I am an author, anthropologist, health researcher, and Institute Fellow at the Urban Institute. My books and articles document Black history and culture, comment on philanthropic trends, and advocate for health equity and social justice.
See and hear me in action below—and check out my events page for upcoming presentations.
I advise numerous individuals and organizations on these topics. Contact me for Private Consultations and Speaking Engagements..
Books, Videos, Podcasts
“Faith Mitchell’s Emma's Postcard Album is a stunningly original and highly compelling book, a one-of-a kind work, and an extraordinary contribution to our understanding of not only African American history and cultural studies, but also US history and American cultural studies.”
Waldo E. Martin, Alexander F. and May T. Morrison Professor of American History and Citizenship at the University of California, Berkeley
Interview: Health Equity and Hoodoo Medicine
A Gullah Geechee Conversations Podcast with Akua Page
“I told you that you were ahead of your time….This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in this practice.”
Ishmael Reed, author of Ishmael Reed and the Ends of Race
“Fascinating story full of suspense, history and traditional cultural beliefs carried out by a African American woman folklorist who ventures into the Sea Islands looking for recollections a local ancestral hero, enslaved on a rice plantation... Faith Mitchell keeps that folklore traditional alive.”
– Amanda Beebe
“Gripping book I could not put down until I read to the end.”
– David S. Newman
“This book kept my attention and I could not put it down. There was thrills, mystery, twists and turns, and suspense. It was well written and I could picture everything going on in the book in my head. Thank you Faith for a good read! I can't wait for Part 2.”
– Nicole
“I love love love this book. It was an awesome, educational and entertaining read. I can not wait for the sequel.”
– T