Michael Butler

J. Michael Butler is Kenan Distinguished Professor of History at Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL, where he has taught since 2008. His work has appeared in many leading peer-reviewed academic publications, such as "American Studies," "Journal of Southern History," "Southern Cultures," and "Journal of African American History." His book, "Beyond Integration: The Black Freedom Struggle in Escambia County, Florida, 1960-1980," won a 2017 Florida Book Award in nonfiction. Butler specializes in Southern cultural history with an emphasis on the Black freedom struggle, teaches courses on the topic, and has spoken to dozens of teachers and community groups about the civil rights movement. His work has been highlighted by PBS, NPR, C-Span, NBC News.com, Salon.com, "Vanity Fair" magazine, etc.