Frank Andre Guridy
American author and historian
Frank Andre Guridy (born August 2, 1971) is an American historian, author and scholar. He was born, raised and resides in New York City, where he is the associate professor of history, specializing in Sport History, Urban History and the history of the African Diaspora in the Americas at the Columbia University.
Personal life
Guridy was born in New York City and grew up in Co-op City, Bronx. He has lived and worked in Austin, Paris, Los Angeles and New York City. He is married to the poet Deborah Paredez.
Professional life
Guridy earned a BA from Syracuse University in 1993, a MA from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.
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