Kali Nicole Gross

Kali Nicole Gross is an award-winning historian and author specializing in African American studies, with a focus on crime, violence, and gender. Her notable works include "Colored Amazons: Crime, Violence, and Black Women in the City of Brotherly Love, 1880–1910," which examines the intersection of race and gender in urban crime, and "Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso: A Tale of Race, Sex, and Violence in America," a historical account of a sensational 19th-century murder case. She also co-authored "A Black Women’s History of the United States" with Daina Ramey Berry, a comprehensive exploration of Black women’s contributions to American history. Her forthcoming book, "Vengeance Feminism: The Power of Black Women’s Fury in Lawless Times," continues her examination of Black women’s agency and resistance.

Gross holds the National Endowment for the Humanities Professorship in African American Studies at Emory University. Her scholarship delves into themes of race, gender, and justice, often uncovering overlooked narratives of Black women in history. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, she sheds light on systemic violence and resilience. Her works have earned critical acclaim for their depth and originality, establishing her as a leading voice in African American historiography.