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Erin Aubry Kaplan is an adjunct professor at Antioch University Los Angeles, where she teaches literature and writing in the Bridge program and the MFA in Creative Writing Program. As a journalist and author, she has contributed to the New York Times and Los Angeles Times since 1992, becoming the first African American weekly opinion columnist at the Los Angeles Times in 2007.
- Educational Background: BA in English (UCLA, 1983), MFA in Theater Arts (UCLA, 1987)
Her work focuses on race studies, political journalism, and cultural criticism, often exploring intersections of identity, politics, and social justice. Her recent publications highlight political activism, racial identity, and feminist perspectives in contemporary discourse.
- Scientific Awards:
- Award for Journalism, 2001, Pen USA West
- Historian of the Lions Award, 2008, Center for the Study of Political Graphics
She emphasizes a collaborative teaching approach, prioritizing writers' self-discovery over heavy editorial intervention, and draws from her dual expertise in journalism and creative writing to mentor students.
