Michele Faith Wallace | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 4, 1952 Harlem, New York City, United States |
| Occupation | Author, professor, cultural critic |
| Education | City College of New York |
| Notable works | Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman (1979); Invisibility Blues: From Pop to Theory (1990) |
| Spouse |
Eugene Nesmith (m. 1989–2001) |
| Parents | Faith Ringgold (mother) |
Michele Faith Wallace (born January 4, 1952) is a black feminist author, cultural critic, and daughter of artist Faith Ringgold. She is best known for her 1979 book Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman. Wallace's writings on literature, art, film, and popular culture have been widely published and have made her a leader of African-American intellectuals. She is a Professor of English at the City College of New York and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY).