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United States Mikki Kendall is a New York Times bestselling author and cultural critic, providing insights into social justice issues, feminism, and media representation.
Mikki Kendall has appeared on the BBC as a cultural commentator.
Mikki Kendall has been featured on NPR as a cultural commentator.
Mikki Kendall has appeared on The Daily Show.
Mikki Kendall has appeared on PBS.
Mikki Kendall has appeared on Good Morning America.
Penguin Random House published Mikki Kendall's graphic novel, 'Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists,' and she is also a co-editor of the Locus-nominated 'Hidden Youth' published by them. Her official author page is hosted on their website.
Mikki Kendall provided recommendations for their toolkit as part of 'Mikki Kendall's Guide to Powerful Women'.
Mikki Kendall was interviewed by Esquire about her book "Hood Feminism," discussing topics like Breonna Taylor and the disproportionate effect of the coronavirus on women of color.
Mikki Kendall was named 'Chicagoan of the Year' by the Chicago Tribune for her book "Hood Feminism."
Mikki Kendall, born on October 23, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois, is an acclaimed author, activist, and cultural critic. Raised in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, she is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (2005) and holds a Masters in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University. A veteran of the United States Army, Kendall worked in government service, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, until 2013 when she transitioned to a full-time writing career. Her work focuses on current events, media representation, the politics of food, and the history of the feminist movement. She has contributed to various notable publications including The Guardian, The Boston Globe, NBC News, The Washington Post, Bustle, Essence, and Eater.
Kendall is recognized for her influential presence on Black Twitter and is the creator of several viral Twitter hashtags, including #SolidarityIsForWhiteWomen, which critically examined racism within the feminist movement. She also initiated #FastTailedGirls, addressing the hypersexualization of Black girls, and #FoodGentrification, which highlighted the marginalization of traditional foods. In 2016, she edited the science-fiction anthology “Hidden Youth” for Crossed Genres Press. Her graphic novel, “Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists: A Graphic History of Women’s Fight for Their Rights,” was released in 2019 by Ten Speed Press, and her political nonfiction book, “Hood Feminism: Notes From the Women That a Movement Forgot,” was published in 2020 by Viking Books. This book critiques the mainstream feminist movement for often overlooking issues prevalent in communities of color, such as poverty, housing, healthcare access, and systemic racism.
Her essay “Hot Sauce in Her Bag: Southern Black identity, Beyoncé, Jim Crow, and the pleasure of well-seasoned food” earned her the Best Food Essay Award from the Association of Food Journalists in 2017. Kendall has regularly appeared as a cultural commentator on major media outlets including NPR, Al Jazeera English, the BBC, Good Morning America, The Daily Show, and MSNBC. Her impactful work has established her as a significant voice in contemporary discussions surrounding race, gender, and social equity.
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