Ruthie is a 2nd year PhD student in English and African American Studies. A graduate fellow at the Yale Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration (RITM), Ruthie studies histories of Black print culture, with a focus on Black feminist literature, archival practice and book history. Prior to starting graduate school, they worked in the editorial department at Beacon Press. With experience supporting writing projects for both academic and public audiences,  Ruthie is eager to collaborate with students toward a wide range of goals. They are especially excited to support interdisciplinary work and creative writing projects.