<p>Rachel Elizabeth Cargle is an Ohio born writer and lecturer. Her activist and academic work are rooted in providing intellectual discourse, tools, and resources that explore the intersection of race and womanhood. </p><p>Her content continues to launch meaningful conversation amongst her community of over 230k followers on IG. In addition to her talk on the TEDx stage, her public lecture Unpacking White Feminism has been featured on campuses around the country including American University, Yale, and Harvard. Along with a monthly column on HarpersBazaar.com her work has been cited in several scholarly articles and featured in <i>Essence</i>, <i>Huffington Post</i>, and<i> Refinery29</i>. Rachel is currently a student at Columbia University and a research fellow at the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University. </p>
Activist, Writer, & Lecturer
<ul><li><strong>Unpacking White Feminism</strong></li><li>In her signature lecture, Rachel Cargle explores the history of feminism through the lens of race. Uncover layers of unlearned details, revealing the problematic effects that white-centered activism has had on the past and present of the feminist movement and action items you can take to be more intentional and inclusive.</li><li><strong>Our Time, Our Voice</strong></li><li>In this motivational lecture geared toward audiences of color, Rachel Cargle uses historical exploration, educational outlines, and meaningful affirmation to inspire participants to find courage and confidence in their voice and lived experiences.</li><li><strong>For Your Consideration</strong></li><li>This eye-opening lecture explores the various ways that race plays into the everyday lives, structures, and experiences of people living in the United States. By both teaching often untaught history as well as fleshing out the modern manifestations of what we often think of as "left in the past," this lecture will ignite critical conversation among audiences.</li></ul>