Kate Schatz at IU Indianapolis
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Kate Schatz is an author, activist and queer feminist mama who's been talking, writing, and teaching about race, gender, social justice, and equity for many years. She is committed to sharing radical histories that shine light on the marginalized people who've truly made America great: the people of color, the immigrants, the queers, the punks, the weirdos, the artists, the workers, and the women.
Kate is the New York Times bestselling co-author of "Do the Work! An Anti-Racist Activity Book," with television host W. Kamau Bell. (Listen to Kate discuss how white women like herself can "do the work" of antiracism, particularly when making mistakes.) She is also the author of the "Rad Women" book series -- including "Rad American Women A-Z," Rad Women Worldwide," and "Rad American History A-Z" -- which have sold over 300,000 copies and been translated into four languages. Her book of fiction, "Rid of Me: A Story," was published in 2007 as part of the cult-favorite 33 ⅓ series.
Known for being an accessible, engaging speaker, Kate has given talks at over 200 schools, libraries, and organizations. She's been in conversation with high-profile figures like Conan O'Brien, Megan Rapinoe, Margaret Atwood, Alicia Garza, Kate Hudson, gold medalist Ibtahaj Muhammad, and Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown. She's been a featured presenter at ComicCon and the United Nation's GirlUp! Summit.
As an educator, Kate taught Women’s Studies and Creative Writing at UC Santa Cruz, San Jose State, Rhode Island College, and Brown University; and served as the chair of the School of Literary Arts at Oakland School for the Arts for many years.
Kate currently lives in Alameda, Calif., with her wife, their three kids, and their many pets.
Join us in person Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Madam Walker Legacy Center. Conversation moderated by Jamie Royce, curator of the antiracist reading group professional development program.
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