Midori Takagi

Midori Takagi is a Professor at Western Washington University. She holds office hours via Zoom and in-person, with contact details available at mtakagi@wwu.edu. Her academic background includes a BA from Oberlin College, M.A. in History from American University, and a Ph.D. in History from Columbia University.

Research interests focus on African American history (especially slave studies), Asian American studies, Ethnic Studies & immigration, and Film studies. She is in post-production for a documentary on Asians in Hollywood films. Publications include a seminal book on Richmond's slavery history (1999), a documentary film (2005), and a chapter analyzing Asian imagery in early 20th century beauty magazines (2003).

Her work critically examines racial constructs in historical contexts and media representation. Current projects continue exploring intersectional narratives of marginalized communities. She serves as Associate Editor of the Ethnic Studies Review.