Salamishah Tillet
Salamishah Tillet is an academic, activist, and writer known for her work on race, gender, and culture.
She is a professor of African American Studies and Creative Writing at Rutgers University-Newark.
Tillet's research focuses on black feminist theory, sexual violence, and popular culture.
She has written extensively on Alice Walker and The Color Purple, exploring its impact on literature and society.
Tillet's personal experiences as a survivor of sexual assault inform her work and her connection to Walker's novel.
She has conducted interviews with key figures involved in The Color Purple's various adaptations, providing unique insights into its cultural significance.
