Meet Dr. Thavolia Glymph: The New President of the American Historical Association

Dr. Thavolia Glymph (History), has been inaugurated as the 140th president of the American Historical Association (AHA). In this interview with perspectives, Dr. Glymph shared insights into her deep-rooted interest in history, her experiences at Hampton University, and her focus on the 19th-century United States, Southern history, labor history, and women's history. Dr. Glymph also emphasizes her commitment to promoting honest history education in K–12 classrooms and expanding the definitions of historical scholarship. Read the full interview here.