Susana M. Morris

Susana M. Morris, Ph.D. is a Black feminist Afrofuturist writer, scholar, and cultural critic who explores contemporary Black women’s stories and experiences. As an Associate Professor of Literature, Media, and Communication at Georgia Tech and co-founder of the Crunk Feminist Collective, she brings fresh perspectives to conversations about feminism, race, and culture.

Her most recent book, Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler, is a cultural biography of the pioneering science fiction writer. Morris’s writing reaches readers everywhere—from academic journals to new outlets and popular magazines, always making complex ideas accessible and engaging.

Morris has appeared on NPR and the BBC, and her work has been featured in venues such as Book Page, Essence, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Root. With a Ph.D. in English from Emory University and two decades of teaching experience, she is passionate about storytelling that critiques our world while imagining new possibilities.