If you want to tell a new story…
You need a different storyteller.
Hello.
I am a Historian, Writer, and PhD Candidate at Harvard.
Through various mediums, I tell underrepresented stories often hidden in the footnotes of history books. I have produced two phenomenal series: “Beyond Hyphenation: A Deep History of Diasporas” and “100 Historic Black Women” which you can learn more about below.
I have been featured in The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Associated Press, and CBS News; among others. For speaking requests and all other inquiries, please contact me here.
100 Historic Black Women
Making sure they’re no longer footnotes….
Join me, Shae—a Harvard PhD candidate with a passion for the untold narratives—as I dive into the lives of 100 extraordinary Black women who changed the world, one groundbreaking achievement at a time. From trailblazing scholars to fearless activists, each episode shines a spotlight on the brilliance, resilience, and legacy of women you absolutely must know!
Ready to be inspired? Subscribe now, and let’s take this empowering journey together. Because history isn’t just about what happened—it’s about who made it happen!
Beyond Hyphenation: A Deep History of Diasporas
“In this country American means white. Everybody else has to hyphenate.”
- Toni Morrison
Join Harvard-educated historian, Shae O. Omonijo as she explores the history of people living in the diaspora and how they’ve found and created meaning for themselves beyond the hyphenation of national identities. Sign up below to receive weekly episodes in your inbox!
Dr. Georgiana Rose Simpson
In 2017, I co-commissioned the first public monument of an African-American woman in the City of Chicago. The bust of Dr. Georgiana Rose Simpson, the first African-American woman to earn a doctorate in the United States, is currently located at the University of Chicago. Learn more about Dr. Simpson here.