the Civil Rights Movement has also been featured in Black Perspectives, the award winning blog for the African American Intellectual History Society.