Oakland: Suspect charged in hit and run death of world famous sociologist
Kermith Miller faces felony leaving-the-scene and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charges after allegedly running over and killing sociologist Michael Burawoy in Oakland.
Hit-and-run driver kills legendary, retired UC Berkeley sociology professor
Michael Burawoy championed the integration of sociology with activism, leading to the evolution of Public Sociology and advocating for social change throughout his life.