Ronda Racha Penrice

Freelance writer and African American history enthusiast Ronda Racha Penrice has contributed to numerous publications aimed primarily at the African American audience in addition to holding key editorial positions at the Quarterly Black Review of Books, Rap Pages and Upscale. The Chicago native (with deep Mississippi roots) and Columbia University graduate, has covered everything from music, film, sports and travel to books, theatre, fitness and current events.  African American History For Dummies is her first book.