Keisha N. Blain is an award-winning historian, writer, professor, speaker, editor, and social justice advocate whose work connects history with efforts to create a more equitable future. A best-selling author and 2022 Guggenheim Fellow, she focuses on Black history, civil and human rights, and the leadership of Black women in movements for social change. Her writing and public work aim to educate audiences, broaden historical perspectives, and offer practical insights for advancing equity.

Blain’s publications include Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights, which examines generations of Black women’s contributions to freedom struggles in the United States and around the world. Her website also features articles, information about her books, and opportunities to explore her work. Organizations, schools, libraries, and other groups can engage her for lectures, keynote addresses, fireside conversations, and discussions, often with question-and-answer sessions. Visitors can learn about upcoming events, request information about working with her, and subscribe to her newsletter for perspectives and resources on building a more equitable future.