Kate Schatz at IU Indianapolis

IU Indianapolis Chancellor's Diversity Speaker Series presents:

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. Doors 5:30 p.m.

Madam Walker Legacy Center ballroom

Free and open to the public

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Kate Schatz is an author, activist and queer feminist mama who's been talking, writing, and teaching about race, gender, social justice, and equity for many years. She is committed to sharing radical histories that shine light on the marginalized people who've truly made America great: the people of color, the immigrants, the queers, the punks, the weirdos, the artists, the workers, and the women.

Kate is the New York Times bestselling co-author of , with television host W. Kamau Bell. (Listen to Kate discuss how white women like herself can "do the work" of antiracism, particularly when making mistakes.) She is also the author of the book series -- including Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide, and Rad American History A-Z -- which have sold over 300,000 copies and been translated into four languages. Her book of fiction, Rid of Me: A Story, was published in 2007 as part of the cult-favorite 33 ⅓ series.

Known for being an accessible, engaging speaker, Kate has given talks at over 200 schools, libraries, and organizations. She's been in conversation with high-profile figures like Conan O'Brien, Megan Rapinoe, Margaret Atwood, Alicia Garza, Kate Hudson, gold medalist Ibtahaj Muhammad, and Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown. She's been a featured presenter at ComicCon and the United Nation's GirlUp! Summit.

As an educator, Kate taught Women’s Studies and Creative Writing at UC Santa Cruz, San Jose State, Rhode Island College, and Brown University; and served as the chair of the School of Literary Arts at Oakland School for the Arts for many years.

Kate currently lives in Alameda, Calif., with her wife, their three kids, and their many pets.

Join us in person Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Madam Walker Legacy Center. Conversation moderated by Jamie Royce, curator of the antiracist reading group professional development program.

Brought to you by the IU Indianapolis Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Indiana Avenue is NO LONGER under construction, and is now open both ways.

Free parking available in the lots west of the Walker Theater, marked in the map below as lots A - D. Accessible parking available in lot A. Lot 92 is available for overflow parking.

Enter the building using the main marquee doors surrounding the bygone ticket booth. We will be in the main theatre space with the stage.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Masks are currently not required. Wear one if you like, but know other people sitting near you may not be masked.

Free food will be available events in the MWLC Ballroom. We provide individually packaged snacks and drinks, including options for a myriad of diets.

Arrive early. Your BFF's coat can only save so many seats. Limited general-admission seating available. First come first served. No reserve seating.

If you have a disability, no worries — we got you. The Madam Walker Legacy Center has accessible entries, seating and restrooms. Sign language interpreters available. Email [email protected] if you need additional accommodations.

Tickets are NOT required for entry, so if your mom's neighbor wants to come last minute, it's cool. But we appreciate your free registration so as to properly plan and send you pertinent emails.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, United States