Ijeoma Oluo is an acclaimed author, speaker, and writer based in Seattle, Washington. She was born on December 30, 1980, in Denton, Texas. Oluo has gained significant recognition for her work on issues of race and identity, feminism, social and mental health, social justice, the arts, and personal essay. Her writing has been featured in numerous prestigious publications, including The Washington Post, NBC News, Elle Magazine, TIME, The Stranger, and the Guardian.
Oluo has also been the recipient of several prestigious awards and recognitions. She was named one of The Root's 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2017, one of the Most Influential People in Seattle by Seattle Magazine, and one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Seattle by Seattle Met. In 2018, she won the Feminist Humanist Award by the American Humanist Society. Oluo's work has had a significant impact on social justice conversations and has helped to shed light on important issues related to race and identity.
Oluo is perhaps best known for her New York Times Best-Seller "So You Want to Talk about Race," which was published in January by Seal Press. The book has been widely praised for its accessibility and insightful analysis of race and racism in America. Oluo has also written another book, "Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America," which was published in 2020. Through her writing and speaking, Oluo continues to be a powerful voice for social justice and equity.