Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too
nonfiction · First published 2024
Author guide
Ijeoma Oluo Books in Order
Ijeoma Oluo is an American writer, speaker, and social commentator. Her books and essays examine race, racism, white supremacy, feminism, intersectionality, identity, and social justice. She is the author of So You Want to Talk About Race, Mediocre, Be a Revolution, and The Badass Feminist Coloring Book.
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So You Want to Talk About Race
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- So You Want to Talk About Race
nonfiction · 2018
In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Ijeoma Oluo offers a revelatory examination of race in America A current, constructive, and actionable exploration of today’s racial landscape, offering straightforward clarity that readers of all…
- Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America
nonfiction · 2020
What happens to a country that tells generation after generation of white men that they deserve power? What happens when success is defined by status over women and people of colour, instead of actual accomplishments? Through the last 150…
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- The Badass Feminist Coloring Book
graphic-work · 2015
The Badass Feminist Coloring Book: Teen Edition is the best coloring celebration of feminism you've ever seen! Featuring portraits of 40 feminists along with inspiring quotes and original essays on feminism that are way more interesting…
Frequently asked questions about Ijeoma Oluo
Who is Ijeoma Oluo?
Ijeoma Oluo is a Seattle-based writer, speaker, and social commentator whose work addresses race, feminism, and social justice. Her writing has appeared in publications including The Guardian, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.
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Where is Ijeoma Oluo from, and where does she live?
Oluo was born in Denton, Texas, and is based in Seattle, Washington. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Western Washington University.
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How did Ijeoma Oluo become a writer?
She began her career in technology and digital marketing, then turned seriously to writing in her mid-thirties after Trayvon Martin’s death in 2012. She started publishing about race on a food blog, and the response led to reprints and commissioned work.
What awards and honors has Ijeoma Oluo received?
Oluo was named to the 2021 TIME 100 Next list and has twice appeared in The Root 100. Her honors also include the 2018 Feminist Humanist Award and the 2020 Harvard Humanist of the Year Award.
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What impact has Ijeoma Oluo had?
Oluo has become an influential public voice on race, gender, and social justice, helping bring conversations about racism and white supremacy to broad audiences. Western Washington University has described her as one of the most influential Black voices in contemporary culture.
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