Barbara Ransby
Born in 1957
Barbara Ransby is a distinguished historian, writer, and activist.
She serves as a Professor of African American Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, and History at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she also directs the Social Justice Initiative and Gender and Women's Studies Program.
Ransby's biography of Ella Baker received numerous accolades, including eight national awards.
Her work focuses on social movements, African American history, and women's studies.
As an accomplished scholar and educator, Ransby's research and writing contribute significantly to our understanding of civil rights history and contemporary social justice issues.
