Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

10 books

About the Author

Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz is a renowned historian, activist, and writer whose work profoundly challenges conventional narratives of American history. Born in rural Oklahoma, she has dedicated her career to amplifying the voices of indigenous peoples, drawing from her own experiences and extensive research to reframe the United States' foundational stories. A veteran of the women's liberation and anti-war movements, Dunbar-Ortiz has authored numerous books and articles that blend rigorous scholarship with passionate advocacy. Her seminal work, An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States, part of the ReVisioning History series, offers a groundbreaking perspective on colonialism, resistance, and survival, earning widespread acclaim for its unflinching honesty and intellectual depth. Through her writing, she continues to inspire a more equitable understanding of the past and its implications for the present.

Writing style
scholarly provocative narrative-driven

Books by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz