How should feminist studies in the United States mobilize for action? A conversation with Karsonya Wise Whitehead.

This article features a conversation with Karsonya Wise Whitehead, the past president of the National Women's Studies Association, discussing the challenges faced by feminist studies, African American history, and LGBTQIA+ studies in the United States. Whitehead emphasizes the importance of addressing attacks on education at all levels and highlights the personal and cultural significance of these fields. The text emphasizes the need for multiple strategies, including activism and academic work, to sustain the movement and bring about change. It also expresses hope in the younger generation's engagement and activism and calls for continued support and mobilization. [Extracted from the article]