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[Audio] Introduction Who is kelly miller? Miller was A mathematician , Sociologist , A essayist , And newspaper columnist . He was a influential Black American that helped shaped debates about Race and Education. Source : https://www.loc.gov/collections/african-american-perspectives-rare-books/articles-and-essays/daniel-murray-a-collectors-legacy/kelly-miller/#:~:text=(1863%2D1939),-Kelly%20Miller%20was&text=Miller%20was%20a%20mathematician%2C%20a,ever%20admitted%20to%20that%20university..

[Audio] Miller’s Early Years Kelly Miller was born on july 18th 1863 , In south carolina to parents that had experienced slavery. As a child growing up in the reconstruction era (the period after the Civil War when the United States worked to rebuild the South and grant rights to formerly enslaved African Americans.) He was seen as very academically gifted , especially in subjects such as math. His academic gifts got him a scholarship to howard university which led to him to graduate and attend another university. source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_Miller.

[Audio] Adult Life Miller’s adult life centered on his work in education and sociology. From 1895 - 1907 , he worked as a professor of math and sociology , after this he taught only sociology and became head of a new sociology department , from 1915 - 1925. Source : https://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/special/miller_kelley.html#:~:text=From%201895%20to%201907%20Miller,whom%20he%20had%20five%20children..

[Audio] Contributions : Kelly miller contributed to american history through his work in education and advocating for african american communities. He helped develop sociology and improve educational opportunities and benefits for black students. Source : https://www.loc.gov/collections/african-american-perspectives-rare-books/articles-and-essays/daniel-murray-a-collectors-legacy/kelly-miller/.

[Audio] Conclusion Kelly miller was a important african american scholar and leader who made lasting contributions to education. He taught mathematics and sociology and later helped expand educational opportunities for black students. Miller wrote race relations , and he advocated for equality. He influenced generations of african american students and shaped both educational and social thought. How different would history be without leaders like kelly miller?.