Cherrie L. Moraga

About the Author

Cherrie L. Moraga is a pioneering Chicana feminist writer, activist, and performer whose work boldly explores the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and cultural identity. Born in 1952 in Los Angeles to a Mexican-American mother and an Anglo father, Moraga's literary journey began with her co-editing the groundbreaking anthology 'This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color' in 1981, which redefined feminist discourse. Her plays, poetry, and essays often draw from her experiences as a queer Xicana, challenging colonial legacies and envisioning decolonized futures. A professor emerita at Stanford University, Moraga continues to inspire through her unflinching narratives that blend personal testimony with political urgency, advocating for marginalized voices in theater and beyond.