Heather Ann Thompson

Heather Ann Thompson is an American historian and author. She is a professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has written extensively on topics such as racism, politics, and social justice. Thompson has written several books, including "Fear and Fury: The Reagan Eighties, the Bernie Goetz Shootings and the Rebirth", which explores the 1984 Bernie Goetz subway shooting and its impact on American society. She has also written for several publications, including The New York Times and The Atlantic. Thompson is known for her insightful analysis and her ability to connect historical events to contemporary issues.