Pearce Magee

Pearce Magee is a PhD History student at Queen’s University Belfast, funded by the Northern Irish Department for the Economy. 

His research is focused on the many attempts to achieve the passage of a federal anti-lynching law in the United States in the early to mid-20th century. 

His research interests include: US history, lynching, African American history, racism, racial violence, civil rights activism, national identity, and 20th century US politics. 

Pearce graduated from Queen's University Belfast in 2019 with a BA History (First Class).  A true product of Queen's, Pearce then completed his Masters degree in the following year at the University, achieving First Class honours with distinction.  

Outside of research, Pearce holds a special interest in classical and military history.  In his spare time Pearce enjoys cinema and is an enthusiastic runner, hiker, and member of his local football team.