Jamia Wilson
Jamia Wilson | |
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| Born | October 10, 1980 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Master's Degree |
| Alma mater | New York University |
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| Movement | Feminism |
| Website | jamiawilson |
Jamia Wilson (born October 10, 1980) is an American writer, commentator, and feminist activist based in New York City. She is the Executive Director and Publisher of the Feminist Press at CUNY. Wilson is the youngest director in the Press's 47-year history, as well as the first woman of color to head the organization.[1] Prior to joining the Feminist Press, Wilson was the Executive Director of Women, Action, and the Media and a staff writer at Rookie (magazine).[2]
Background
Jamia Wilson was born in the Southern U.S and grew up as an expat in Saudi Arabia.[3] In 2002 she graduated from American University with a B.A. in communications, and has received her M.A. in Humanities and Social Thought at New York University.[4] She is married to jazz saxophonist and Travis Sullivan's Bjorkestra band leader Travis Sullivan.[5]
Works
Books
- Wilson, Jamia. "Roadmap for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Activism & Advocacy for All"
- Wilson, Jamia. "Young Gifted and Black"
- Wilson, Jamia. "Together We Rise: The Women's March Behind The Scenes At The Protest Heard Around The World"
- Wilson, Jamia. "Step Into Your Power"
Contributions to Academic Publications
References
- ^ "New Executive Director, Publisher at Feminist Press".
- ^ "Millennials: What they want from the candidates". CNN.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "Jamia Wilson". Regender.org. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "Jamia Wilson". Regender.org. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ Charli Penn"Bridal Bliss: Jamia and Travis". essence.com. 5 March 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
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