Michael Eric Dyson

Michael Eric Dyson is an American academic, author, radio host, and ordained minister. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 23, 1958. Dyson is a prominent public intellectual and a noted political analyst, who has made significant contributions to the academic world and beyond.

As a professor of sociology at Georgetown University, Dyson is known for his expertise in race, class, and culture. He has written numerous books and articles on these topics, shedding light on the complex issues that affect marginalized communities. His work has been widely recognized, earning him two NAACP Image Awards for his books "Why I Love Black Women" and "Is Bill Cosby Right?" He has also won the American Book Award for "Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster."

In addition to his work as an author and academic, Dyson is also a popular radio host and public speaker. He has a large following on social media, with over 100,000 followers on Twitter and an official Facebook page. Dyson's charismatic personality and powerful oratory skills have made him a highly sought-after speaker, known for his ability to excite both secular and sacred audiences.

Throughout his career, Dyson has been committed to social justice and advocacy. He has been a vocal critic of systemic racism and inequality, using his platform to speak out against injustice and promote positive change. With his unique perspective and insight, Dyson continues to make a significant impact on the academic and cultural landscape.
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Reflecting Black 1993
2 Making Malcolm 1995
3 Between God and Gangsta Rap 1996
4 Race Rules 1996
5 Boys To Men 1997
6 I May Not Get There With You 2000
7 Holler If You Hear Me 2001
8 Open Mike 2002
9 Why I Love Black Women 2003
10 What Have We Come To 2003
11 Mercy, Mercy Me 2004
12 Is Bill Cosby Right?: Or Has the Black Middle Class Lost Its Mind? 2005
13 Pride 2006
14 Come Hell or High Water 2006
15 Debating Race 2007
16 Know What I Mean? 2007
17 Born to Use Mics 2008
18 April 4, 1968 2008
19 The Black Presidency 2016
20 Tears We Cannot Stop 2017
21 Political Correctness Gone Mad? 2018
22 Jay-Z: Made in America 2019
23 Long Time Coming 2020
24 Entertaining Race 2021
25 Unequal: A Story of America 2022
Collections
# Title Year
1 The Michael Eric Dyson Reader 2004
2 Can You Hear Me Now? 2009
New York Public Library Lectures in Humanities Books
# Title Year
1 Doing Documentary Work 1997
2 The Sun, the Genome and the Internet 1999
3 The Look of Architecture 2001
4 Visions of Utopia 2002
5 Envy 2003
6 Gluttony 2003
7 Lust 2003
8 Greed 2004
9 Sloth 2004
10 Pride 2006