Frederick Douglass Opie

About the Author

Frederick Douglass Opie is a distinguished historian and scholar whose work illuminates the intersections of race, labor, and urban politics in America. Drawing from his deep expertise in African American and Latino histories, Opie explores how marginalized communities have forged alliances to challenge systemic inequalities and effect political change. His acclaimed book, Upsetting the Apple Cart: Black-Latino Coalitions in New York City from Protest to Public Office (Columbia History of Urban Life), meticulously chronicles the dynamic coalitions that propelled Black and Latino activists from grassroots protests to positions of public power in one of the nation's most vibrant cities. Through rigorous research and compelling narratives, Opie not only documents these pivotal movements but also underscores their enduring relevance to contemporary struggles for equity and representation. A professor and public intellectual, he continues to inspire readers with his insightful analyses of social justice and community resilience.