Roxane Gay
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Summary
Roxane Gay was born on October 15, 1974[1], in Omaha[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], essayist[4], journalist[5], novelist[6], and university teacher[7]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,338 views/month, #6,695 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Debbie Millman[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Occupation: editing staff[11], literary critic[12]
- Field of work: essay[13], creative writing[14], English[15], feminism[16], literary criticism[17]
- Employer: Purdue University[18]
- Educated at: Michigan Technological University[19], Phillips Exeter Academy[20]
- Notable work: Bad Feminist[21], Ayiti[22], Hunger[23], Difficult Women[24]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[25]
- Sex or gender: female[26]
- Sexual orientation: bisexuality[27]
- Commons category: Roxane Gay[28]
- Family name: Gay[29]
- Given name: Roxane[30]
- Official website: http://www.roxanegay.com/[31]
- Relative: Claudine Gay[32]
- Political ideology: feminism[33], anti-racism[34], fat acceptance movement[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Art+Feminism[37], WikiProject African diaspora[38]
Why It Matters
Roxane Gay has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to her include Bad Feminist[41], a literary work[42].
FAQs
Where was Roxane Gay born?
Roxane Gay was born in Omaha[2].
Who was Roxane Gay married to?
Roxane Gay's spouses include Debbie Millman[9].
What did Roxane Gay do for work?
Roxane Gay worked as a writer[3], essayist[4], journalist[5], novelist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Roxane Gay go to school?
Roxane Gay was educated at Michigan Technological University[19] and Phillips Exeter Academy[20].
What awards did Roxane Gay receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[25].