Blair Imani (born 1993)

Blair Imani is a critically acclaimed author, historian, educator and media influencer. Born Blair Elizabeth Brown, Imani identifies as a Black, queer, bisexual Muslim woman - a true representation of the term “intersectional,” which recognizes that one’s identity is shaped by multiple, overlapping social categories. A graduate of Louisiana State University, she is the author of several books including Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and the Black American Dream, and Modern Herstory: Stories of Women and Nonbinary People Rewriting History.  Her Instagram series, Smarter in Seconds, presents concepts related to race, gender, class, and cultural issues in clear and concise ways.  An engaging speaker and commentator, she seeks to help young and old audiences to broaden their perspectives, as she provides potential tools for personal and relationship development. Imani’s generous approach to her work reflects her belief that our perceptions are based on a variety of societal and biological factors and that all of us have the freedom to live authentically – hopefully for the good of others.