Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor
Historian | 'Defiant Requiem' Author & Professor
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Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor is an award-winning historian and author of the critically acclaimed book 'Defiant Requiem. ' As a professor at Smith College, she explores the intersections of race, class, and gender in America.
Pryor's research has been featured in The New Yorker and The Atlantic, and her powerful TED talk on the legacy of slavery has reached millions. Her keynotes challenge audiences to confront difficult histories and pursue social justice, sharing practical insights for creating a more equitable society.
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Why it's so hard to talk about the N-word
Historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor leads a thoughtful and history-backed examination of one of the most divisive words in the English language: the N-word. Drawing from personal experience, she explains how reflecting on our points of encounter with the word can help promote productive discussions and, ultimately, create a framework that reshapes education around the complicated history of racism in the US.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxEasthamptonWomen 2019 | 2019 | 🇺🇸Easthampton, United States |
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