He teaches courses on African American and U.S. History, with an emphasis on movements for social and political change. He also offers the "Classroom Without Borders" colloquium in the Honors Program and "Documenting Rhode Island," an oral history-based course focused on the various cultures of the Ocean State. His interest in the homecoming experiences of veterans stems broadly from his work in African American history and more specifically from his research and writing on the Black Panther Party.