Tyina Steptoe

Dr. Steptoe studies race, gender, and culture in the United States. She is deeply committed to academic work that reaches beyond the walls of the university. She has served as a historical advisor on the television show Who Do You Think You Are, appearing on a 2016 episode that featured TV personality Aisha Tyler. She recently appeared in the PBS documentary, Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and she hosts a weekly radio program called “Soul Stories” on 91.3 KXCI Tucson on Saturdays, 2-5 pm. “Soul Stories” explores the roots and branches of rhythm and blues music. (Click here to stream the most recent episodes.)