Manning Marable
Manning Marable
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Manning Marable was an American historian, professor, and author.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: May 13, 1951, Dayton, Ohio, USA
Died: April 1, 2011, New York City, USA
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Marable was an American historian and a professor of history and director of the Institute for Research in African-American Studies at Columbia University.
Early Life and Background
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Manning Marable grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. His early life was marked by poverty and racism, which later influenced his work as a historian. He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and then went on to earn a Ph.D. in history from West Virginia University.
Major Accomplishments
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Marable's work focused on African-American history, culture, and politics. His scholarship was characterized by its interdisciplinary approach, combining social sciences, humanities, and arts to analyze the experiences of black Americans. He wrote over 15 books, including "W.E.B. Du Bois: Black Culture and the Politics of Blues," which won the American Historical Association's Book Award for Excellence in 2001.
Notable Works or Actions
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Marable was a prolific author and editor. Some of his notable works include:
"Beyond Boundaries: Open Boundary Journal, edited with Vanessa Agard-Jones": This book showcased Marable's commitment to interdisciplinary research, featuring essays from scholars across various disciplines.
"A People's History of the Civil War: Struggles for Peace and Freedom: This comprehensive history of the American Civil War was a culmination of Marable's life-long interest in African-American experiences during this period.
* "Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention": Marable's biography of Malcolm X, published posthumously, won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography in 2012.
Impact and Legacy
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Marable's work had a significant impact on the field of African-American studies. He was a leading voice in shaping the discipline and its methodology. His commitment to interdisciplinary research and his emphasis on understanding black experiences within their historical context have influenced generations of scholars. Marable's legacy extends beyond academia, as he was also an advocate for social justice and human rights.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Manning Marable is widely quoted and remembered due to his groundbreaking work in African-American history and culture. His commitment to interdisciplinary research and his focus on the experiences of black Americans have made significant contributions to our understanding of American society. As a leading voice in the field, Marable's work continues to inspire scholars, activists, and the general public alike.
Marable's passing was met with an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, students, and peers. His legacy serves as a testament to his dedication to uncovering the truth about America's past and its ongoing impact on society today.
Quotes by Manning Marable
The Ku Klux Klan is the invisible government of the United States,” he told his followers at Liberty Hall in 1922, and it “represents to a great extent the feelings of every real white American.
There is no greater serenity of mind,” Malcolm reflected, “than when one can shut the hectic noise and pace of the materialistic outside world, and seek inner peace within oneself.
Whiteness in a racist, corporate-controlled society is like having the image of an American Express Cardstamped on one’s face: immediately you are “universally accepted.”
The ‘We Have Overcome’ generation has run out of intellectual creativity but refuses to leave the political stage.
By dismantling the narrow politics of racial identity and selective self-interest, by going beyond ‘black’ and ‘white,’ we may construct new values, new institutions and new visions of an America beyond traditional racial categories and racial oppression.
I am convinced that the Black man will only reach his full potential when he learns to draw upon the strengths and insights of the Black woman.
The liberal uses the radical's language to achieve the conservative's aim: the preservation of the capitalist system, and the traditional ethnic/racial hierarchy within society.
By dismantling the narrow politics of racial identity and selective self-interest, by going beyond 'black' and 'white,' we may construct new values, new institutions and new visions of an America beyond traditional racial categories and racial oppression.
Whiteness in a racist, corporate-controlled society is like having the image of an American Express Cardstamped on one's face: immediately you are “universally accepted.”