David J. Garrow is a distinguished historian and biographer, renowned for his deep exploration of civil rights and American political history. Born in 1953, he earned his Ph.D. from Duke University. Garrow's seminal work, "Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference," won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 1987, showcasing his meticulous research and profound insight into King's life. He has taught at prestigious institutions such as Emory University and the University of Pittsburgh. Known for his authoritative voice, Garrow continues to contribute to contemporary discussions on justice and political change in America.